China’s Wang Yi Tours Southeast Asia to Bolster Ties Amid Global ‘Risks’

BEIJING – China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi launches a three-nation Southeast Asia tour on April 22,…

Japan’s Takaichi Faces Domestic Hurdles, Pushes Proactive Diplomacy at Six-Month Mark

TOKYO – Six months after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi assumed office on October 21, 2025, her…

Malaysia’s Malnutrition Paradox: When Doing Our Best Isn’t Enough

In Malaysia, our language of love is food. The simple question “Sudah makan?” is the heartbeat…

Wikipedia Faces Indonesian Blockade Over Data Rules Clashing with Free Speech

JAKARTA – The Wikimedia Foundation has announced it will hold talks with the Indonesian government after…

Anwar Open to Ministers’ Pay Cuts Amid Middle East Crisis

CYBERJAYA – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said the federal government is ready to consider…

Modi’s Women’s Bill Fails: Opposition’s Shortsightedness Blocks Progress

NEW DELHI – A high‑stakes Indian government bill that sought to expand the Lok Sabha and…

Singapore PM Warns Against Weaponizing Key Waterways at Hormuz Summit

SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lawrence Wong cautioned world leaders on Friday that permitting any nation to…

Turkey Warns Against New U.S.–Iran Rules Over Strait of Hormuz

ANKARA — Turkey has voiced concern over possible new rules or restrictions being considered by the…

Riyadh Blasts Iraq for Gulf Assault Launchpad

RIYADH – Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry summoned Iraq’s ambassador on April 12 to issue a formal…

Kavya Paneru Appointed Voice Asia’s Kathmandu Voice

KATHMANDU, NEPAL – Voice Asia News, Asia’s pioneering international digital news channel, has appointed Kavya Paneru…

Jakarta Seeks Moscow Aid as Middle East War Spikes Prices

JAKARTA – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto left Jakarta on the evening of April 12 bound for…

China Offers Taiwan 10 Incentives After Opposition Leader’s Visit

BEIJING – China announced 10 new measures on April 12 to lure Taiwan closer, easing tourist…