Asia - Pacific

China rejects unilateral sanctions after US seizes tanker off Venezuela coast

China rejects unilateral sanctions after US seizes tanker off Venezuela coast

Washington sanctions 6 shipping companies and associated vessels after seizing oil tanker

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Asia’s deadly floods expose fragile infrastructure, climate pressures
12.12.2025

Asia’s deadly floods expose fragile infrastructure, climate pressures

Experts say climate change is intensifying monsoon extremes, while weak early-warning systems and construction in floodplains worsened the toll of recent Asia floods

Border clashes displace some 700,000 people in Thailand, Cambodia as death toll hits 23
12.12.2025

Border clashes displace some 700,000 people in Thailand, Cambodia as death toll hits 23

Since Monday, 11 civilians killed, 76 injured in Cambodia, while 9 soldiers, 3 civilians killed, 190 injured in Thailand

Pakistani premier urges international cooperation to combat terrorism, climate change, inequality
12.12.2025

Pakistani premier urges international cooperation to combat terrorism, climate change, inequality

Shehbaz Sharif, in address at International Forum on Peace and Trust in Ashgabat, says his country supports peaceful resolution of disputes, including Gaza peace plan

China, Japan, South Korea to hold trilateral health meeting despite Taiwan tensions
12.12.2025

China, Japan, South Korea to hold trilateral health meeting despite Taiwan tensions

China canceled culture ministers trilateral meeting over Japanese premier's remarks last month

Senior Russian security official opposes attempts to create 'eastern NATO' in Asia
12.12.2025

Senior Russian security official opposes attempts to create 'eastern NATO' in Asia

Secretary of Security Council Sergey Shoygu meets President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane, capital of Laos