The Latest Breaking News from Asia

The question of Australia joining the US in a conflict with China over Taiwan looms over the debate about our military preparedness and defence spending

The South China Sea has long been a bubbling geopolitical hot spot. Recently, a series of moves by the various nations claiming a stake in the waters has stirred up yet more trouble.

China is the region’s top trading partner, but Russia and the US both have a presence, too.

Oil prices and the FTSE 100 index today held steady in a session when China’s latest retail sales figures offered some support to jittery global markets.

The first clear sign the Trump administration was taking a long hard look at AUKUS came two weeks ago, when US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave his first major speech on US strategic policy in Asia at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

Many expats retire in Malaysia, a Southeast Asian country with a world-class city. Come for the affordable living, stay for the top-notch health care and cuisine.

Qatar and Saudi Arabia announced on Friday as hosts of fourth round of Asian Football Confederation qualifiers.

Asia shares have opened lower while oil prices surged after Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday amid tensions over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

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