Asia

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.

Xi wins warm US welcome but secures few concessions

September 25, 2026

Xi Jinping’s summit with Donald Trump produced a cordial public welcome but limited progress on China’s main objectives. The US-China trade truce was extended only from November to January, leaving disagreements over tariffs, rare earths and advanced semiconductor access unresolved and suggesting Washington wants further concessions from Beijing. Xi also reiterated that Taiwan is a…
Australian businessman faces Chinese assault charge after courthouse confrontation

September 25, 2026

Australian businessman Nick Wilshire, 46, has been prosecuted in China after allegedly headbutting a police officer during a confrontation at a courthouse in Ganzhou. Wilshire says he acted accidentally after being handcuffed, pushed down and kicked, and claims the case is intended to silence him and stop his involvement in a friend’s father’s legal case.…
Indiana Fever routed by Lynx in regular season finale as Caitlin Clark posts career-worst performance

September 25, 2026

The Indiana Fever were heavily beaten 86-66 by the Minnesota Lynx in their regular-season finale, ending their hopes of a more favourable playoff draw. The defeat means Indiana will face the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, led by MVP contender A’ja Wilson, rather than the Atlanta Dream. Caitlin Clark endured a career-low performance, scoring two…
Badenoch Alerts Conservatives to Snap Election Threat as Labour’s Polling Strength Fuels Government Speculation

September 25, 2026

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged her party to prepare for the possibility of a general election arriving as early as December, warning that divisions within the political Right could deliver significant advant
Trump administration blocks restored reporters from Xi state dinner

September 25, 2026

Hours after a federal judge ordered the restoration of press access, President Trump’s administration again restricted CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists seeking to cover a state dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Reporters were denied entry despite their credentials being restored earlier that day, with CNN told it could send only a photojournalist and…
Aamir Khan to Receive Screen Icon Award as Singapore Film Festival Opens With Hur Jin-ho’s ‘The Assassin(s)’

September 25, 2026

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) has announced its 37th edition, which will honour Indian actor, director and producer Aamir Khan with the Screen Icon Award and present a special 25th-anniversary screening of “Lagaan.” The festival opens with the South Korean thriller “The Assassin(s)” and will also award its top Cinema Honorary Award to celebrated…
Trump’s Xi Jinping dinner draws technology and media heavyweights

September 25, 2026

President Trump hosted a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping that drew an unprecedented gathering of technology and media leaders, underscoring the direct intersection of corporate power and political influence. The event proved controversial over media access, with CNN journalists denied entry to the dinner despite a federal judge having recently reinstated…
Mexico President Announces BTS’ 2027 Return After Meeting With South Korea Leader

September 25, 2026

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has said BTS is expected to return to Mexico in 2027, following talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. The announcement highlights growing cultural and diplomatic ties between the two countries, although BTS and its management company, HYBE, have not confirmed the visit. BTS performed three sold-out Mexico City concerts in…
Final Sophie Cunningham rally of the 2026 regular season pits supporters against trans activists in Minnesota

September 25, 2026

Supporters of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham held a rally outside the Minnesota Lynx’s game at Target Center, advocating restrictions on transgender participation in women’s sport. Pro-transgender counterprotesters also attended, with one allegedly making an offensive remark about supporters and another labelling a women’s sports apparel company a “hate group”. The demonstration was the second…
David Ellison Dines With Trump & Xi As CEO’s Soon-To-Be Owned CNN Banned From White House, Again

September 25, 2026

CNN’s reporters have been excluded from attending a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the news outlet’s future owner, David Ellison, will be dining with Trump, Xi and major technology executives. Ellison is seeking federal approval for a $111 billion merger of Paramount with Warner Bros Discovery, and his attendance at…