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
Who were the Sogdians, the enigmatic Silk Road merchants?
Renowned for their sense of commerce and diplomacy along the Silk Road from Antiquity to the High Middle Ages, the Sogdians became the most successful merchants of the era.
Year of the Snake begins with celebrations across Asia
The Year of the Snake commenced on January 29, ushering in Lunar New Year celebrations across Asia and beyond, with more than a billion people participating in rituals and festivities.
Hanoi declared world's most polluted city, authorities seek action
Levels of hazardous small particles, known as PM2.5, were measured at 266 micrograms per cubic metre in Hanoi.
The newly discovered Archæocursor asiaticus is Asia's earliest-known ornithischian
Scientists suggest early Jurassic ornithischians migrated from Gondwana to East Asia, preceding armored dinosaurs.
One-China is an indisputable fact, and Israelis must know this - opinion
The Chinese government is firmly opposed to interference by external forces. We will work with the greatest sincerity and exert our utmost efforts to achieve peaceful reunification.
From 'Vampire' Hedgehogs to Eyelash Vipers: 234 new species found in the Greater Mekong region
Discoveries include a dragon lizard that "could play in 'Game of Thrones'," according to a report by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Central Asia’s water crisis: A global problem requiring global solutions - opinion
The region’s vital water resources – such as the Caspian Sea, Aral Sea, and the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers – are rapidly depleting.
Adding an Asian touch: Tnuva’s leading product line gets an upgrade
Tnuva expands its White Chef brand with coconut liquid and cream, perfect for Asian cuisine, soups, dishes, and desserts.
Gold ETF Inflows Reach Six-Month Streak in October 2024, Led by North America and Asia
Gold ETFs hit a six-month streak of inflows in October 2024, driven by demand from North America and Asia. Total assets under management reached a record $286 billion, fueled by rising gold prices.
Iran deepens Central Asia ties amid shift away from western economies - analysis
The talks with Central Asian states come after a recent BRICS meeting that Iran attended.
