Asia - Pacific

Shanghai Cooperation Organization opposes interference in internal affairs of Iran, amid tension of possible US strike

Shanghai Cooperation Organization opposes interference in internal affairs of Iran, amid tension of possible US strike

SCO expresses serious concern regarding massive protests in Iran and extends condolences

Diary.
Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
China suffered $35B losses in natural disasters that killed 763 in 2025
16.01.2026

China suffered $35B losses in natural disasters that killed 763 in 2025

Natural disasters affected nearly 67M people, displaced 3.6M nationwide, says Emergency Management Ministry

‘Abide by one-China principle,’ Beijing tells US over chip deal with Taiwan
16.01.2026

‘Abide by one-China principle,’ Beijing tells US over chip deal with Taiwan

China ‘always firmly opposes’ diplomatic allies signing any agreement with China’s Taiwan region,’ says Foreign Ministry

Azerbaijan’s state oil company begins supplying natural gas to Austria, Germany
16.01.2026

Azerbaijan’s state oil company begins supplying natural gas to Austria, Germany

Gas supply via Italy ‘further expands geographical reach of Azerbaijani gas in Europe,’ says SOCAR, adds total number of countries receiving Azerbaijani gas rises to 16

China’s Xi seeks ‘global solidarity, cooperation’ amid US, Iran tensions
16.01.2026

China’s Xi seeks ‘global solidarity, cooperation’ amid US, Iran tensions

Returning the world to ‘law of the jungle is not what people want to see,’ Xi Jinping tells new 18 foreign ambassadors in Beijing

South Korea's ousted President Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison
16.01.2026

South Korea's ousted President Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison

Yoon gets 1st verdict in 8 cases he currently faces, including accusations of insurrection for December 2024 declaration of martial law