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China has revealed a new catalogue of encouraged industries for foreign investment, effective Feb 2026. The list adds 205 sectors for a total of 1,679, aiming to attract capital into high-tech fields.

Chinese state media is escalating criticism of Japan's alleged 'neo-militarism,' raising tensions. Beijing has warned it has sufficient policy tools to respond if its core interests are threatened.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has condemned South Korea's nuclear submarine plans while unveiling an 8,700-ton sub, signaling an escalation in the regional arms race.

North Korea's state media KCNA reports that leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, a major development that could shift the security balance in Northeast Asia.

Bangladesh's main opposition party, the BNP, is preparing to welcome back its leader Tarique Rahman from a 17-year exile with a rally of up to 5 million supporters, a key event ahead of the February general election.

President Lee Jae-myung's backing of the Unification Ministry's role in North Korea policy is fueling a conflict between 'self-reliance' and 'pro-alliance' factions within Seoul, with major implications for the U.S. alliance amid growing U.S.-China tensions.

Hun Sen's decades-long grip on Cambodia is being tested by fractures within his own elite. But the international community is failing to see the shift, clinging to a flawed geopolitical playbook.

Four prisoners in the UK linked to Palestine Action are continuing a hunger strike despite severe health risks. This article covers their demands and the escalating political fallout.

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf with one year left on his reported $100m contract. We analyze the reasons behind his exit and what it means for the PGA Tour.

China's Air Force commander, Chang Dingqiu, and political commissar, Guo Puxiao, missed a key event led by Xi Jinping, fueling speculation that the military's anti-corruption purge is expanding.

President Xi Jinping has mandated China's central state-owned enterprises to lead industrial upgrading and secure key technologies, signaling a major push in the state-led development model amid global tech rivalries.

In 2025, former President Trump initiated a push for Republican-led states to redraw congressional maps, a move aimed at securing an advantage in the 2026 midterm elections and potentially deciding control of the House.