Asia News

China bans BBC news broadcasts in apparent retaliatory move

BBC World News is not included in most TV channel packages in China but is available in some hotels and residences.

Covid-19: Pakistan to exempt vaccine imports from price caps

The documents show the cabinet of Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved the proposal.

Afghanistan: Over 50 Taleban fighters killed in army operations

The operations were conducted in the provinces of Kandahar and other areas.

India to take tough action on misuse of social media

Union Law Minister warns users over spread fake news and violence.

India says reached accord with China for troop pull back

Defence minister Rajnath Singh says India is committed to maintaining peaceful situation

Tokyo 2020 President Mori to resign over sexist comments

Fuji News Network reports Olympics organising committee president Yoshiro Mori will step down

US announces sanctions, asks Myanmar military to free leaders

President Biden said the US would soon unveil new sanctions on Myanmar generals

New Zealand, Australia on tsunami watch after strong earthquake

Quake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands in the Pacific.

China spacecraft enters Mars orbit, second in 2 days after UAE

On Tuesday, UAE's Hope Probe successfully made orbital entry.

India: PM Modi invites protesting farmers for talks on farm bills

Tens of thousands of farmers have been camping out on main highways for more than two months.