Asia

Explosive drone intercepted near Erbil airport in northern Iraq, security statement says

Eyeing Arctic dominance, Trump bill earmarks $8.6 billion for US Coast Guard icebreakers

Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban government of Afghanistan

China's foreign minister dismisses European worries over rare earths

Rubio calls off his Japan and South Korea visit, Nikkei reports

US plans nuclear talks with Iran in Oslo next week, Axios reports

Iran committed to Non-Proliferation Treaty, foreign minister says

Russia's Putin says he will speak to U.S. President Donald Trump later on Thursday

Russian missile strike on Odesa port infrastructure kills two, Kyiv says

Stranded UK F-35 jet becomes unexpected star in Indian tourism campaign

Trump, disappointed by call with Putin, to speak with Zelenskiy on Friday

Hong Kong legislative council considers local registration for same-sex couples

'Many lifetimes of commitment': Richard Gere vows to keep fighting for Tibetan cause

Afghan refugees stuck in Pakistan as Germany halts entry programme

China aircraft carrier 'Shandong' draws crowds in first Hong Kong visit

China says it is willing to take lead in signing Southeast Asia nuclear weapon-free zone treaty

Chinese military conducts combat readiness patrol around Scarborough Shoal

German interior minister seeks direct migrant deportation deal with Taliban

As trade war truce with China holds, US lifts curbs for chip design software and ethane

South Korea's parliament passes revision to rules governing martial law

Thai opposition to hold off on no-confidence vote against government

South Korea parliament approves president's nominee for PM Kim Min-seok

Manga doomsday prediction spooks tourists to Japan

South Korea's Lee pledges 'bold' economic policy after martial law crisis

Australia says US missile purchase shows commitment to defence spending

China's north and west on alert after sweeping rains trigger deadly floods

Iranian nuclear program degraded by up to two years, Pentagon says

Saudi Arabia, Indonesia sign several deals worth around $27 billion, state news agency says

Climate and empowering women must be a priority, development bank bosses say

How African youth are falling victim to Southeast Asia’s billion-dollar scam industry

Israel says it is serious about reaching ceasefire, cites positive signs

Pope Leo tells Turkish first lady he might visit Turkey in November, presidency says

Could China's lunar 3D printer make permanent moon bases a reality?

Geopolitical tensions, visa uncertainties drive global talent shift back to Asia

China calls for better communications with EU, urges respect for core interests

China kicks off historic football match featuring autonomous humanoid robots

Hong Kong proposes legal recognition for same-sex couples registered overseas

Azerbaijan demands punishment for death of brothers in Russian police custody

Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina in absentia gets six months in jail for contempt of court