Asia - Pacific

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

‘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

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'When you're losing money you want to lease it:' Chinese envoy criticizes Australia over Port of Darwin
28.01.2026

'When you're losing money you want to lease it:' Chinese envoy criticizes Australia over Port of Darwin

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is ‘committed to making sure that port goes back into Australian hands’

Japan begins early voting for Feb. 8 snap general election
28.01.2026

Japan begins early voting for Feb. 8 snap general election

Overseas polling opens at 233 sites as Premier Takaichi calls first lower house dissolution in 60 years

Death toll climbs to 53 in Indonesia landslide as 27 remain missing
28.01.2026

Death toll climbs to 53 in Indonesia landslide as 27 remain missing

Search and rescue operations continue despite harsh weather conditions, with dozens of heavy equipment, tracking docks deployed at site

Massive swoosh of snow sweeps tourist resort of Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir
28.01.2026

Massive swoosh of snow sweeps tourist resort of Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir

In a miraculous incident caught on camera, no casualties recorded from avalanche in hilly resort

China urges political settlement after North Korea tested 'multiple rocket launcher system'
28.01.2026

China urges political settlement after North Korea tested 'multiple rocket launcher system'

This follows Pyongyang’s confirmation of a multiple rocket launcher test, condemned by South Korea and Japan