Asia Pacific
China Pursues AI Autonomy, Diminishing Trump’s Influence
<p>Before this week’s U.S.-Chinese summit, Beijing reached a milestone in its quest for technological self-sufficiency.</p> <p>The article de…
<p>Before this week’s U.S.-Chinese summit, Beijing reached a milestone in its quest for technological self-sufficiency.</p> <p>The article de…
<p>Students report that visa restrictions have led to missed job opportunities and interviews. The impact is framed as systemic, affecting their ability …
<p>Asian nations are expressing concern that the president may trade security commitments for more favorable economic terms with China during an upcoming…
<p>The draft, mandatory for men, remains a deeply divisive issue in the country, reflecting ongoing debates over conscription and civil rights.</p>…
<p>One Nation, an anti-immigration party with policies reminiscent of Donald Trump, has gained popularity and secured a seat in the lower house of Parlia…
<p>A young macaque, now nine months old, has become a major draw for a small Japanese zoo, attracting tens of thousands of visitors.</p> <p>D…
<p>The article discusses the legacy and impact of the 1991 memoir "Wild Swans," which chronicles a family's endurance under Maoist rule in …
<p>Indonesian authorities reported that other climbers had been safely evacuated from Mount Dukono, which had been closed to the public due to ongoing vo…
<p>The headlines describe a broad energy strain across South and Southeast Asia as countries respond to a cooling reduction amid the ongoing conflict in …
<p>With his victory in the West Bengal state elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved closer to a longer-standing goal of achieving an oppositio…
<p>The article profiles Ejae, identified as the breakout star of a 2025 film that captured widespread attention in the K-pop scene. It outlines a discuss…
<p>A.I.-generated microdramas have gained significant traction, marking a rapid rise in the use of artificial intelligence to create short dramatic works…
<p>Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities such as the Thai martial art. </p> <p>Training doe…
<p>The government of India has raised Hajj package prices for its citizens due to a rise in jet fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions and the ongoin…
In an Indian state election, a candidate aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is focusing the campaign on issues of women’s safety. The party’s…
The Mariana, a 145-foot vessel carrying six crew members, was overturned following a typhoon. An extensive 11-day search was conducted to locate survivors, …
The article reports on a protest-related incident in which a victim opposed the expanding influence of the military, a move activists describe as echoing the…
A group of Buddhist monks was arrested on Saturday at the country’s main international airport. Authorities stated that the trip to Thailand, which the monk…
Geely is challenging the larger BYD by quickly adapting to changes in demand and energy prices, leveraging growing interest in electric vehicles triggered by…
Officials had locked down the city in anticipation of talks between U.S. and Iranian delegations, but the anticipated discussions did not take place. A busi…