Bangladesh President Shahabuddin resigns 2 years ahead of his 5-year term

Appointed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in April 2023, Mohammed Shahabuddin's term was set to end in 2028

Bangladesh President Shahabuddin resigns 2 years ahead of his 5-year term

Appointed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in April 2023, Mohammed Shahabuddin's term was set to end in 2028

EXPLAINER – What Australia’s AI framework means for tech companies and creators

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Vietnam weighs tighter social media rules for children under 16

Draft decree proposes stronger age verification, parental oversight and gaming limits to bolster online child safety24 July 2026

Indonesia condemns Red Sea attacks, urges political process to resolve Yemen conflict

Jakarta says assaults on commercial shipping violate international law, threaten maritime security, global trade and regional stability 24 July 2026

North Korea backs ASEAN role, criticizes US pursuit of own 'security, prosperity' in Southeast Asia

Pyongyang accuses Washington, Tokyo and Seoul of using ASEAN meetings to fuel confrontation24 July 2026

Japan tells X, Google to improve transparency on tackling harmful online content

Communications Ministry issues corrective recommendations to 5 platform operators after finding disclosures on content moderation measures fell short of legal requirements24 July 2026

China says US 'not a party' to South China Sea dispute after Trump-Marcos call

Beijing says involvement of 'non-regional countries' only fuels tensions after Trump pledges to raise Manila's concerns with Chinese President Xi Jinping 24 July 2026

Thailand imposes martial law in southern province after attack kills 5 paramilitary troops

Security forces granted expanded powers in Narathiwat as military launches hunt for insurgents following deadly checkpoint assault 24 July 2026

China urges restraint in Red Sea amid Houthi embargo, attacks

Beijing calls for dialogue, consultation for ‘properly handling disputes’ in Gulf region24 July 2026

China launches Lijian-1 rocket carrying 5 satellites into orbit

Commercial carrier rocket lifts off from northwestern China, successfully deploying payload into designated orbits24 July 2026

China opposes unilateral US tariffs, says trade wars do not serve either side

Trump administration's duties, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, entered into force at 0401GMT over accusations of forced labor by 60 nations24 July 2026

EU backs ASEAN, China in reaching South China Sea code, upgrades ties with Philippines

- 11-member bloc, Beijing ‘making significant progress toward’ concluding Code of Conduct in disputed waterbody ‘by end of the year,’ says top Filipino diplomat24 July 2026

Bangladesh President Shahabuddin resigns 2 years ahead of his 5-year term

Appointed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in April 2023, Mohammed Shahabuddin's term was set to end in 2028

Bangladesh President Shahabuddin resigns 2 years ahead of his 5-year term

Appointed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in April 2023, Mohammed Shahabuddin's term was set to end in 2028

Asia - Pacific

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Asia - Pacific

Austrian, Italian airlines cancel Israel flights over security concerns

South Korean Navy tests humanoid robot as ship's helmsman for first time

Indonesia suspends 10-day search for 14 people missing after ferry sank off South Sulawesi

Trump warns China, Russia against providing arms to Iran, says it ‘would be very bad for them'

Pakistan warns those 'seeking to undermine regional stability'

Japan finds high-value rare earths in deep-sea mining project

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