Xi Jinping is China’s most dominant leader in decades – and his grip on power is tightening REDIRECTED
Being handed an unprecedented third term completes a comprehensive power grab, writes Chris Stevenson
Asia
Indian PM Modi raises ‘unfortunate’ vandalism of Hindu temple with Australia’s Albanese
Albanese declares India ‘top-tier’ defence partner as he discusses BBC raids
Taliban governor of Balkh Province killed in bomb attack
An explosion in Afghanistan’s northern Balkh Province has killed three people, including its Taliban governor, police have confirmed.
Why is Indonesia Moving Its Capital from Jakarta to Borneo?
The Southeast Asian island-nation unveiled the construction site of its new capital.
Envoy stresses Iran’s commitment to work with neighbors to assist Afghans
Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani says Tehran is committed to cooperate with neighboring states of Afghanistan and other partners to support the Afghan people.
Pakistan police attempt to arrest Imran Khan
Pakistani officers have arrived at the residence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a bid to arrest him in a case related to the purchase and sale of gifts.
Quad powers concerned over militarisation in Asian seas
DefenceTalkThe United States, Japan, India and Australia expressed concern Friday over the militarization of Asia’s waters, in a veiled reference to China’s growing presence in contested seas. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the fo…
G20 fails to agree on joint statement over Ukraine as Blinken meets Lavrov
It was the first meeting between the top US and Russian diplomats since Putin’s invasion
The Mughal gardens that bring the fragrance of Delhi to Kabul
Emperor Babur sought to construct ‘Gardens of Paradise’ in his beloved city of Kabul more than five centuries ago
Biden administration spending more on Ukraine than in Afghanistan: Report
The United States has sent more military assistance to help Ukraine fight against Russia than Washington spent annually to fight its own war in Afghanistan, according to a report.