Asia & Pacific

On April 17, China formally protested against what it called “repeated military surveillance flights” by New Zealand near its airspace.

James Gorrie, Epoch Times contributor and author of “The China Crisis,” joined NTD to explain exactly how the Chinese Communist Party is helping Iran resist the United States. He wrote an article for The Epoch Times titled “China’s Not-So-Quiet Hand in Iran’s War Effort.”

As two major ceasefires in the Middle East continue amid peace talks, NTD speaks with Kervin Aucoin, a former lead intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance coordinator for the U.S. Army.

Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers.

Sensitive U.S. military locations in the Middle East may have been revealed by commercial satellite images before an Iranian attack that injured American troops.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) holds a press briefing on the regional economic outlook in the Asia and Pacific Department.

Around 250 people were missing after ‌a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman ‌Sea, the United Nations’ refugee and ⁠migration agencies said in a joint statement on Tuesday.

The U.S. and Indonesia have announced a “major defense cooperation partnership.”

The United States is boosting its military cooperation with Indonesia, expanding its presence near the Strait of Malacca—one of the world's most critical shipping lanes for oil headed to China.

The United States, Australia, and the Philippines held joint maritime exercises involving warships, fighter jets, and surveillance aircraft from April 9-12. This comes as regional tensions with Beijing continue in the South China Sea.

The Philippines on April 13 said that Chinese fishermen have been pouring cyanide into waters near the Spratly Islands, raising concerns over environmental damage and escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea.

Indonesian defense ministry said in a statement that the two countries are still discussing the "Letter of Intent".

Critics warn Beijing is reframing 'peace' as talks highlight divisions in Taiwanese politics amid China's continued military activity around Taiwan.

China's foreign minister Wang Yi held talks with his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a two-day visit from April 9-10.

Retired Marine Colonel Grant Newsham spoke to NTD on the April 10 meeting between Taiwan's opposition leader and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and what this means for the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting.

Japan has downgraded its assessment of its relations with China from "one of the most important bilateral relations" in 2025 to "an important neighbor" in its 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook.

US Coast Guard Spots Overturned Vessel Near Saipan During Search for Missing Ship With 6 on Board.

'They informed me that my deportation was a direct request from Beijing,' Abdulhakim Idris said.

Australia will sign a contract with Japan to purchase 11 Mogami-class frigates for the navy on April 18.

A young wolf evaded capture for nine days after escaping a South Korean zoo. The animal was finally recaptured on Friday, bringing to a close a saga that gripped the nation’s public.

On April 17, China formally protested against what it called “repeated military surveillance flights” by New Zealand near its airspace.

James Gorrie, Epoch Times contributor and author of “The China Crisis,” joined NTD to explain exactly how the Chinese Communist Party is helping Iran resist the United States. He wrote an article for The Epoch Times titled “China’s Not-So-Quiet Hand in Iran’s War Effort.”

As two major ceasefires in the Middle East continue amid peace talks, NTD speaks with Kervin Aucoin, a former lead intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance coordinator for the U.S. Army.

Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers.

Sensitive U.S. military locations in the Middle East may have been revealed by commercial satellite images before an Iranian attack that injured American troops.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) holds a press briefing on the regional economic outlook in the Asia and Pacific Department.

Around 250 people were missing after ‌a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman ‌Sea, the United Nations’ refugee and ⁠migration agencies said in a joint statement on Tuesday.

The U.S. and Indonesia have announced a “major defense cooperation partnership.”

The United States is boosting its military cooperation with Indonesia, expanding its presence near the Strait of Malacca—one of the world's most critical shipping lanes for oil headed to China.

The United States, Australia, and the Philippines held joint maritime exercises involving warships, fighter jets, and surveillance aircraft from April 9-12. This comes as regional tensions with Beijing continue in the South China Sea.

The Philippines on April 13 said that Chinese fishermen have been pouring cyanide into waters near the Spratly Islands, raising concerns over environmental damage and escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea.

Indonesian defense ministry said in a statement that the two countries are still discussing the "Letter of Intent".

Critics warn Beijing is reframing 'peace' as talks highlight divisions in Taiwanese politics amid China's continued military activity around Taiwan.

China's foreign minister Wang Yi held talks with his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a two-day visit from April 9-10.

Retired Marine Colonel Grant Newsham spoke to NTD on the April 10 meeting between Taiwan's opposition leader and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and what this means for the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting.

Japan has downgraded its assessment of its relations with China from "one of the most important bilateral relations" in 2025 to "an important neighbor" in its 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook.