Asia - Pacific

India continues efforts to prevent 'potential ecological disaster' as cargo vessel fire continues on 4th day
- Singapore-flagged ship carrying hazardous cargo caught fire June 9 after Sri Lanka port stop, raising fears of ecological disaster
India continues efforts to prevent 'potential ecological disaster' as cargo vessel fire continues on 4th day
- Singapore-flagged ship carrying hazardous cargo caught fire June 9 after Sri Lanka port stop, raising fears of ecological disaster

China urges US to ‘abide by’ consensus reached at London trade talks
After 2 days of talks in UK, US President Donald Trump said a deal with Beijing was ‘done’

China blames Japan for maritime, air security risks
Beijing urges Tokyo to ‘cease such dangerous behavior,’ a day after Japan said a Chinese jet had a ‘near miss’ flight engagement with a Japanese military patrol plane

China expands visa-free transit to 55 nations
Indonesian passport holders get 240-hour visa-free transit in latest decision by Beijing

Russia-North Korea ties developed into 'indestructible, genuine' relationship: Kim Jong-un
Kim says Pyongyang has 'unshakeable' will to develop bilateral ties between 2 countries

South Korea posts $33.6B fiscal deficit in 1st four months of 2025, marks 3rd largest on record
Finance Ministry warns upcoming budgets may deepen shortfall