Asia - Pacific

Bears disrupt operations at nearly 30% of companies in northeastern Japan: Poll

Bears disrupt operations at nearly 30% of companies in northeastern Japan: Poll

Northeastern region saw highest number of attacks in Japan this year

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Iran reaffirms readiness to implement long-term pact with Russia amid geopolitical tensions
12.12.2025

Iran reaffirms readiness to implement long-term pact with Russia amid geopolitical tensions

President Pezeshkian made the remarks during meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Turkish president, Pakistani premier discuss bilateral ties, global issues
12.12.2025

Turkish president, Pakistani premier discuss bilateral ties, global issues

Erdogan also met with his Turkmen counterpart during International Peace and Trust Forum in Ashgabat

China to host 33rd APEC summit next year
12.12.2025

China to host 33rd APEC summit next year

Hong Kong to host APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting for 1st time in October, ahead of leaders’ summit on Nov. 18 next year

Reddit challenges Australia's world-first law on social media bans for youth under 16 in High Court
12.12.2025

Reddit challenges Australia's world-first law on social media bans for youth under 16 in High Court

While agreeing with importance of protecting people under 16, Reddit argues this law has unfortunate effect of isolating teens from ability to participate in age-appropriate community experiences

Asia’s deadly floods expose fragile infrastructure, climate pressures
12.12.2025

Asia’s deadly floods expose fragile infrastructure, climate pressures

Experts say climate change is intensifying monsoon extremes, while weak early-warning systems and construction in floodplains worsened the toll of recent Asia floods