A former Syrian intelligence officer has appeared before a British court charged with crimes against humanity and torture linked to the suppression of pro democracy protests in Syria during 2011. Salem Michel Al Salem, a former member of Syria’s Air Force Intelligence service, attended a hearing at Westminster Magistrates Court in London through a video […]
Macao is intensifying efforts to attract more European visitors after showcasing its tourism offerings at major international travel fairs in Lisbon and Berlin. Tourism authorities from the city participated in Lisbon Travel Market in Portugal and ITB Berlin in Germany to promote Macao as a multi destination travel hub connecting Europe with Asia. Officials highlighted […]
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has accused Thailand of occupying Cambodian territory following clashes last year, despite a ceasefire brokered U.S. President Donald Trump in December. Speaking during a visit to Washington, Hun Manet described the situation along the disputed border as fragile and called for renewed efforts to demarcate the boundary. In an interview […]
The British government has announced an expansion of its special visa route for people from Hong Kong, following the sentencing of prominent media figure and democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison. The move underscores London’s growing concern over the erosion of civil liberties in the former British colony and reflects what officials […]
The United States Treasury has said that the recent weakness of South Korea’s currency does not reflect the country’s underlying economic strength, according to its latest semi annual currency assessment. The Treasury noted that the Korean won experienced sharp depreciation during late 2024 and again in late 2025 despite what it described as solid economic […]
South Korean prosecutors have asked a court to consider the death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol if he is found guilty over his failed attempt to impose martial law, a dramatic episode that plunged the country into political crisis late last year. The request was made during closing arguments in Yoon’s trial at […]
Global K-pop phenomenon BTS are set to return to the world stage with a globe-spanning comeback tour that could generate close to US$1 billion in revenue, according to industry estimates. The announcement marks the group’s first full world tour in four years and one of the most ambitious live music projects ever undertaken a Korean […]
Germany’s new chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to help fast track a long-delayed trade agreement between India and the European Union during his first official visit to Asia, raising expectations in New Delhi that momentum could finally build around the stalled negotiations. The visit reflects Berlin’s growing focus on South Asia at a time when […]
China and Canada appear to be exploring a reset in their strained trade relationship as both countries reassess their economic dependence on the United States in the wake of renewed tariff pressures under President Donald Trump. The shift comes as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits Beijing this week, signaling a possible thaw after years […]
Singapore has begun closely examining the lessons emerging from Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po high rise fire, signalling that the tragedy could influence future regulations on building safety, construction standards and maintenance practices in the city state. As dense urban environments across Asia continue to grow vertically, the incident has reignited broader concerns about how […]
