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Asia covers news and developments across the world's largest and most populous continent, where billion-dollar industries, geopolitical tensions and technological innovation shape global markets and international relations. The region encompasses many of the world's fastest-growing economies and most influential technology sectors, making Asian affairs consequential for businesses, policymakers and consumers worldwide.

Stories from across Asia reflect the region's complexity: from energy markets and trade relations to corporate accountability, data security and competition in emerging industries like electric vehicles. Whether driven by government policy, corporate behaviour or market forces, developments in Asia often ripple through global supply chains, financial markets and international diplomacy, making regional news essential context for understanding world affairs.

Pakistan’s ruling party leads in Kashmir vote despite boycott call by banned group

August 5, 2026

Candidates backed by twice-elected former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League-N party have won 24 of the 34 seats decided in the first two phases of voting, the election commission, said Wednesday.
Weezer announce massive world tour spanning North America, Asia, UK and Europe

August 5, 2026

American rock band Weezer have announced a large-scale world tour set for 2027, taking in arena venues across North America, Asia, the UK and Europe. The announcement signals a major return to live performance for the band, whose extensive global outing will give fans across multiple continents the chance to see them on one continuous…
Under China’s new ‘unity’ law, Tibetans fight to preserve language and culture

August 5, 2026

China introduced a sweeping “ethnic unity” law on 1 July 2026 that mandates Mandarin Chinese as the primary language in schools and government offices across the country, while banning acts deemed to incite division among China’s 56 officially recognised ethnic groups. The law matters because it intensifies pressure on Tibetans and other minorities, such as…
Princess Grace Foundation Announces 18 Winners and 11 Honoraria Recipients for 2026 Awards

August 5, 2026

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA has named 18 winners and 11 Honoraria recipients for its 2026 awards, recognising emerging talent across theatre, dance and film. The programme, established in honour of Princess Grace of Monaco, has now supported more than 1,000 artists over its history, including previous recipients such as Tony Kushner and Leslie Odom Jr.,…
South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders’ foreign trips after Zuma’s visit to India

August 5, 2026

South Africa’s foreign minister has proposed new rules requiring greater transparency around foreign trips by former heads of state, after ex-President Jacob Zuma sparked controversy by meeting businessman Ajay Gupta during a visit to India last month. The Gupta brothers were at the centre of the “state capture” corruption scandal that contributed to Zuma’s downfall,…
China targets US firms, drone exports ahead of Xi visit

August 5, 2026

China’s Commerce Ministry announced a new slate of sanctions against the United States and some of its firms Wednesday in response to recent moves by two U.S. agencies that targeted China, more than a month before Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit President Trump. In the latest move by China, it would ban…
Weezer announce ‘The Gathering’ 2026/27 world tour with dates in UK, Europe, North America and Japan

August 5, 2026

Taking Back Sunday, The Shins and more will support, with Rivers Cuomo and co. also sharing new single ‘C.E.O.’, along with a video starring the likes of Tony Hawk and Curry Barker The post Weezer announce ‘The Gathering’ 2026/27 world tour with dates in UK, Europe, North America and Japan appeared first on NME.
Game Freak pledges continued fixes after mixed reception to debut RPG

August 5, 2026

Game Freak has pledged to keep supporting Beast of Reincarnation, its first original IP in years, after the soulslike action RPG launched to a mixed reception from players and critics on 4 August 2026. Rather than moving on to other projects, the Pokémon developer said it would address player concerns through a series of post-launch…
Game Freak plans story pacing patch for Beast of Reincarnation

August 5, 2026

Beast of Reincarnation, a soulslike action RPG developed by Game Freak in which a girl and her dog fight through post-apocalyptic Japan, launched on 4th August 2026. Within a day, the studio confirmed it would roll out a series of ongoing updates in response to player and critical feedback, with a first patch targeted for…
‘Punch to the gut’: Indian football thrown into chaos with Jamshedpur withdrawal from ISL | John Duerden

August 5, 2026

Jamshedpur FC, one of the Indian Super League’s most successful clubs, has been shut down after owner Tata Steel withdrew from professional football on 31 July, plunging Indian football into turmoil weeks before the new season. The decision blindsided players, staff and fans, prompting protests, petitions and pleas from figures including Indian football legend Sunil…