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The greeting broke with normal protocol, where U.S. presidents greet State Visit guests at the White House.
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Lee Jae Myung discussed warship construction with Trump: South Korea
Lee expects tangible results from bilateral cooperation, his office said.
As Xi lands in Washington, Uyghurs and Tibetans press Trump for human rights showdown
Exile advocacy groups are hopeful that summit will include talks on religious freedom and ending genocide.
North Korea conducted test of upgraded rocket launcher system: State media
The rockets are able to strike targets 100km away in a trajectory flight mode.
North Korea conducted test of upgraded rocket launcher system, KCNA says
SEOUL, Sept 24 - North Korea conducted a test firing of an upgraded 240mm guided multiple rocket launcher system on Tuesday, state news agency KCNA reported on Thursday.
Trump should press Xi to stop support for Iran, Democratic senator says
WASHINGTON, Sept 23 - US Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen said on Wednesday President Donald Trump should press Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit this week over China's support for Iran, saying that Chinese firms were helping Tehran economically and militarily.
AI superpower ambitions take centre stage as Trump and Xi meet
The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.
Commentary: Return of tensions in the South China Sea was a matter of time
Clashes on the water between China and the Philippines have become sharper and more frequent after two years of relative quiet, says Andrew Chubb from the Asia Society Policy Institute.
Cheap to burn, costly to bear: What fuels Indonesia’s persistent cycle of fires and haze?
Wildfires in Indonesia have caused transboundary haze and disrupted livelihoods in Sumatra. In the last of a three-part series, CNA looks at why the fires persist despite bans and crackdowns - and what it will take to stamp them out for good.
Commentary: Sri Lanka exposes the limits of Asia’s anti-scam campaign
Crackdowns can encourage criminal networks to become more decentralised and geographically dispersed, says a researcher.
Australia PM Albanese says OpenAI agent breached government website in June
Australia's public-facing Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal was breached.
Uyghur rights advocate blasts China’s ‘red lines’ warning ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Warning against human rights talk is “not the kind of statement made by a strong country,” Rebiya Kadeer tells RFA.
Indonesian parties weigh new election rules that could narrow 2029 presidential field
Proposal to require backing from two parliamentary factions would shut out parties without seats.
Trump to raise detainees with Xi, but other rights issues may not come up
WASHINGTON, Sept 23 - President Donald Trump is expected to press Chinese leader Xi Jinping to free two US citizens held by China, but it is not clear whether other human-rights issues will get similar attention during this week's summit.
New Zealand says China is its most persistent state-backed cyber threat
WELLINGTON, Sept 24 - New Zealand's cyber security agency said China was the country's most persistent and capable state-backed cyber threat, as foreign actors targeted government agencies and organisations in sectors including health, education and information technology.
One Indian killed in attack on ship heading towards India, Indian embassy in Oman says
NEW DELHI, Sept 23 - One Indian national was killed in an attack on the bulk carrier MV Cape Dao while the vessel was heading towards India, the Indian embassy in Oman said on Wednesday.
Four US Republicans call for Trump to release Taiwan security funds
WASHINGTON, Sept 23 - Four of US President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans called on his administration on Wednesday to release more than $15 billion in stalled national security assistance for Taiwan, as he prepared to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day
Zelensky says Ukraine ready for maritime truce and puts onus on Russia to respond
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 23 - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told leaders at the United Nations on Wednesday that Ukraine was ready for a maritime truce in the Black Sea based on proposals by Egypt, India and Turkey and said it was now up to Russia to respond.
Putin says election turnout shows Russians support military agenda
MOSCOW, Sept 23 - President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that high turnout in last weekend's parliamentary election showed that Russians support their armed forces fighting in Ukraine and the authorities' efforts to protect national security.
Iran’s president says Tehran will not surrender in war with US, but believes in diplomacy
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 23 - Iran will not surrender in the war with the United States, but believes in diplomacy to try to end the conflict, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations on Wednesday.
Hundreds protest in India’s capital after teenager reports gang rape
The alleged assault occurred barely 2km from Lady Shri Ram College, one of the country’s top colleges for women.
