NewsFeed Speaking through a simultaneous translator, Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has told Australian reporters in Canberra that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is ‘inflicting an ‘enormous impact’ on Asia Pacific. She said both countries are coordinating to alleviate the crisis. Published On 4 May 20264 May 2026 Click here to share … Read more
Three things we’re looking out for on Budget daypublished at 11:22 GMT 11:22 GMT Thomas CopelandBBC Verify Live journalist Our fact-checking team has been busy preparing for Budget day. Here’s what they’re keeping an eye out for today: Will income tax thresholds be frozen? It’s being reported that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will freeze income tax … Read more
101 East investigates how China’s craze for durian is driving profits and environmental disputes in Southeast Asia. It’s been called the world’s stinkiest fruit. But it’s deeply beloved by many. Durian is a pungent, prickly fruit from Southeast Asia that has fascinated foreigners for centuries, and China is no exception. China buys most of the … Read more
The race for access to Central Asia’s natural resources is intensifying. United States President Donald Trump has set his sights on the C5 nations, comprised of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. He hosted a summit with their leaders at the White House, as Washington aims to get access to the mineral-rich region and reduce its … Read more
India given scare by Oman but winning run continues after 21-run victory at 2025 Asia Cup. Published On 19 Sep 202519 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share World champions India overcame a gutsy Oman team to win the last group match of the Asia Cup by 21 runs and stay … Read more
Pakistan batter Mohammed Haris hits 66 of Pakistan’s modest 160-7 in their Asia Cup opener, but Oman collapse in reply. Published On 12 Sep 202512 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Mohammad Haris hit a return-to-form half-century before bowlers routed Oman as Pakistan opened their Asia Cup campaign with a … Read more
Bangladesh avoid upset in Asia Cup opener after captain Litton Das hits a half-century in seven wicket T20 win. Published On 11 Sep 202511 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Skipper Litton Das top-scored with 59 as Bangladesh beat a spirited Hong Kong by seven wickets in their first match … Read more
The gathering of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation trade ministers is usually a staid meeting, but this year it offered more intrigue and urgency as countries throughout the region scrambled to engage the United States in talks before a 90-day pause on punishing tariffs expires in July. The meeting, which took place this week on South Korea’s … Read more
Sunil Chhetri returns to football at 40 – a year after retiring – to boost India’s Asia Cup qualification hopes. Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri will return to the national team aged 40 in an unexpected reversal of his decision to hang up his boots last year. The former captain, the fourth-highest men’s international goalscorer … Read more
Memorials were held for the victims of the tsunami that hit the Indian Ocean region, killing more than 200,000 people in one of modern history’s worst natural disasters. On December 26, 2004, a magnitude-9.1 earthquake off Indonesia’s western tip generated a series of massive waves that pummelled the coastline of 14 countries from Indonesia to … Read more