Reuters Asia Top

U.S. Typhon missile to stay in Philippines for now, top security official says

24 Jan 2025

MANILA (Reuters) -The U.S. military’s Typhon launchers which can fire multi-purpose missiles up to thousands of kilometres will stay in the Philippines for the time being, the national security adviser to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday. National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano told reporters the launchers will stay on Philippine shores “for now”, a …

U.S. Typhon missile to stay in Philippines for now, top security official says Read More »

Southeast Asian cities among world’s most polluted, ranking shows

24 Jan 2025

By Chayut Setboonsarng and Napat Wesshasartar BANGKOK (Reuters) – Southeast Asian cities were among five most polluted in the world on Friday according to air-monitoring organisation IQAir, with Ho Chi Minh City ranked second-most polluted, followed by Phnom Penh and Bangkok fourth and fifth, respectively. In the Thai capital, a thick smog was seen covering …

Southeast Asian cities among world’s most polluted, ranking shows Read More »

Coffee and snake – Taipei pet shop aims to break down prejudice against the animal

24 Jan 2025

By Walid Berrazeg and Ann Wang TAIPEI (Reuters) – As the Year of the Snake approaches, a pet store in Taipei is offering adventurous customers an opportunity to enjoy the company of snakes while sipping coffee, hoping to break down some of the prejudice against the animal. Taiwan has been plastered with images of the …

Coffee and snake – Taipei pet shop aims to break down prejudice against the animal Read More »

Philippines to ‘respond favourably’ if ICC seeks Interpol arrest warrants over drugs crackdown

24 Jan 2025

By Mikhail Flores MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines will respond favourably if Interpol is asked by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants related to its probe into the former president’s bloody “war on drugs”, a top official said on Friday. Thousands of people were killed in ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drugs crackdown launched in …

Philippines to ‘respond favourably’ if ICC seeks Interpol arrest warrants over drugs crackdown Read More »

North Korea suspected of preparing to send more troops to Russia, Seoul says

24 Jan 2025

SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s military said on Friday that it suspects North Korea is preparing to send more troops to Russia to fight Ukrainian forces, even after suffering losses and seeing some of its soldiers captured. “As four months have passed for the dispatch of troops for the Russia-Ukraine war, and multiple casualties and …

North Korea suspected of preparing to send more troops to Russia, Seoul says Read More »

China primary, secondary schools to beef up science education

24 Jan 2025

HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s Ministry of Education has told primary and secondary schools that they must step up science education as the world’s second largest economy looks to boost scientific and technological innovation and create new sources of growth. The guidelines come just days after China issued its first national action plan to build …

China primary, secondary schools to beef up science education Read More »

North Korea’s assembly meets but no mention of unification, foreign policy changes

24 Jan 2025

SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA) met over two days this week and reported on its achievements during 2024 but state media made no mention of anticipated changes to the constitution that would further cement its hostile policy towards South Korea. KCNA state news agency did not mention either whether leader Kim …

North Korea’s assembly meets but no mention of unification, foreign policy changes Read More »

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan

23 Jan 2025

By Stephanie van den Berg THE HAGUE (Reuters) – The International Criminal Court prosecutor said on Thursday he had applied for arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan including supreme spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, accusing them of the persecution of women and girls. A statement issued by the office of chief Prosecutor Karim Khan …

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan Read More »

Afghans in Pakistan awaiting US resettlement feel betrayal after Trump order

23 Jan 2025

By Charlotte Greenfield ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – A decision by President Donald Trump’s administration to halt visa processing for refugees has caused uncertainty and shock at an English school for Afghans in Islamabad who are awaiting resettlement in the United States. Normally enthusiastic students were quiet or crying in class after the news broke on Tuesday, …

Afghans in Pakistan awaiting US resettlement feel betrayal after Trump order Read More »

Close Bitnami banner
Bitnami