Asia Pacific

The two leaders reportedly emphasised their close ties and collaborative relationship following the swearing in of the 47th US President, according to the Kremlin.

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has brought down buildings as rescuers continue to comb areas for damage and survivors.

President-elect Donald Trump will not unveil China-specific tariffs on his first day in office, as the incoming administration starts with potential engagement with Beijing rather than another trade war.

The country saw the second-weakest rise in nominal GDP since the 1970s but not everyone is convinced the figures reflect the economy’s true growth.

A man is in custody after one of the world’s most bankable movie stars was stabbed multiple times at his home.

Donald Trump will immediately want to hear how Australia and other key allies can help the US, particularly to counter rising competition from Beijing, according to a former senior Pentagon official.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been hiding out in his residence in an attempt to avoid incarceration, has finally been arrested by authorities and taken into custody.

Beijing has in recent weeks broadcast that — unlike during Donald Trump’s first term — it is prepared to confront him as president head-on.

Seismologists say a strong earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has struck southwestern Japan.

More than 400 million people are expected to attend a sacred event that is set to be the world's largest gathering of humanity.

At least 15 have been killed and 40 people are in critical condition after a massive explosion and fire at a service station.

Economic nationalists are making a reckless bet based on Indonesia’s resources boom.

An Australian-born UK minister said security concerns over China had to be balanced with the UK’s need for trade after Brexit left the country in the lurch and voters reliant on charity.

At least 126 people have died in Tibet after a severe earthquake rattled western China and areas of Nepal.

Accused man will face Fiji’s High Court after alleged attack on Virgin Australia crew member on New Year’s Day