World leaders arrive for APEC under shadow of Ukraine war China’s Xi Jinping, Japan’s Fumio Kishida and France’s Emmanuel Macron among leaders attending economic forum. Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2022
Saudi Crown Prince Begins Asia Tour in South Korea Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has held talks with South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo in Seoul. Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 17, 2022
Explainer: Who Pakistan picks as army chief matters far beyond its borders Pakistan's nuclear armed military is set to get a new supremo later this month when General Qamar Javed Bajwa's tenure as Chief of Army Staff comes to an end. Reuters · Nov 17, 2022
North Korea Fires Missile, Vows 'Fiercer' Response to US North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile on Thursday as it warned of "fiercer military responses" to the US, saying Washington is taking a "gamble it will regret.” North Korea has conducted a record number of such tests this year, and also fired hundreds of artillery shells into the sea… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 17, 2022
Former British envoy among foreign prisoners released in Myanmar Australian academic and Japanese filmmaker also set free as part of an amnesty Wales Online · Nov 17, 2022
New Zealand's Ardern set to meet China's President Xi New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expects to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday on the sidelines of the meeting of the Asia-Pacific trade group APEC, a New Zealand government spokesperson said on Thursday. Reuters · Nov 17, 2022
Asia must not become arena for 'big power contest', says China's Xi The Asia-Pacific is no one's backyard and should not become an arena of big power rivalry, China's President Xi Jinping said on Thursday, warning against Cold War tensions in a region that is a flashpoint of competition between Beijing and Washington. Reuters · Nov 17, 2022
North Korea 'fires ballistic missile towards South Korea's waters' North foreign minister Choe Son Hue warns tensions on the Korean Peninsula are 'more unpredictable' Wales Online · Nov 17, 2022
China’s Xi set for Japan summit as mends ties with US allies TOKYO — Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to hold his first in-person meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday, the latest in a series of summits that appeared aimed at calming tensions with U.S. allies. Tribune News Service · Nov 17, 2022
China's Xi leaves for Thailand to attend APEC summit Chinese President Xi Jinping left on Thursday for the Thai capital of Bangkok, where he will attend a summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) grouping of nations, the official news agency Xinhua said. Reuters · Nov 17, 2022
Myanmar to release 6,000 prisoners, including former British envoy YANGON: Myanmar's military said on Thursday it will release almost 6,000 prisoners, including a former British ambassador, a Japanese journalist and an Australian economics adviser in a rare olive branch from the isolated junta. Bangkok Post · Nov 17, 2022
U.S. Vice President Harris, Philippines' Marcos to discuss Taiwan -envoy Tensions over Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda when U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris meets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr next week, Manila's ambassador to Washington said on Thursday. Reuters · Nov 17, 2022
Myanmar military releasing Turnell, Kubota, Bowman: Reports Military says it is releasing and deporting Sean Turnell, Toru Kubota, Vicky Bowman and Kyaw Htay Oo as part of amnesty. Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2022
Myanmar releases ex-British envoy, Australian adviser, Japanese journalist Myanmar’s military government has released foreign prisoners including Australian economist Sean Turnell, former United Kingdom ambassador Vicky Bowman and Japanese filmmaker Toru Kubota. The release is part of an amnesty to mark the 102nd anniversary of its National Victory Day. Bangkok Post · Nov 17, 2022
ABC News · Nov 17, 2022 Australian Sean Turnell to be released from Myanmar prison Myanmar's military junta has announced it will release Australian economist Sean Turnell from prison.
Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2022 N Korea fires missile, warns US of ‘fiercer’ military responses Missile launch comes after North Korea pledged to respond to US efforts to boost security in the Asia Pacific.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 Thailand to stress sustainability at Asia-Pacific summit Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum begin a two-day summit in Thailand’s capital on Friday with a crowded backdrop of issues to contend with: the Ukraine war, great power rivalry in Asia, inflation and food and energy shortages
Reuters · Nov 17, 2022 North Korea fires ballistic missile -South Korea military North Korea has fired a ballistic missile off its east coast, South Korea's military said on Thursday.
Reuters · Nov 17, 2022 Myanmar junta frees Australian economist, former UK envoy in mass amnesty Myanmar's ruling military on Thursday freed a former British ambassador, a Japanese filmmaker and an Australian economic adviser to deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, officials said, among nearly 6,000 prisoners included in a mass amnesty.
Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022 North Korea launches 'unknown ballistic missile' towards sea of Japan An "unknown ballistic missile" has been fired by North Korea off its eastern coast in the direction of the sea of Japan, said the South Korean military with tensions strained on the peninsula
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 Seoul: North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters
Reuters · Nov 17, 2022 Analysis-China's freeze on Taiwan contact fuels worry as tensions build When Chinese authorities detained a Taiwanese citizen in China in August for an alleged violation of security laws, officials in Taipei sent messages of concern to Beijing seeking details.
Reuters · Nov 17, 2022 North Korea fires missile, vows 'fiercer' response to U.S., allies North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Thursday as it warned of "fiercer military responses" to U.S. efforts to boost its security presence in the region with its allies, saying Washington is taking a "gamble it will regret."
Tribune News Service · Nov 17, 2022 Xi looks away from Putin toward West in return to world stage Turns out Chinese President Xi Jinping’s partnership with Vladimir Putin has limits after all: He doesn’t want to follow the Russian leader into diplomatic isolation.
Reuters · Nov 16, 2022 South Korea's Yoon to hold talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed -Yoon's office South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will hold talks with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Seoul on Thursday, Yoon's office said.