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South Korea
After Xi, South Korea’s Lee brings Modi into ‘selfie diplomacy’ frame
Lee’s Samsung selfie with the Indian leader also highlights tech pride, contrasting with his earlier Xiaomi photo taken with the Chinese president.
21 Apr 2026 - 2:35PM
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Malaysia
‘Some make it, some die’: why more Rohingya risk sea escapes to Malaysia
21 Apr 2026 - 11:58AM
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India
Iran firing on Indian oil tankers in Hormuz sparks ‘mistaken identity’ fears
21 Apr 2026 - 2:27PM
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China-India relations
India and China wall off border rows to focus on trade and security
Analysts say the two sides are returning to a state of ‘managed coexistence’ after their Shanghai Cooperation Organisation talks.
20 Apr 2026 - 6:12PM
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A picture shared by Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong shows Yan Wenbin (right), China’s national coordinator for SCO affairs, with his Indian counterpart Alok Amitabh Dimri during talks in New Delhi on April 16-17. Photo: X/China_Amb_India
Thailand
‘Worst I’ve seen’: forest fires rage across Thailand, Mekong region
The region faces a perennial haze scourge, with enforcement of bans against slash-and-burn farm practices remaining patchy.
20 Apr 2026 - 5:36PM
South Korea
South Korea targets India, Vietnam in ‘co-prosperity’ push for trade and tech
President Lee embarks on a strategic trip to New Delhi and Hanoi, boosting economic ties and supply chains amid the Middle East chaos.
20 Apr 2026 - 3:34PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan oil tanker becomes first to exit through Hormuz since US blockade began
Transits through the narrow waterway have been mostly in single digits since US and Israeli strikes began at the end of February.
17 Apr 2026 - 3:38PM
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Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz off Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, on March 11. Photo: AP
US-China trade war
Trade tensions dim foreign investment outlook in US and China, survey finds
US and China have ‘suffered the most’ amid global decline in outbound investment appetite due to heightened geopolitical tensions.
16 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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Australia
Indian man charged with sexual assault of passenger on Singapore-Perth flight
If convicted of sexual intercourse without consent, the suspect faces a jail term of up to 12 years.
16 Apr 2026 - 5:42PM
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Quad summit plan turns uneasy as India pushes ahead without top leaders: sources
Trump foresees a ‘big, fat hug’ from China’s Xi Jinping as New Delhi mulls a face-saver Quad meet-up without the US president.
16 Apr 2026 - 2:29PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan seeks to shield Gulf states as US-Iran talks set to resume
A senior official involved in Islamabad’s diplomacy says it is trying to defuse the crisis ‘in any way we can’.
15 Apr 2026 - 10:50PM
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US Vice-President J.D. Vance (centre) walks with Pakistan’s Field Marshall Asim Munir (left) and Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar after arriving for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad on Saturday. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
India
How India’s nuclear breakthrough could end reliance on energy imports
Success at the Kalpakkam prototype fast breeder reactor will allow India to generate energy using its abundant thorium reserves.
15 Apr 2026 - 4:07PM
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China energy security
Which countries are most vulnerable as US imposes Persian Gulf blockade?
Nomura says more than 90 per cent of the crude oil imported by Japan and the Philippines comes from the Middle East.
15 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
Nepal
Nepal’s trekking trade looks east as Iran war disrupts Western tourist flow
Flight disruptions through Gulf hubs have cut Western arrivals, prompting tourism operators to chase travellers from Asia-Pacific markets.
14 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM
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Pakistan
Minister says Pakistan ‘committed’ to repay US$3 billion loan from UAE
Finance Minister Aurangzeb said the government was exploring a ‘combination of many sources’ to pay back the amount.
14 Apr 2026 - 8:51AM
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Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: Reuters
Pakistan
What Pakistani jets in Saudi Arabia mean for Gulf security in Iran war
Analysts say the Pakistani air force’s presence ‘will complicate Iran’s targeting calculus’ and force it to reconsider its attack strategy.
13 Apr 2026 - 8:22PM
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India
Fish and vegetarianism major flashpoints in India’s West Bengal election
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party has promoted dietary restrictions as part of its Hindu nationalist agenda.
11 Apr 2026 - 10:55PM
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Bangladesh
Vaccine coverage gaps spur Bangladesh’s deadly measles outbreak
Health authorities launched an emergency vaccine campaign on Sunday, with UN agencies aiming to protect more than 1.2 million children.
11 Apr 2026 - 7:18PM
A child diagnosed with measles receives treatment in a paediatric ward at a hospital in Dhaka on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Nepal
Nepal’s school fee crackdown upends South Asian private education norms
Nepal wants private schools to charge less and be more transparent. It could backfire, industry insiders say.
14 Apr 2026 - 9:15AM
Pakistan
UAE pulls US$3.5 billion from Pakistan after Iran war mediation
As Abu Dhabi signals its displeasure with Islamabad, analysts say other indebted partners will be watching closely.
11 Apr 2026 - 12:18PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Asian economies face ‘formidable test’ as Middle East conflict drags on: ADB
Even if oil prices stabilise in the coming months, developing Asia-Pacific countries will still take years to recover, the bank says.
10 Apr 2026 - 10:32AM
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India
Russia tempts energy-starved South Asia with 40% discounts on US-sanctioned LNG
China- and Russia-based intermediaries are reportedly also providing paperwork to make it appear that the fuel comes from legitimate sources.
9 Apr 2026 - 1:37PM
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A tanker loads its cargo of liquefied natural gas from the Sakhalin-2 project in the port of Prigorodnoye, Russia, in October 2021. Photo: AP
India
India’s space ambition set to soar after Artemis II moon mission’s success
The Indian space sector could work with international partners on future Chandrayaan and other lunar missions, analysts say.
8 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
No quick fix for Asian airlines even if Iran reopens Hormuz: IATA chief
While crude oil is likely to be cheaper after the US-Iran ceasefire, jet fuel costs will stay high for the short haul, IATA’s Walsh says.
8 Apr 2026 - 3:26PM
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India
India kicks off crucial state elections for Modi’s BJP amid Iran war turmoil
The ruling BJP is looking to break into opposition strongholds, especially in West Bengal, and secure dominance across India.
7 Apr 2026 - 7:20PM
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