Anutin outlines three key strategies at APEC to build a future-ready and sustainable Asia-Pacific

3. Empowering all groups in society: With the Asia-Pacific entering an ageing society, APEC must promote inclusive employment, efficient healthcare systems, and lifelong learning. Thailand is advancing policies to support elderly employment,...

Asia-Pacific leaders wrap up APEC summit after Trump and Xi agreement on trade truce

GYEONGJU, South Korea--Leaders of 21 Asia-Pacific Rim nations wrapped up their annual summit Saturday with a statement underscoring regional economic cooperation, just days after the presidents of the United States and China agreed to dial down...

Central Asia’s Youth Delegates Advance Regional Dialogue at UNESCO Forum

ASTANA — Young generation from Central Asia should no longer wait for change but lead it, said youth delegates from Central Asia, reflecting on their participation in the 14th UNESCO Youth Forum on Oct. 27-28 in Samarkand ahead of the 43rd session...

Sheikh Khaled meets President of South Korea

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at an economic summit on Friday. He met Mr Jae-myung on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) forum in Gyeongju, South Korea....

world Pentagon chief meets China, India defence ministers at Southeast Asian summit

KUALA LUMPUR - US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke on Friday (Oct 31) with counterparts from China and India, beginning a series of face-to-face meetings at an Asean defence summit in Malaysia, as Washington seeks to boost regional security...

Government Invites Applications for Real Estate Brokerage Licenses within 30 Days

The Department of Land Management and Archive has announced that companies operating within metropolitan and sub-metropolitan cities must obtain a brokerage license to conduct large-scale real estate transactions. According to the government’s new...

High School cross country: Salinas’ Rey-Avila captures PCAL title, Alisal claims girls team crown

SALINAS — He could see the progression with his performances all season. Each meet was a building block for Tomas Rey-Avila, a confidence builder for this moment. From lurking in the shadows in September, some 18 seconds off the leader, to taking...

Chinese President Xi Jinping Urges Asia-Pacific Unity for a Sustainable and Innovative Future

- Advertisement - Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Asia-Pacific economies to unite for a “sustainable and bright future,” addressing the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Summit on November 1st in South Korea. He called for stronger regional...

Gen Z Uprisings Redraw Global Politics as Youth Revolt Against Corruption, Dynasties and Digital Repression

Oct 31 – Generation Z is emerging as the driving force behind a new wave of popular uprisings across Asia, Africa and Latin America, as young people confront corruption, dynastic politics, economic exclusion and attempts to curb digital freedoms....

President Xi says investing in China means investing in the future

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China can provide a vast platform of innovation for the global business community. Xi made the remarks in a written speech titled "Putting the Asia Pacific at the Forefront of the Joint Endeavor for...

Inside Mohammad Azharuddin’s Luxe Life, Love Stories & Political Comeback

The Extraordinary Life of Mohammad Azharuddin: Cricketer, Captain, Controversy-King, and Now Telangana Minister — A Peek Into His Career, Relationships, and Luxury Lifestyle Picture this: a young lad in Hyderabad, bat in hand, swishing and...

President Maduro: U.S. wants to steal the world’s largest oil reserve

During the Parliamentary Meeting of the Greater Caribbean in Defense of Peace, the president of Venezuela said that Washington wants to impose an agenda of military threats and psychological warfare. President Maduro called for a large meeting of...

China vs Russia: Which Country Has the Edge in Attack Helicopter Strength?

Attack helicopters represent a key component of any country’s military capabilities. They provide ground support for troops, act as escorts for convoys, and even can take out enemy armor if necessary. For a continent as large as Asia, attack...

APEC 2025: Asia-Pacific economies at the crossroads

November 1, 2025 | 4:59pm This week, the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit was held on a bright note as leaders from 21 economies across the Asia-Pacific met in Busan, South Korea. APEC is the leading forum in the region that...

Senior Russian defense official warns of growing militarization in Asia-Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR, November 1. /TASS/. Increasing tensions and militarization in the Asia-Pacific region have fueled military activity there, including from players outside the region, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Oleg Savelyev told the 12th ASEAN...

The 26 Countries Where the Most Americans Are Killed by Terrorists

Since the end of the Second World War, the United States has had an indispensable role in global politics. With the most advanced military of any country, the U.S. projects power around the world to protect its interests — providing a security...

Militarization of Asia-Pacific fuels military activity — Russian top brass

KUALA LUMPUR, November 1. /TASS/. Growing tensions and militarization in the Asia-Pacific region (APR) are contributing to increased military activity, including that among non-regional powers, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Oleg Savelyev said at...

‘Poor governance’ behind South Asia’s regime changes, says Doval

India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has said changes of government in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka over the past three and a half years stemmed from “poor governance”, according to The Hindu. On Friday, he described governance as the...

Xi calls for an Asia-Pacific with open and inclusive development

During the first session of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting, Xi emphasized that, since its founding more than three decades ago, this mechanism has propelled the region’s rise to become the most dynamic...

Deputy Minister: Zangazur corridor will act as a sustainable alternative route against geopolitical risks

The construction of a new border crossing point is ongoing in Aghband village, located on Azerbaijan’s border with Iran, and it is planned to be completed next year, said Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rahman Hummatov at a...