South Korean stock market plunges over potential Iran-related energy crisis
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South Korean stock market plunges over potential Iran-related energy crisis

In a shock for South Korea, the country's KOSPI index dropped by over 12 percent Wednesday in its w…

A global superpower with a quiet voice: China 'not as loud or influential' beyond the Global South
France 24 Asia 10 hours ago
A global superpower with a quiet voice: China 'not as loud or influential' beyond the Global South

As China’s annual “Two Sessions” gathers thousands of political delegates in Beijing, Oliver …

In Japan, support for the death penalty remains high
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In Japan, support for the death penalty remains high

Japan is one of the few countries that still use the death penalty. The most recent execution took …

Death of Ali Khamenei : Pro-Iranian regime protesters attack US consulates
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Death of Ali Khamenei : Pro-Iranian regime protesters attack US consulates

On Sunday in Karachi, at least nine protesters were killed during violent clashes outside the US co…

'Trump has a tradition of betraying his allies': Will Khamenei's death bring regime change in Iran?
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'Trump has a tradition of betraying his allies': Will Khamenei's death bring regime change in Iran?

Former NATO vice chief-of-staff Michel Yakovleff weighs in on US President Donald Trump's call for …

Ignoring the optics: Modi stands firmly by Netanyahu in Israel
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Ignoring the optics: Modi stands firmly by Netanyahu in Israel

In this edition of Access Asia, we explore what the recent visit by India's prime minister to Isra…

Why former Karabakh official Ruben Vardanyan isn't appealing his 20-year prison term in Azerbaijan
France 24 Asia 6 days ago
Why former Karabakh official Ruben Vardanyan isn't appealing his 20-year prison term in Azerbaijan

Armenian-born billionaire Ruben Vardanyan was sentenced to 20 years in prison by an Azerbaijani mil…

North Korea's Kim pledges economic push as his sister is elevated at party congress
France 24 Asia 7 days ago
North Korea's Kim pledges economic push as his sister is elevated at party congress

Members of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party have been gathering in Pyongyang this week, where Ki…

'We have to avoid acts of provocation' with Cambodia, Thai FM says
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'We have to avoid acts of provocation' with Cambodia, Thai FM says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow called for de-escalati…

Pakistan launches border strikes on Afghanistan
France 24 Asia 10 days ago
Pakistan launches border strikes on Afghanistan

Islamabad said it carried out strikes along the border with Afghanistan early Sunday, targeting wha…

AI Summit in New Delhi, India: World leaders seek shared stance on AI
France 24 Asia 12 days ago
AI Summit in New Delhi, India: World leaders seek shared stance on AI

Dr Melanie Garson, Associate professor in international security, is our guest.

India AI summit in New Delhi: When AI amplifies the biases of users
France 24 Asia 12 days ago
India AI summit in New Delhi: When AI amplifies the biases of users

Rachel Adams, Founding CEOof thye Global Centre on AI Governance (GCG), is our guest.