Asia
China says military spending to grow 7.1 percent in 2022
Some 1.45 trillion yuan ($230 billion) has been set aside for national defence, according to a government budget report
Pakistan likely to remain on FATF's grey list for four more months: Report
Pakistan has been on the grey list of the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force since June 2018
North Korea says it tested cameras for spy satellite
A spy satellite is among an array of sophisticated weapons systems that Kim Jong Un vowed to develop under military modernisation plans
North Korea blames US for Ukraine crisis
North Korea, in a muted response issued in the form of a commentary, said the US was to blame for the unfolding disaster
China using 'cultural appropriation' to expand soft borders: Report
Cultural appropriation happens when someone from one culture adopts another culture's style
Pakistan summons Indian Charge d'Affaires over hijab controversy
The official was conveyed Pak's deep concern over alleged religious intolerance, negative stereotyping and discrimination against Muslims
South Korea regrets Hyundai Pak's offensive post as India erupts
India on Tuesday said it had summoned the South Korean ambassador and conveyed to him New Delhi’s displeasure on the Hyundai post
China suffered higher losses Galwan Valley clash than reported: Report
The report said it also showed the extreme lengths Beijing has gone to silence discussion about the battle
North Korea test-fires most powerful missile since 2017
Pyongyang tested hypersonic missiles twice this month, as well as carrying out four launches of short-range ballistic and cruise missiles
India's wheat shipment to Afghanistan via Pakistani soil to begin in early February
Pakistan last year allowed India to send 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan by using its land route