Asia
South Korean court sentences ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee to jail for bribery by Unification Church
The court cleared Kim, the wife of ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted from office last year, of charges of stock price manipulation and violating the Political Funds Act.
Top Chinese military official under investigation for leaking nuclear secrets to US - WSJ
Atomic scientists set 'Doomsday Clock' closer to midnight than ever
Three ISIS-K terrorists arrested in plot targeting Israeli embassy in Baku
Global markets set for rapid expansion in 2026
South Korea’s ex-PM Lee Hae-chan dies of heart attack during official visit to Vietnam
Lee, 73, died on Sunday after emergency medical aid for a heart attack, a South Korean presidential advisory panel said in a statement.
Saudi Arabia postpones 2029 Asian Winter Games at NEOM after repeated delays
The postponement marks a setback for the kingdom, which has committed to hosting several major events over the next decade.
Not just gyoza: 11 dumplings in a hot Asian special
Dumplings, bao, or wonton: OTOTO Asian restaurant hosts special dumpling nights featuring all kinds of handmade dumplings. Let’s see how many types you know.
UAE, India expand partnership with new deals on defense, space and energy
The various sectors of importance in the discussion were listed as technology and AI, as well as addressing food security.
Israel’s new geopolitical compass points east and south - opinion
Israel must now identify new opportunities beyond its conventional focal points in international partnerships.
The rise of "instant-gratification" micro-platforms in southeast Asia
Trump renews push for Greenland control, questioning Denmark’s legal rights
Denmark has historically accommodated the US presence because Copenhagen lacks the capability to defend Greenland and benefits from US security guarantees through NATO.
America First: Israel’s relevance is earned through value, not history - opinion
As the US strategy shifts to Asia-Pacific, Israel’s future depends on proving how it can serve America's interests.
A homecoming across China’s Jewish past
China was home to tens of thousands of Jews during the first half of the 20th century, as the Asian country became a safe haven for Eastern European Jews suring the Holocaust.