China’s Xi to visit Washington without CEO delegation, sources say
BEIJING, Sept 23 - China's President Xi Jinping will arrive in Washington this week without the delegation of Chinese business leaders that Beijing had sought to bring for meetings with US President Donald Trump, two people familiar with the matter said.
Cambodia accuses Thailand of using scam crackdowns as excuse for attacks
Cambodian PM Hun Manet also vowed to not let his country become a “safe haven” for online scams.
Cambodia’s ex-leader Hun Sen complains of ‘constant’ money demands
He noted four individuals requested “tens of thousands of dollars” on Sept 22 alone for houses, vehicles and tuition for their children.
Health Ministry van ferrying training nurses overturns in Ipoh, injuring 3
The van collided with a car at a traffic light intersection.
Civil society groups urge Malaysia to stop Rohingya returns
They cited severe risks of ongoing violence and forced conscription.
UK intends to remain open to Chinese investment while protecting national security: Trade minister
In an exclusive interview with CNA’s Roland Lim, British Minister of State for Trade Anas Sarwar discusses London’s push to balance its relationships with the United States and China while strengthening ties with Southeast Asia.
Watch: Trump and Xi are meeting on US soil - what's at stake?
The BBC’s China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC.
AI boom helps lift Asia growth outlook despite energy, El Nino risks: ADB
The Asian Development Bank raised its 2026 growth projection for the region to 5 per cent, up 0.1 percentage points from its July forecast.
Trump plans grand spectacle for potentially tense Xi talks
WASHINGTON, Sept 23 - US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a three-day visit where the superpowers' tensions over trade, technology and Tehran will play out against a backdrop of pomp and ceremony.
Azerbaijan pardons French national after EU drops sanctions on Usmanov
BAKU, Sept 23 - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev pardoned a French national jailed for espionage on Wednesday, a day after the EU lifted sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov following what diplomats said was pressure from Baku.
Pakistan tightens security ahead of march planned by Imran Khan’s party
ISLAMABAD, Sept 23 - Pakistan curbed access on Wednesday to its capital, Islamabad, ahead of a march planned by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, blocking major highways with shipping containers and deploying tens of thousands of security forces.
Britain says will revisit Chagos deal after latest Trump criticism
The deal would have given Britain a 99-year lease of the base, with the option to extend.
Iranian flight lands in China despite US sanctions threat: Tracker
Mahan Air flight IRM093 landed in Guangzhou at 4.39pm local time on Sept 23.
Rosmah fails to obtain stay on $21 million payment to Lebanese jeweller
She was also ordered to pay RM30,000 in costs.
China’s purges of top military commanders spur questions about war-waging ability
President Xi tightens his grip on the military, but sweeping purges may set back his Taiwan plans.
China touts significant progress tackling Asian scam syndicates
Beijing has worked with regional governments to repatriate tens of thousands of cybercrime suspects.
Japanese PM Takaichi voices support for ICC, rule of law in first UN speech
Her address comes as doubts persist over the UN’s ability to address challenges to rules-based order.
Judge Cambodia’s scam crackdown fairly on the evidence
September 22, 2026 Letter to the Editor: Cambodia’s campaign against online scams Mu Sochua’s September 22 op-ed, “Cambodia’s anti-scam summit can’t whitewash its own record,” does not reflect Cambodia’s current efforts to combat online scams. Cambodia does not claim to have
Death toll from capsized Indonesian ship climbs as search widens for 107 missing
Rescuers found five bodies on Sept 21, four on Sept 22 and seven on Sept 23.
Alleged assault of Chinese tourist in Sabah sparks outrage, prompts state investigation
Sabah’s tourism minister Jafry Ariffin has ordered a full investigation into the incident but some netizens in China have expressed second thoughts about visiting.
From Beijing to Washington: US-China ties face a test as Trump, Xi meet again
United States President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping face a crowded agenda in Washington. Beyond immediate outcomes, a key question is whether their summit can help build a relationship less dependent on them, say analysts.
Myanmar leader says he has been ‘extremely lenient’ towards Suu Kyi: Report
Analysts say Min Aung Hlaing is using the prospect of loosening her detention to entice countries into engaging.