Ukrainians voice shock and sadness over the lack of respect shown to the leader of a nation at war, suggest ways China could help.
8 Mar 2025 - 12:00PM videocam
China-Russia relations have a ‘strong driving force’, foreign ministry asserts, while analyst sees ‘no reason’ for Moscow to pull away.
27 Feb 2025 - 7:39PM videocam
As the kebaya gets Unesco’s recognition, what does its global cultural status mean for the future of the garment?
Moscow marked the occasion by issuing a thinly veiled critique of deteriorating ties and hints at plans to close Japanese cultural centres.
China-Canada ties entered a downward spiral under Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau, the longest-serving Group of Seven world leader
Trudeau was born into public eye and led Canada for more than 9 years before former allies turned on him
The ‘motorcycle-sized’ tuna weighing 276kg (608lbs) was the first sale of 2025 at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market
The 1,000-year-old Drupka order of Buddhist nuns are given equal status as monks
Japan suffered several disasters at the start of 2024, including an earthquake that killed hundreds as well as a fatal plane crash
An equipment malfunction is suspected as a possible cause of the fire at Bangkok’s Ember Hotel
Hwasong Taedonggang Beer Restaurant has opened in Pyongyang, serving North Korean brews as well as international brands
The North Korean leader was at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, where his father and grandfather lie in state.
19 Dec 2024 - 8:23PM videocam
Kim Jong-un made his way to North Korea’s Kumsusan Palace of the Sun with an entourage, as baskets of flowers were laid outside the mausoleum
Syria’s toppled authoritarian leader broke his silence for the first time since rebel forces took control of the country
North Korean troops operating in Kursk, Russia, reportedly engaged in friendly fire with Russian forces, resulting in casualties
With the Chinese perfume market far outpacing the global one, experts reveal note trends in mainland China and Hong Kong, and in Singapore.
Chinese icebreaker drops off supplies in Antarctica after ship spends 2 months at sea
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been barred from leaving the country and is under criminal investigation, but the embattled leader has not yet resigned
Thai army holds parade for the first time in 16 years to celebrate King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 72nd birthday.
4 Dec 2024 - 3:31PM videocam
Kurram, near the border with Afghanistan, has been a flashpoint for sectarian tensions for decades.
2 Dec 2024 - 2:07PM videocam