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A news report from China Daily: On October 24, the World Young Scientist Summit 2026 opened in Wenzhou, Zhejiang. ...

Nguyên Thủ tướng Nguyễn Tấn Dũng và nguyên Thường trực Ban Bí thư Lê Hồng Anh đã thăm hỏi, trao quà, động viên cán bộ, kỹ sư, công nhân đang làm việc …

BANGKOK – Thailand’s labour minister has voiced opposition to Myanmar’s requirement for migrant workers to remit 25% of their income to their home country, saying the measure runs counter to international principles, …

The Brazilian president will join US President Donald Trump and Canada's Mark Carney in Manila for the Asean summit and related meetings from Nov 15 to 18.

The high-profile exchange was part of intensified diplomacy as Gulf nations feared a possible resumption of US strikes on Iran.

China's foreign ministry vehemently opposed the move, calling the sanctions illegal and an example of 'long-arm jurisdiction'.

The pact links Nato member Turkey with Pakistan, the Islamic world's only nuclear-armed state, and Saudi Arabia, the Gulf's leading power.

Jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has said in a mitigation letter submitted to court before his sentencing on Thursday that his six years in prison reshaped his outlook on life, asking …

The Embassy of South Korea in Cambodia staged the finals and official award ceremony for the 2026 Ambassador’s Cup Taekwondo Championships yesterday at the Cambodia-Korea Cooperation Centre (CKCC) at the Royal University …

The Democratic Party’s sweep of both houses of the US Congress could stabilise Washington’s commitment to the Philippines, bringing relief to allies rattled by President Donald Trump’s Iran war and his shifting …

The United States is sanctioning four individuals and 41 entities linked to the Cambodia-based Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organisation (TCO), building on the October 2025 and June 2026 designations targeting the organisation’s …

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The 33-year-old man, lured to Cambodia with the offer of a receptionist job, endured daily beatings for a month, locked in a dark room somewhere in the …

MANILA, Philippines — Free rides will be offered at the Light Rail Transit 1 (LRT-1) on November 9 (Monday), 11 (Wednesday) and 13 (Friday). This comes amid road closures for the 49th …

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Traffic congestion is expected in central Seoul this weekend due to labor rallies and marathon events, police said Friday. The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), a major umbrella labor union, plans …

President Lee Jae Myung met with Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta in Seoul on Friday, with the two leaders agreeing to deepen bilateral cooperation in economic development, security and other areas. The summit …

The interim chief of the Belarusian Embassy in North Korea made his first public appearance in Pyongyang this week after the mission opened its doors and Belarus ratified a friendship and cooperation …

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is monitoring a low-level threat to the upcoming 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit this month, according to PNP chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez …

A summit could bolster Xi Jinping’s stature. But talks about Ukraine’s future and limits on nuclear weapons pose uncomfortable choices for China.

WUZHEN, China, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from CRI Online: The Forum on Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations in Cyberspace was held in Wuzhen, east China’s Zhejiang Province, …

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If …

Koh Mak in Trat province is attracting more foreign tourists for extended holidays as the island enters its peak travel season, with improved ferry connections making it easier for visitors to travel …

Beijing now faces a Congress that may push harder on human rights, Chinese investments and a US$14 billion arms package for Taiwan that Donald Trump has withheld as a 'negotiating chip' with …

Japan Tobacco said on Friday that four of its manufacturing subsidiaries had been placed under temporary control and it was assessing possible action.

Nur Sadek was once on track to become an Islamic scholar. His mother dreamed of raising a son who would serve as a faith leader in their western Myanmar village. Sadek’s family …

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — A total of 133,081 summonses were issued to foreign drivers between January and August this...

Tensions over geopolitics, finance and fossil fuels are tempering expectations of a major breakthrough at the UN's two-week-long climate negotiations.

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At their October meeting in South Korea last year, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, recognising mutual vulnerability to export restrictions, agreed to suspend some of the most draconian …

Shenzhen clears out illicit markets for smuggled chips and stolen iPhones as it prepares to host gathering of international leaders

Deputy Foreign Minister Chung Eui-hae has met with a delegation of British lawmakers to discuss bilateral relations and major regional issues, including the Korean Peninsula and the war in Ukraine, Seoul's foreign …

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung was set to hold a summit with East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta on Friday to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between their countries. Horta, the 1996 …

US first lady Melania Trump on Thursday called for continued cooperation between Russia and Ukraine toward lasting peace after helping broker a local ceasefire in southern Ukraine last month. Speaking at the …

Macau’s tourism industry should expand into preventive healthcare and longevity services, medical and business leaders said Thursday at the inaugural Greater Bay Area Health and Longevity Summit. Melco chairman and CEO Lawrence …

The commander of US Forces Korea has met with Japan's defense minister to discuss defense cooperation among allies and like-minded countries in the Indo-Pacific region, according to Japan's defense ministry. Gen. Xavier …

Party leaders and cadres aligned on importance of stability, but renewal still happening elsewhere.

SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- Deputy Foreign Minister Chung Eui-hae has met with a d...

Japan's newly appointed ambassador to Cambodia, Hideo Ishizuki, pledged yesterday to deepen bilateral ties during an introductory meeting with Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Peace Palace. The post Cambodia and Japan …

UNESCO has commended Cambodia's hosting of the upcoming 20th Francophonie Summit, describing it as a milestone that highlights the nation's growing international presence and long-standing partnership with the UN agency. The post …

The sanctions include two Chinese companies accused of supplying Cuba's military with security equipment.