Asia Pacific Focus

Indonesia confirms release of Abu Bakar Bashir, Islamist cleric involved in Bali bombings

Bali bombings: On Monday, Indonesian government confirmed the release of Abu Bakar Bashir, the radical Islamist who was arrested for… Read More

January 6, 2021

South Korea & Iran standoff: South Korea sends forces near strait of Hormuz as Iran rejects releasing captured vessel

South Korea & Iran standoff: Strait of Hormuz is witnessing arrival of South Korean forces as Iran is coerced to… Read More

January 5, 2021

Outbreaks outside of the country may have caused Covid-19 pandemic, says China’s FM Wang Yi

China’s FM Wang Yi: While the World Health Organization (WHO) continues investigating the origin of SARS-Cov-2, the Chinese foreign minister… Read More

January 5, 2021

In Japan, Shinzo Abe’s scandal can negatively impact Suga

Shinzo Abe's scandal: Shinzo Abe's involvement in Cherry blossom scandal can threaten Yoshihide Suga's political career Japan's former Prime Minister… Read More

January 1, 2021

Sri Lanka terminates Japan-funded multimillion dollar development projects

Development Projects: Sri Lanka terminated two multimillion dollar development and infrastructure projects funded by Japan. The move is likely to impact… Read More

December 31, 2020

Chinese Court sentences Zhang Zhan for four years in jail over Covid report

Chinese Court sentences Zhang Zhan: A 37-year-old former attorney, and citizen journalist have been ordered four years in jail by… Read More

December 29, 2020

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists caught at sea go on trial in China under National Security Law

National Security Law: Ten out of the 12 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists who were arrested at sea while they were… Read More

December 28, 2020

Antarctica rescue mission: China and US’s five day operation rescues sick Australian

Antarctica rescue mission: One of the most challenging rescue operation was carried out in Antarctica. The five day rescue mission… Read More

December 26, 2020

China Finds Right Moment To Get Back At Germany At UN Security Council Meeting

UN Security Council Meeting: Germany’s exit from the UN Security Council is receiving an open applause from China.  Berlin finished… Read More

December 24, 2020

South Korea and Japan scramble jets to shadow bombers by Russia and China

South Korea & Japan scramble jets: Russian and Chinese bombers carried out a joint patrol mission on Tuesday over the… Read More

December 23, 2020

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