Asia Pacific

Published: 24 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. US President Donald Trump has personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at a military airbase outside Washington, opening a closely watched state visit focused on trade, technology, artificial intelligence and the broader strategic relationship between the world's two largest economies. Trump and first lady Melania Trump travelled to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Wednesday evening to greet...

Published: 23 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Iran has rejected suggestions that it has abandoned its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz after holding three hours of talks with US representatives in New York, while President Donald Trump described the discussions as highly productive and indicated that further negotiations could take place soon. The unexpected meeting brought Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi together with...

Published: 23 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A Sri Lankan court has convicted 15 men for their involvement in the deadly Easter Sunday bombings of 2019, bringing a major terrorism trial to a close more than seven years after coordinated attacks on churches and hotels left hundreds dead and shook the country. The Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar in Colombo delivered its long-awaited verdict on Tuesday...

Published: 23 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are preparing for a closely watched meeting in Washington, with artificial intelligence, trade and Taiwan expected to feature prominently as the two countries attempt to manage a relationship marked by deep strategic distrust. Xi’s visit is his first state visit to the United States since 2015 and represents the...

Published: 23 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has reaffirmed her country’s “consistent support” for the International Criminal Court (ICC), following renewed criticism of the institution by US President Donald Trump and growing pressure within Japan for the government to defend the court more publicly. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, Takaichi linked Japan’s support...

Published: 22 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Typhoon Dujuan has left at least four people dead and 22 others injured in Japan after powerful winds and exceptionally heavy rain triggered landslides, flooded streets and widespread disruption across the Tokyo region and surrounding areas. As the storm moved away from the country on Tuesday, emergency workers continued searching damaged homes for missing residents while authorities assessed...

Published: 21 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Japan is preparing for another round of dangerous weather as Tropical Storm Dujuan moves close to the country’s Pacific coast and is expected to regain typhoon strength. The storm has already brought heavy rainfall to parts of eastern Japan, while authorities have warned of flooding, landslides, powerful winds and dangerous coastal conditions, particularly across the Izu Islands and...

Published: 21 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. When Jasmine organises feminist activities in Beijing these days, she rarely describes them publicly as feminist events. Instead, gatherings may be presented as cultural or artistic activities, with details shared privately among trusted contacts rather than advertised openly on social media. For activists who remember the early years of China’s MeToo movement, the change is striking. What was...

Published: 21 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Countries that have traditionally relied on the United States for security, trade and diplomatic support are increasingly examining alternative partnerships as uncertainty surrounding Washington’s foreign policy reshapes international relations. With world leaders preparing to gather for the annual United Nations General Assembly, a more fragmented global system is becoming increasingly visible, with middle powers seeking ways to reduce...

Published: 19 September 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Pakistan is facing growing pressure over its security commitments to Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting involving Yemen’s Houthi movement raises questions about whether Islamabad could eventually be drawn into another Middle Eastern conflict. The issue has become increasingly urgent following the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye in August. Under the...