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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Tens of thousands protested in Lisbon against Prime Minister Luís Montenegro’s proposed labour reforms, which unions say threaten workers’ rights. The bill, backed by Chega, would ease dismissals and extend working hours. Critics warn it risks deepening inequality as most Portuguese workers earn under €1,000 monthly — among Europe’s lowest wages.
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Tens of thousands protested in Lisbon against Prime Minister Luís Montenegro’s proposed labour reforms, which unions say threaten workers’ rights. The bill, backed by Chega, would ease dismissals and extend working hours. Critics warn it risks deepening inequality as most Portuguese workers earn under €1,000 monthly — among Europe’s lowest wages.
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Tens of thousands protested in Lisbon against Prime Minister Luís Montenegro’s proposed labour reforms, which unions say threaten workers’ rights. The bill, backed by Chega, would ease dismissals and extend working hours. Critics warn it risks deepening inequality as most Portuguese workers earn under €1,000 monthly — among Europe’s lowest wages.
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Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have reached a deadlock, a day after both sides accused each other of violating a Qatar-brokered ceasefire through cross-border clashes. Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said Afghan forces had not upheld counterterrorism commitments under the 2021 Doha Accord, while Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed the talks had…
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President Ilham Aliyev has confirmed that Azerbaijan’s Armed Forces are undergoing extensive modernisation to align with NATO standards, in close partnership with the Turkish Armed Forces. The statement followed a meeting with a NATO delegation in Baku, according to the presidential press service. Aliyev highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral dialogue with NATO and reaffirmed…
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China has officially commissioned its newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, marking a major step in Beijing’s bid to expand its naval power and compete with the United States in the Asia-Pacific. President Xi Jinping, serving as Chairman of the Central Military Commission, presided over the commissioning ceremony on Hainan Island this week.…
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North Korea has accused the United States of maintaining a “hostile policy” towards Pyongyang, following a new round of sanctions announced by Washington earlier this week. In a statement carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Vice Foreign Minister Kim Un Chol, who oversees US affairs, said the move marked the fifth sanctions package…
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a state of emergency following Typhoon Kalmaegi, which has killed at least 140 people and left 127 missing in the nation’s central provinces — the deadliest natural disaster to hit the country in 2025. The declaration enables the government to release emergency funds more quickly and curb food…
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The Maldives has become the first country to implement a nationwide generational smoking ban, prohibiting anyone born after 1 January 2007 from buying, using, or possessing tobacco. The Health Ministry confirmed the measure took effect on Saturday, requiring retailers to verify buyers’ ages. The South Asian archipelago, home to over half a million people, already…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping met Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing, reaffirming China’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Russia despite a “turbulent” external environment. The talks follow a meeting between Premier Li Qiang and Mishustin in Hangzhou, where both sides pledged to strengthen trade and security ties. • Xi described safeguarding and advancing China-Russia…
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