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Not just gyoza: 11 dumplings in a hot Asian special

Dumplings, bao, or wonton: OTOTO Asian restaurant hosts special dumpling nights featuring all kinds of handmade dumplings. Let’s see how many types you know.

Dumpling Special at OTOTO Restaurant.
The flags of the United States, India, United Arab Emirates and Israel (illustrative)

UAE, India expand partnership with new deals on defense, space and energy

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi in first diplomatic visit to Somaliland on January 6, 2026.

Israel’s new geopolitical compass points east and south - opinion

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The rise of "instant-gratification" micro-platforms in southeast Asia


Trump says Cambodia, Thailand 'going to be fine' after calls over conflict

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Bangkok would not adhere to the agreement until Cambodia admitted its violation and apologized for the latest incident.

Members of a royalist group hold Thai national flags and signs, as they gather to show support for the military at the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, on the day military negotiations are set, after the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand agreed to a ceasefire, July 29, 2025.

China finds bigger role as US sidesteps Brazil climate summit - analysis

China moves to fill the diplomatic void at COP30 as the US skips the summit, leveraging its backstage role to shape global climate talks.

Attendees walk in front of the China Pavilion during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, November 14, 2025.

Japan asks China to take steps after it discouraged visits to Japan, Kyodo reports

Japan requests that China reverse its warning against travel to Japan after comments on Taiwan sparked a diplomatic dispute.

An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025.

Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows

A survey shows that over half of the population backed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's plan to increase defense spending.

Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)

Indonesia mosque blast suspect inspired by neo-Nazi figures, white supremacist ideology

Explosions at a mosque in Indonesia's capital Jakarta that injured dozens of people during Friday prayers, with a 17-year-old student the suspected perpetrator.

Police officials carry out an on-site investigation following a blast at a mosque inside a school in Jakarta on November 7, 2025

Car explosion near New Delhi's Red Fort kills at eight, injuring 20

Several vehicles caught fire in the incident, which occurred near New Delhi's Red Fort Metro station.

Security personnel gather beside an ambulance at the blast site near the Red Fort in the old quarters of New Delhi on November 10, 2025.

Indonesia grants national hero status to late strongman President Suharto

"A prominent figure from Central Java province, a hero of the struggle for independence, General Suharto stood out since the independence era," said an announcer during the award ceremony.

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto gives a plaque to Siti Hardijanti Rukmana, daughter of the former Indonesian president Suharto, as he receives the title of a national hero during National Heroes' Day at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, November 10, 2025.

Pakistan maternity leave termination leads to landmark case with monetary compensation

After being fired while on maternity leave, Islamabad IT expert Zainab Zahra wins a case that could reshape workplace rights in Pakistan.

 Mother with newborn baby in the nursing pillow

Indira Gandhi refused Israel, India plan to hit Pakistan’s Kahuta site

Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi refused to go ahead with a secret strike on Pakistan’s nuclear site, claims an ex-CIA officer.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in February.

Asia-Pacific police forces strengthened by Israel's Camero-Tech gear

XAVER 400 provides real-time situational awareness, giving teams vital intelligence about the scene they are entering before they breach the space

The XAVER 400 system