Asia
Trump's Iran war is reshaping US alliances from South Korea to the Middle East - analysis
The US has slammed European allies and allies such as South Korea. Threats to Oman show that the White House is willing to threaten partners and friends of the US.
El Al cancels Tel Aviv-Hanoi flight route after Shin Bet denies security authorization
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing departs for Russia to expand energy and economic ties
Vietnam targets natural birth sex ratio by 2035 with crackdown on fetal sex selection
Iran pushes for cultural, economic diplomacy with nations across central Asia - report
Iranian official Ali Asghar Tahmasebi reportedly emphasized the importance of developing Central Asia via "economic diplomacy."
China hiding hundreds of intercontinental ballistic missiles in silo fields, Pentagon report warns
The Pentagon report also noted that China's nuclear expansion was ongoing and it was on track to have over 1,000 warheads by 2030.
Israeli father killed in Thailand motorcycle crash, son seriously injured
The Foreign Ministry told Walla that it was aware of the incident and was in communication with the family of those involved via the Israeli embassy in Bangkok.
North Korea: Japan’s move toward nuclear weapons must be 'thoroughly curbed'
Japan began making active comments about nuclear weapons as soon as the United States approved a request from South Korea to build a nuclear submarine.
Stan’s the name: Inside Israel’s growing partnerships across Central Asia
From energy and agriculture to security and tourism, Israel’s ties with the Central Asian 'Stans' are ever-expanding.
Thai PM moves to dissolve parliament, setting stage for elections
Government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat told Reuters that the move followed a disagreement with the largest parliamentary grouping, the opposition People's Party.
Taiwan's deputy foreign minister made secret trip to Israel, sources say
Sources declined to give details of Deputy Foreign Minister Francois's trip, including whether he touched upon Taiwan's new multi-layered air defense system called T-Dome.
Pakistan military court jails ex-spy chief Faiz Hamid for 14 years, charged for misuse of authority
The charges ranged from engaging in political activities and violating the Official Secret Act in a way detrimental to safety and state interest to misuse of authority and resources.
Trump claims he can end Thailand–Cambodia fighting as rockets hit civilians
Trump listed a number of wars that he claimed he helped stop, including between Pakistan and India, and Israel and Iran, before commenting on the renewed conflict in Southeast Asia.
How Israel can plug into Asian supply chains and outmaneuver China and Iran - opinion
Facing rising antisemitism and strained ties with the West, Israel should seize a rare chance to embed itself in Asia’s defense and technology networks.
