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Putin Defends the Ukraine War In Video Address

Putin's defence comes a year after he signed documents to illegally annex four Ukrainian regions.

By Bloomberg

Myanmar's Resistance Forces Claim Majority Territory

The acting leader of Myanmar’s government-in-exile said resistance forces are in control of about 60% of the country’s territory.

By Bloomberg

Improving U.S.-China Communications Raise Hopes for Xi and Biden to Meet

The next opportunity for leader-level talks would be the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco in November.

By Jenni Marsh / Bloomberg

After Seeing Weapons Used in Ukraine, India Is Upgrading Its Artillery

India wants to obtain another 400 self-propelled, long-range guns after observing their effectiveness in shaping battle outcomes in Ukraine.

By Sudhi Ranjan Sen / Bloomberg

What to Know About the Detained Billionaire at the Center of China’s Property Crisis

Hui Ka Yan, founder of China Evergrande Group, has been put under police control. Here’s everything you need to know about his rise and fall.

By Bloomberg News

Top Chinese Scientist Questions India’s Claim to Reaching Moon’s South Pole

The rivalry between Asia’s two biggest countries has extended into outer space.

By Bruce Einhorn / Bloomberg

Taiwan Unveils Submarine Prototype in Face of China Threat

Taiwan’s plan to update its aging naval fleet highlights rising concerns over China’s threat, including the potential for its warships to encircle the island.

By Jennifer Creery and Cindy Wang / Bloomberg

North Korea Amends Constitution to Enshrine Permanent Growth of Nuclear Arsenal

The move is a show of defiance to U.S. requests to return to stalled talks through which Pyongyang could secure economic aid in exchange for disarmament.

By Jon Herskovitz / Bloomberg

Macron Wants Tough E.U. Stance On China

The E.U.'s new, tougher approach to China is shaped by French concerns that Beijing’s trade practices will pose a threat to core industries.

By William Horobin and Ania Nussbaum / Bloomberg

Thai Protest Leader Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Royal Insult

Human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa was among dozens of pro-democracy activists charged under Thailand’s controversial lese-majeste law in 2021.

By Pathom Sangwongwanich / Bloomberg

TikTok’s Shopping Ambitions Face Curbs in Its Largest Market

Indonesia is prohibiting social media companies from facilitating direct e-commerce payments on their platforms, meaning companies can only advertise products but not conduct direct transactions.

By Faris Mokhtar and Olivia Poh / Bloomberg

China’s Army Warns Military Personnel Against Socializing With ‘Wrong People’

Chinese military cadres should “purify their social circle,” a commentary published by the state-run PLA Daily said on Friday, without elaborating on the leaders who were removed from their posts.

By Jane Zhang / Bloomberg

Hollywood Screenwriters Reach Tentative Deal to End Strike

The agreement, if approved by the guild members, will end a strike that began on May 2.

By Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg

South Korea Seeks New Trilateral Summit With China and Japan

South Korea’s envoy to Japan said in an interview that “high-level” talks are underway for a three-nation summit with China to happen this year—and that it wouldn’t affect ties with the U.S.

By Sangmi Cha and Yuki Hagiwara / Bloomberg

Syria’s Assad to Meet Xi on First China Trip Since 2004

Beijing is taking more steps to expand its influence in the Middle East.

By Bloomberg News

New Thai PM Vows to Restrict Cannabis Use After Decriminalization Last Year

“The law will need to be rewritten,” said Srettha Thavisin, whose Pheu Thai Party promoted a hard-line anti-drug campaign ahead of the May election. “It needs to be rectified.”

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat / Bloomberg

Ukraine-Poland Friendship Shows Signs of Fraying Over Grain Dispute, Arms Supply

A further worsening could have direct implications for the war, as Poland is the primary destination for refugees and the gateway to about 90% of all the western aid and military equipment headed for Kyiv.

By Natalia Ojewska and Piotr Skolimowski / Bloomberg

Azerbaijan Ends Fight in Disputed Region

The rapid conclusion to the fighting came after Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev had rejected US and European demands to end his military campaign.

By Bloomberg

China Accuses U.S. of Hacking Huawei Servers

China accused the U.S. of infiltrating Huawei servers since 2009 in a broad-based effort to steal data.

By Debby Wu / Bloomberg

Son of Former Singapore PM Goh Reportedly Charged With False Trading

The development adds to a number of scandals in the financial hub known for its zero tolerance for corruption.

By Philip J. Heijmans / Bloomberg
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