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After approximately 11 years, search operations have resumed for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane, which has been a mystery for the world.

Taiwan has seized a Chinese-linked cargo ship after the disruption of a submarine cable connection to the Penghu Islands. The incident is considered a national security issue by Taiwan.

Chinese researchers find a new bat virus capable of cross-species transmission to humans, posing similar risks as COVID-19.

Taiwan reports the presence of 36 Chinese military aircraft and 8 ships near the island, escalating tensions in the region.

An explosion at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi shopping mall in Taichung, Taiwan, has resulted in 5 deaths and 7 injuries.

China reaffirms backing for independent Palestinian state and two-state solution amid Trump's proposal to take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians.

Turkish defense industry's national aircraft carrier project 'Blue Homeland' gets extensive coverage in China's PLA Daily.

Local authorities in Japan's Otaru resort to private security to manage unruly tourists, amidst concerns of overcrowding and safety hazards.

China's construction of a military command center 30 km southwest of Beijing raises concerns in the US.

Italy's Data Protection Authority (GPDP) has blocked access to the Chinese artificial intelligence application DeepSeek.

A fire broke out on a passenger plane in Gimhae International Airport in South Korea. 169 passengers and 7 crew members were evacuated as the fire was suspected to be caused by a portable charger in the cabin baggage.

A man who drove into a crowd in the Chinese city of Zhuhai and killed 35 people has been executed.

President Xi Jinping of China and Donald Trump had a phone call prior to Trump's inauguration, emphasizing a commitment to improve global safety.

North Korea reopens the city of Rason, a port city in the northwest of the country, for foreign tourists after five years of border closure due to the pandemic.

After Covid-19, a new concern arises with the increase in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China, Taiwan, India, and Hong Kong.

Asian countries celebrated the new year of 2025 with impressive fireworks and light shows. Find out how different countries marked the beginning of the year.

The Ukrainian army has released the notes of a North Korean soldier who died in the Russian border area, with detailed drawings including how to bring down a drone.

A 14-year-old skier tragically lost his life in a skiing accident in France when he and six others were caught in an avalanche while skiing off-piste.

As the Chinese economy struggles, companies like Pinduoduo and JD are putting more pressure on their employees, leading to the rise of dismissal bloggers in China.

President Trump criticizes Panama for charging "exorbitant high prices" for using the Panama Canal, threatening to demand its return to the United States if rates are not lowered.

The Malaysian government has approved a new search for Malaysia Airlines plane that disappeared over a decade ago. The search will focus on a new location in the southern Indian Ocean.

The debate over the fairness and addictive nature of claw machines in Hong Kong has intensified following complaints by users who feel they are being unfairly lured into spending excessive amounts of money without winning any prizes.

Experts warn that triggering Article 5 of the NATO charter is becoming more likely as Russia escalates its hybrid war with the West.

Taiwan has raised its military readiness and started military exercises in response to the presence of Chinese warships near the island and restrictions imposed in Chinese airspace.

Eindhoven chipmaker NXP is partnering with Taiwanese TSMC giant to expand a billion-dollar factory in Singapore for the Chinese market.

China strongly condemns the visit of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to the American state of Hawaii, stating that it will take resolute countermeasures against the recent US arms sales to Taiwan.

Italian police, in collaboration with European agencies, conduct large-scale raids on suspects involved in the illegal streaming of TV programs across Europe.

China is becoming increasingly uneasy about the growing friendship between Russia and North Korea, raising concerns about potential military actions in the region.

The Hong Kong High Court has sentenced all 45 activists guilty of 'subversion' after holding unofficial primary elections for the pro-democracy opposition, violating the controversial national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020.

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates Donald Trump on his victory and calls for peaceful cooperation amidst expectations of renewed tensions in trade, technology, and the Taiwan issue.