Asia - Pacific

China issues new health regulations amid rising chikungunya cases
Health departments required to take precautions in advance with warnings, collect data, conduct risk assessments, identify public health threats
China issues new health regulations amid rising chikungunya cases
Health departments required to take precautions in advance with warnings, collect data, conduct risk assessments, identify public health threats

Taiwan moves to transfer hundreds before typhoon hits island
Typhoon Podul expected to reach east-southeast of Taiwan by early Wednesday

China’s Xi urges ‘self-reliance,’ unity in call with Brazil's Lula amid Trump tariffs
President Xi Jinping holds hour-long phone call with Brazilian counterpart Luiz Lula da Silva to discuss bilateral ties, global challenges

Israeli actions producing same results: loss of lives, destitution, says Australian premier
Anthony Albanese says stopping aid, loss of life at distribution points 'completely unacceptable'

Beijing calls US 'biggest' peace disruptor in S.China Sea over missile, naval, air force deployments
Beijing decries 'double standards, selective' application of UN laws on seas

‘Absolutely thrilled,’ says ousted lawmaker on Australia’s Palestine move
Senator Fatima Payman was ousted by ruling Labor Party of Premier Anthony Albanese after she supported motion to recognize Palestine last year