Asia - Pacific
US urges China to exercise restraint after military drills near Taiwan
'China’s military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan and others in the region increase tensions unnecessarily,' says State Department
US urges China to exercise restraint after military drills near Taiwan
'China’s military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan and others in the region increase tensions unnecessarily,' says State Department
India test-launches indigenously built solid-propellant quasi-ballistic missile
South Asian nation conducts salvo launch of missiles in quick succession from same launcher off coast of Odisha
Russia to continue efforts to achieve its goals, Putin says in New Year address
Unity demonstrated by Russian people ensures not only country’s sovereignty and security, but also its development and future, says president
Tajik president condemns alleged attack on Russian president's residence
During Rahmon-Putin phone call, it was emphasized such actions 'create obstacles to negotiation process aimed at achieving peace and stability,' says Tajik presidency
China carries out law enforcement patrols near disputed shoal in South China Sea
Coast Guard says patrol conducted in territorial waters around Huangyan Dao, known as Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc, also claimed by Philippines
Hundreds of thousands bid farewell as Bangladesh's ex-Premier Khaleda Zia laid to rest
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaled Zia, also first female premier, died at 80 on Tuesday after prolonged illness
