Asia - Pacific

Bangladesh, Pakistan resume 1st direct flight in 14 years

Bangladesh, Pakistan resume 1st direct flight in 14 years

2024 uprising in Bangladesh facilitates revived relations between two Muslim nations; direct flights were suspended under ousted Sheikh Hasina government

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Japan records high number of child suicides in 2025 for 2nd consecutive year
29.01.2026

Japan records high number of child suicides in 2025 for 2nd consecutive year

Number of children who died by suicide in 2025 rose to 532 -- three more than a year earlier

Vietnam, EU elevate ties to 'comprehensive strategic relationship'
29.01.2026

Vietnam, EU elevate ties to 'comprehensive strategic relationship'

President Luong Cuong hosts EU Council President Antonio Costa in Hanoi

S.Korean President Lee's aide meets Canadian Premier Carney amid efforts to win major submarine deal
29.01.2026

S.Korean President Lee's aide meets Canadian Premier Carney amid efforts to win major submarine deal

South Korean consortium shortlisted to win $41.4B Canadian submarine program alongside Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

‘China a vital player’: Xi hosts British Premier Starmer in Beijing
29.01.2026

‘China a vital player’: Xi hosts British Premier Starmer in Beijing

China, UK must strengthen ties to counter geopolitical headwinds, Xi tells Keir Starmer

‘Watershed moment’: Why Canada is rebuilding ties with China after years of strain
28.01.2026

‘Watershed moment’: Why Canada is rebuilding ties with China after years of strain

Prime Minister Carney’s recent visit highlights Ottawa’s reassessment of a shifting global order and recalibration of China policy, analysts say