Category: Asia-Pacific
Coverage of geopolitics, international relations, and current affairs from across Asia-Pacific, including China, India, Southeast Asia, and Pacific nations, with a focus on security, trade, and regional diplomacy.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has positioned India as a central player in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem, calling for technology to be built domestically and deployed worldwide. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi in 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: “Design and develop in India. Deliver to the world. Deliver…
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Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection linked to his failed 2024 martial law declaration. A three-judge panel at Seoul Central District Court ruled that Yoon attempted to subvert the constitution. Judge Ji Gwi-yeon said his actions “fundamentally undermined” democratic principles. Yoon, 65, avoids the…
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has accused Thailand of maintaining forces inside Cambodia territory despite a ceasefire linked to mediation by US President Donald Trump. Speaking to Reuters, he described the border situation as “fragile” and urged the activation of a joint boundary commission. “We still have Thai forces occupy(ing) deep into Cambodian territory in…
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Tarique Rahman has been sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party secured a decisive parliamentary election victory. The oath was administered by President Mohammed Shahabuddin, formally ending the interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, which oversaw largely peaceful elections. Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin earlier swore in…
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Australia has announced A$3.9 billion ($2.76 billion) to advance construction of a shipyard in Osborne, South Australia, supporting the country’s nuclear-powered submarine programme under the AUKUS trilateral pact with the United States and Britain. • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the investment a “down payment” for the shipyard, crucial for delivering conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines. •…
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party has secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority in Bangladesh’s first national election since the 2024 student-led uprising, positioning it to form the next government. The party is led by prime ministerial candidate Tarique Rahman, who returned from 17 years in UK exile in December. The vote followed the removal of former prime minister…
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has warned that Taipei must prepare for a potential Chinese military threat, stressing the need to deter aggression amid rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Speaking to AFP in 2026, Lai said Taiwan must ensure there is “never a good day” for China to consider invasion. Lai argued that Chinese control…
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China has unveiled a conceptual design for a new nuclear-powered Arctic icebreaker, highlighting Beijing’s expanding strategic ambitions in the region. Developed by China’s state-run 708 Research Institute, the vessel is designed as a multirole cargo and polar tourism ship, capable of breaking ice up to 2.5 metres thick. Analysts warn China’s Arctic activities blend civilian…
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Hong Kong’s High Court has sentenced media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison, marking one of the most prominent prosecutions under the territory’s national security law. The 78-year-old British citizen and founder of the now-closed Apple Daily was convicted of colluding with foreign powers and publishing seditious material. The case is widely viewed…
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Thailand’s Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has strengthened his position after his Bhumjaithai Party secured the largest share of seats in Thailand’s snap general election on Sunday (8 February). With around 90% of ballots counted, the party won nearly 200 of 500 lower house seats, but remains short of the 251 required for a single-party government.…
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