Asia / Pacific

Taiwan said Thursday it detected 16 Chinese warships in waters around the island, one of the highest numbers this year, as Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taipei. The navy vessels,…

South Korean police said Wednesday that they raided President Yoon Sook Yeol‘s office, as the investigation into his declaration of martial law gathers pace. “The Special Investigation Team has conducted…

China has expanded military drills around Taiwan aimed at drawing “a red line” for the next US president, Taipei authorities said Wednesday, branding Beijing a “troublemaker”. Beijing’s biggest maritime drills…

Taiwan‘s military was on high alert Monday after detecting Chinese warships near the island, Taipei said, as Beijing vowed to “firmly defend” its sovereignty in response to the drills. Taiwan’s…

South Korea’s opposition on Monday accused the ruling party of staging a “second coup” by clinging to power and refusing to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of…

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s future remained uncertain Sunday even after surviving an impeachment vote over his brief imposition of martial law. Yoon’s party killed off an impeachment motion…

South Korea‘s embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol apologised but stopped short of resigning Saturday over his declaration of martial law, as protesters gathered outside parliament ahead of a crucial impeachment…

South Korea‘s ruling party chief demanded Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeol step down over his martial law attempt, warning he posed a great danger to the country. The stunning…

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was still clinging to power Thursday, with his party announcing they will oppose an opposition impeachment motion put forward after his stunning but brief…

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol abandoned a short-lived attempt at martial law on Wednesday, reversing course after lawmakers defied security forces to vote against his declaration and thousands of…