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.

Imran Khan’s sister detained ahead of planned Pakistan protests

September 20, 2026

Aleema Khanum, the sister of imprisoned former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan, was detained in Lahore for 30 days ahead of nationwide protests planned by his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party for 27 September. Police confirmed the arrest, while her son said the family had initially been unable to establish her whereabouts and demanded her safe return;…
America and China are fighting for the future of AI — chips are the battlefield

September 20, 2026

The article argues that the US–China competition over artificial intelligence is increasingly a battle for control of the chips, computing infrastructure and software ecosystems that power AI. Although America remains ahead in advanced AI and semiconductor design, China is rapidly developing alternatives, making export controls both a national-security tool and a potential incentive for technological…
Ethan Hawke’s Nail-Biting New Thriller Stole a Movie Magic Trick from Indiana Jones

September 20, 2026

Director Padraic McKinley’s new historical thriller The Weight features a nail-biting rope bridge sequence that posed significant challenges during filming in Bavaria. The scene, inspired by the iconic bridge crossing in William Friedkin’s Sorcerer, required actor Ethan Hawke to navigate a functional but precarious rope bridge whilst catching and throwing fake gold bars, a task…
Why Trump zeroed in on Greenland, the world’s largest island, mostly covered in ice — in 3 charts

September 20, 2026

Donald Trump’s push to secure greater control over Greenland has resulted in a proposed security agreement with Denmark and Greenland. While Greenland would remain under Danish sovereignty, the deal could give the United States a larger military role and restrict China, Russia and other non-NATO powers from establishing bases or making sensitive investments. The development…
How to Watch the Chiefs vs. Colts Live Online

September 20, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Indianapolis Colts in a nationally televised Week 2 Sunday night game at Arrowhead Stadium. The match matters as Kansas City seeks to build on a strong opening win, while Indianapolis aims to recover from a heavy defeat. Kick-off is at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, 20 September, with…
‘Though I Am an Inept Villainess’ Adds New Cast Ahead of January 2027 Return

September 20, 2026

“Though I Am an Inept Villainess” will return in January 2027 with its second cour, “The First Royal Outing” Arc, alongside three new cast members and a new key visual. The story resumes as Reirin and Keigetsu attend the Shu clan’s Harvest Festival, where a disrupted ceremony causes their body-swap curse to recur and Reirin…
EU must reduce reliance on China for rare-earth supplies, says miner

September 20, 2026

Rafael Moreno, head of Viridis Mining and Minerals, says China’s dominance of rare-earth supplies must be reduced to protect industries such as automotive, renewable energy and defence. His comments come as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for a summit amid concern that China could reimpose tighter export restrictions, making global manufacturers and supply chains…
US subs guard cables from Russian sabotage as Trump launches AI Force

September 20, 2026

The US deploys nuclear submarines to defend critical undersea cables from potential Russian sabotage. President Trump announces an AI Force to compete with China in artificial intelligence.
China rejects US calls to slow frontier AI development

September 20, 2026

US artificial intelligence leaders, including Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei, have called for a worldwide “pacing” of frontier AI development and warned of potential catastrophes from losing control of advanced systems. China is firmly rejecting these calls, viewing them as a deliberate attempt by the US to lock in its technological advantage whilst slowing Chinese…
Pakistani carer jailed for 12 years for raping bedbound Bristol woman

September 20, 2026

Fazli Qadeer, a 25-year-old Pakistani carer, was convicted of raping a bedbound woman in her seventies at her Bristol home. He denied the offence and claimed she had sexually assaulted him, but was sentenced to 12 years in prison. The court heard that Qadeer attacked the woman after learning her family would be away, and…