A shark went astray and captured Korea's heart - will she finally make it back to sea?
More than a million people flocked to Busan to catch a glimpse of the female dusky shark they called Bukangi.
Kim Jong-un crosses over newly opened bridge into China
Visit by train over New Yalu River Bridge marks North Korean leader’s first known trip abroad in more than a yearKim Jong-un has travelled to China over a newly opened bridge mark…
Typhoon Champi kills one and injures more than 500 in Taiwan as it heads to China
Super typhoon weakening but large parts of Taiwan, including Taipei, still mostly closed and flights cancelledTyphoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday killing one person, inju…
Australian MP's condition improves after alleged car attack
The independent MP is now in a serious but stable condition, according to the Melbourne hospital.
North Korea has opened up bridges to Russia and China – in which direction will it go?
Kim Jong-un has opened the borders to both his key allies in Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, but for different reasonsFor more than a decade, local Chinese residents pilloried it a…
Britain's posh schools are heading to India for students and profits
Half a dozen elite British schools are chasing growth in India amid a boom in its wealthy population.
Why is John Travolta's old luxury jet in a small Australian town?
The BBC goes on board Travolta’s old Boeing 707 which is being reassembled in a small coastal town.
South Korea’s Ruling Democratic Party Is Tumbling in the Polls
Its in-house gaffes and disputes are largely to blame for the DP's plummeting approval ratings.
Xi Jinping May Have His Own Reasons to Avert a China-Russia-US Summit
A formal trilateral could raise strategic questions that are awkward for the EU, Ukraine – and China itself.
The China-Taiwan Diplomatic War Is More About Politics Than Economics
Taiwan’s formal relationships in Africa and Latin America point to the real factors driving recognition decisions – and it’s not “dollar diplomacy.”
South China Sea Code of Conduct: A Deal Is Not Enough
A COC that lacks credible enforcement mechanisms would do little to address security challenges.
With Strict Agendas and Silent Corridors Kazakhstan’s Kurultai Is Muzzling the Press
Journalists covering the country’s parliament are pushing back against new rules that constrict their ability to question officials.
What States Make of Military Exercises: Ulchi and Beyond
Repeated military cooperation can help build predictability, trust, interoperability, and institutionalized relationships among participants.
Karakoram 2026: Inside China-Pakistan Joint Military Training in Xinjiang
The deteriorating security environment in the region thus reinforces the importance of China-Pakistan military cooperation.
Korean Dramas: Ukraine, Russia, and Where South Korea Begins
A diplomatic spat and a comment that caused controversy.
Japan Needs Higher Interest Rates
Japanese exporters enjoy high demand and strong profit margins, but importers are under severe pressure. The weak yen also hurts Japanese consumers.
TenPayGo and China’s Digital Opening to Foreigners
Tencent’s new payment app shows how China’s tech companies can lower barriers for foreign users without fundamentally changing the systems behind them.
Xi’s Military Purges Make US Deterrence More Urgent
“If we are serious about the CCP as our foremost long-term strategic challenge, we should end the Iran war and rebuild depleted stockpiles, immediately.”
The Next Chapter of Africa-China Climate Cooperation
China’s climate cooperation with Africa is becoming more investment-led, with a focus on industrialization.
Rubio’s Unusual Visit to India Marks a Paradigm Shift in India-US Ties
The U.S. secretary of state’s itinerary skipped the corridors of power in Delhi for boardrooms and a refinery.
Duchess of Sussex ‘deeply distressed’ over child sexual abuse image claims against father
Meghan also reveals she was made aware of ‘disturbing allegations’ against him in 2018 by Met policeThe Duchess of Sussex has said she is “deeply distressed” over accusations invo…
People evacuate building in Tibet as powerful earthquake strikes – video
Chinese TV footage showed people evacuating a building and debris falling as a magnitude-7 earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday, killing at least 16 people. Search and rescue effor…
Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Champi shuts Taiwan
One person has died after being swept away by waves in Taiwan's Liuqiu island, authorities say.
Rubio turns to small Indian town as US faces high oil prices
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed a business and energy agenda over diplomacy on his second trip to India this year.