Vietnam's Politburo has adopted Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW, positioning culture as a central pillar of national development with strategic goals extending to 2045, according to official statements.
Singapore lawmakers are urging the government to address inequality, improve public spending transparency, and ease the cost of living as they begin the three-day Budget debate, with a $15.1 billion surplus highlighted as a potential resource.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel this week has deepened strategic and defense ties, with officials highlighting $1.5 billion in arms deals and growing collaboration on advanced military technology.
Tofail Ahmed, a key Awami League organizer from Bangladesh's 1969 uprising and 1971 Liberation War, has shown signs of recovery after more than four months of treatment at Square Hospitals Ltd. The 82-year-old now responds to his name and recognizes family members, hospital officials said.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) has raised its annual dividend by 28% and is forecasting 38% revenue growth for Q1 2026, despite ongoing geopolitical risks tied to China-Taiwan tensions.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reaffirmed China's One-China policy during a press conference on Feb. 6, 2026, while also highlighting the increasing global interest in Chinese culture and lifestyle.
The Philippines and China have long maintained a complex relationship, but recent rhetoric from Philippine military officials has reignited tensions over territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea, a region the U.S. formally named in 2011.
India's air travel network faced significant disruptions as 16 flights were cancelled across major airports, affecting routes to Newark, New York, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and other key hubs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Tel Aviv marks a shift in India-Israel relations, focusing on defense, artificial intelligence, and high-tech cooperation.
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit Beijing, underscoring the deepening diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations.
Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has warned that the Opposition INDIA alliance could collapse without West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, reigniting political tensions within the bloc.
Pakistan launched air raids into Afghanistan on Sunday, targeting militant camps near the border after a series of attacks blamed on Afghan-based groups, as tensions with India over Afghanistan's new government escalate.
Speculation continues over the true circumstances of LTTE leader V. Prabhakaran's death, with questions raised about the authenticity of the official narrative.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected 50 new 600mm-caliber multiple rocket launchers on Wednesday, calling them the world's most powerful focused strike weapons. The display came days before a rare Workers' Party congress set to outline the nation's five-year policy agenda.
The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 22 fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district early Thursday near Katchatheevu islet after they allegedly crossed into Sri Lankan waters. Four mechanized boats were also confiscated.