Asia
Ignoring Central Asia’s environmental crisis is a strategic mistake - opinion
Falling water levels also affect river transport and port operations. The Caspian Sea's declining levels threaten ecosystems and critical economic assets, including ports and energy facilities.
Taiwan fears China may exploit US distraction from Middle East war
Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis from Iran war
Asia is most affected continent by Strait of Hormuz closure, with 80% of Gulf energy imports
Thailand's ties to Israel evolved beyond tourism and trade, ambassador tells 'Post'
ASIA AFFAIRS: The relations between Jerusalem and Bangkok are mutually beneficial, Thailand's Ambassador Vichienpuntu told The Jerusalem Post in an exclusive interview.
Taiwan's new opposition leader takes over, warning against risk of China war
Cheng, 55, has already signaled a swing towards even closer ties with Beijing than her urbane, internationalist-minded predecessor Eric Chu, who did not visit China during his term.
As Trump skips APEC, China's Xi fills the void with message on trade - analysis
As the US retreats from Asia’s multilateral stage, China steps in. Xi Jinping embraces free trade diplomacy at APEC, signaling a shift in regional leadership.
US will 'stoutly defend' its interests, defense secretary tells China
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned China the US will defend its interests in Asia as tensions grow over Taiwan and the South China Sea.
White's thrush spotted in Israel for the first time by local birdwatcher
White's thrush is a small bird from the thrush family whose natural habitat spans the northern forests of Asia, from the continent’s northeast to the slopes of the Ural Mountains.
The 'peace' president: Trump fights to end conflicts abroad, wages war on US democracy - opinion
Donald Trump wants to be seen as the peace president, even if the Nobel Committee doesn’t, while back at home, he is waging an all-out war on American democracy.
As Gaza ceasefire holds, Trump shifts focus from Middle East to Asia, South America - analysis
As tensions ease in Gaza, Trump’s diplomatic push toward Asia and South America marks a strategic pivot, with trade deals and peace efforts on the horizon.
India evacuates tens of thousands as cyclone Montha gains strength
India evacuates 50,000 people as Cyclone Montha intensifies, threatening heavy rain and strong winds.
Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China says bombers flew near Taiwan
China sent bombers near Taiwan in a show of force days before the Trump-Xi summit, drawing condemnation from Taipei as intimidation.
Asia-Pacific envoys honor foreign workers killed in Oct 7 attacks
Ambassadors and representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region gathered Sunday at Kibbutz Be’eri for a memorial honoring foreign workers who were killed in the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.
