Asia - Pacific

EU says China lifted sanctions on bloc's lawmakers
Sanctions imposed on 5 lawmakers after EU sanctioned ‘Chinese entity, individuals accused of human rights abuses’ in Xinjiang
EU says China lifted sanctions on bloc's lawmakers
Sanctions imposed on 5 lawmakers after EU sanctioned ‘Chinese entity, individuals accused of human rights abuses’ in Xinjiang

Pakistan PM Sharif, US top diplomat Rubio discuss tensions with India
US secretary of state emphasized need for ‘both sides to continue working together for peace and stability in South Asia’

Trump claims China 'doing poorly' without American buyers on day US economy shrinks 0.3%
US president suggests Chinese ships turning back on Pacific Ocean due to 145% tariffs

On tensions with India, Pakistan says will not be first to escalate but will strongly react
Foreign minister says armed forces 'on alert,' 'vigilant' about developments after attack in Indian-administered Kashmir

US Marine indicted for raping woman, injuring her rescuer at military base in Japan
Austin Wedington, 27, handed over to Japanese authorities from US military base in Okinawa

World ‘must rise’ above ‘fear’ of America to stop genocide in Gaza: Former Malaysian premier
‘The world is facing a serious threat of a third world war. But the world must call America’s bluff,’ says Minister Mahathir Mohamad