Asia - Pacific

China calls for ‘immediate’ end to US, Israeli strikes on Iran, stresses dialogue

China calls for ‘immediate’ end to US, Israeli strikes on Iran, stresses dialogue

Beijing calls for respect to Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity after US, Israel launched airstrikes

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US, Japan, Philippines conclude week-long joint military drill in South China Sea
27.02.2026

US, Japan, Philippines conclude week-long joint military drill in South China Sea

Philippine military says joint exercise 'underscores the sustained commitment of partner forces to enhance interoperability, reinforce maritime security, and improve Maritime Domain Awareness in the region'

Canadian prime minister begins three-nation Asia trip with India
27.02.2026

Canadian prime minister begins three-nation Asia trip with India

Mark Carney's visit marks a 'significant step in further strengthening' India–Canada ties, says New Delhi

TIMELINE - How Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions reached a breaking point
27.02.2026

TIMELINE - How Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions reached a breaking point

Latest confrontation marks one of the most serious flare-ups in recent months between neighboring countries

Russia fines Google $206M for unpaid penalties
27.02.2026

Russia fines Google $206M for unpaid penalties

New penalty marks latest in series of legal actions Moscow takes against US tech firm for failing to remove allegedly prohibited content and turn over Russian user data

Ukraine, Russia agree to local ceasefire in Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant area: IAEA
27.02.2026

Ukraine, Russia agree to local ceasefire in Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant area: IAEA

UN nuclear watchdog says ceasefire it brokered seeks to restore 330 kV backup power supply to Russian-controlled plant