Asia - Pacific
Ukrainian president expects war prisoners' swap with Russia ‘very soon’
‘We count on another round of negotiations being organized very soon, as early as this February, and on that round becoming truly productive,’ says Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president expects war prisoners' swap with Russia ‘very soon’
‘We count on another round of negotiations being organized very soon, as early as this February, and on that round becoming truly productive,’ says Volodymyr Zelenskyy
China’s US bond holdings fall to lowest since 2008 as other countries buy more
Beijing continues multiyear selloff of US Treasury bonds as Canada and Belgium increase holdings, helping offset China’s withdrawal, expert says
Drums, prayer and steaming bowls: Ramadan in China’s Muslim communities
In Najiaying and other Muslim areas across China, the fasting month unfolds as both a spiritual journey and communal celebration
Zelenskyy expresses hope for defense cooperation between Ukraine and Japan
In interview with Kyodo News, Ukraine’s president says ready to meet Japanese premier ‘in any format’
Russian non-energy exports total $157B in 2025
Total volume of $157B represents around 5% increase from estimated figure, says Russian deputy industry and trade minister
