Asia

Nepal: tea industry hit by India’s stricter export procedures

26 Jun 2026
Nepal’s tea industry is facing a serious crisis after India introduced stricter export procedures for Nepali tea, forcing the closure of more than eighty factories and tea estates across the eastern districts of…

Iran / USA: agreement to be signed on 19 June, but doubts remain

18 Jun 2026
The USA and Iran are reportedly preparing to sign a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending recent hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Details released by US officials outline a broad framework…

Iran conflict: local Christians face growing uncertainty

18 Jun 2026
Christians living in the Arabian peninsula are facing growing uncertainty, primarily because of the Iran conflict. According to Bishop Aldo Berardi, Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia, many believers are migrant workers from Asia…

Afghanistan: at least two dead after Taliban forces open fire on protesters

18 Jun 2026
At least two people, including a woman and a child, were reportedly killed when Taliban forces opened fire on demonstrators in Herat, western Afghanistan, during a rare public protest. The gathering was organised…

Iran / USA conflict: further air strikes from both sides

04 Jun 2026
Tensions in the Gulf have risen sharply after the USA carried out what it described as self-defence strikes against Iranian targets on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. The military said the…

India: welcome for Myanmar’s president to counter China’s influence

04 Jun 2026
India has given a red-carpet welcome to Myanmar’s president Min Aung Hlaing on his first official visit since taking office, signalling a strengthening of ties between the two neighbouring countries. Discussions have focussed…

Pakistan / China: summit reaffirms close relationship

29 May 2026
Xi Jinping reaffirmed Beijing’s ‘unbreakable’ friendship with Pakistan during talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing, as they marked 75 years of diplomatic relations. Xi pledged deeper cooperation through the China-Pakistan Economic…

Iran / USA: new airstrikes threaten fragile negotiations

29 May 2026
Tensions between the USA and Iran remain dangerously high despite ongoing ceasefire talks and diplomatic efforts. On 25 May, there were new US airstrikes on southern Iran, targeting missile sites and ships allegedly…

China / Russia: Xi and Putin meet for important talks

21 May 2026
Only a few days after welcoming Donald Trump, Xi Jinping is hosting Vladimir Putin in Beijing, highlighting China’s growing diplomatic influence amid global instability. Xi and Putin are expected to discuss the wars…

China / USA: does Taiwan want total independence?

21 May 2026
Following his talks in Beijing with Xi Jinping, Donald Trump has warned Taiwan against pursuing formal independence. China regards Taiwan as part of its territory and considers independence a major red line; however,…
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