Asia Pacific

Carney Says Canada and Australia Can ‘Set the Agenda’ a...

The Canadian prime minister is touring the Asia-Pacific to rejuvenate alliances ...

In a Riskier Era, China Bets on Technology to Resist U....

China announced a 7 percent increase in military spending and a five-year plan t...

To Many, the Buildings Are Incredible Hulks. They’re Do...

Why the country is quick to tear down its modern architectural masterpieces.

What to Know About Nepal's Gen Z Election

Nepal is holding its first election since a youth-led uprising against corruptio...

Where Are China’s A.I. Doomers?

Chinese policymakers and the public have expressed high levels of optimism about...

U.S. Attacks on Iran Test Fragile Truce With China

Beijing has condemned the U.S.-backed strikes on Iran, a close partner. Yet with...

An Epstein Associate Steps Down From Japanese Governmen...

Joichi Ito’s involvement in a publicly funded Japanese initiative had come under...

Carney Hails New Ties Between Canada and India, Setting...

Prime Minister Mark Carney focused on business during a meeting with his Indian ...

In Myanmar, Junta Leader Eyes the Title of President

The military ruler of Myanmar, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, is expected to seek ...

Pakistan Strikes Bagram Air Base, Satellite Images Show

Satellite imagery showed flattened warehouses at the base that served as the ner...

Beyond a Trade War, China, Japan and Others in Asia Fac...

China and its neighbors scrambled to soften the blow of a disorderly trade war. ...

Bagram Air Base Targeted by Pakistan, Afghanistan Says

Afghan officials said they had thwarted a Pakistani airstrike on the former U.S....

China’s New Study Buddy: The A.I. Chatbot

Parents in China are using homegrown chatbots like DeepSeek and Doubao as well a...

China’s Parents Are Outsourcing the Homework Grind to A.I.

Parents in China are turning to A.I. chatbots and other tools to help their chil...

Protesters Try to Storm U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Paki...

At least 22 people were killed in protests across Pakistan as Iran’s neighbors b...

No Clear Endgame in the Conflict Between Afghanistan an...

Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan showed its overwhelming superiority in conv...