Asia-Pacific

New Zealand’s election hangs in the balance as special votes threaten the centre-right coalition’s narrow lead and could reshape the next government.

The BOJ held rates at 1.25% as underlying inflation met its 2% target, marking a historic milestone and opening the door to further interest rate hikes.

Australian MP Helen Haines is in serious but stable condition after losing both legs in an alleged car attack outside her Wangaratta electorate office.

Severe Bangkok flooding paralysed Suvarnabhumi Airport, forcing Thai Airways to cut 30 flights and leading to the CEO’s suspension.

Tokyo identifies China’s expanding military activities as its “greatest long-term strategic challenge”, citing pressure on Taiwan and the Senkaku Islands.

Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu is facing a mounting disaster after a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture.

The CJP demonstrations have become one of the most visible youth uprisings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term.

The typhoon struck during a period of heightened seasonal flood risk, adding pressure to local authorities already managing summer weather hazards.

China’s launch of a long-range submarine-fired ballistic missile across the Pacific has jolted regional security dynamics.

Bavi stands out not just for its strength, but for how long it has remained a major cyclone and how far its effects have spread.

The pact serves as a blueprint for multilateralism, encouraging other small, highly trade-reliant states to join the architecture.