February 17, 2026

India and China Clash Over Remote Shaksgam Valley Border Dispute

India and China have exchanged sharp words over the Shaksgam Valley, a remote and harsh region in dispute. Both claim the area, reviving old colonial rivalries and complex border issues between the two nations.

February 17, 2026

Hong Kong Welcomes Over 660,000 Visitors During Lunar New Year, Boosting Festive Spirit

Hong Kong draws large crowds for Lunar New Year as visitor numbers rise. More than 530,000 arrivals are from mainland China, with busy airports and rail stations marking the holiday.

February 17, 2026

UAE and Bahrain Start One-Point Air Travellers Project to Speed Up Airport Entry

The UAE and Bahrain have begun a pilot project called One-Point Air Travellers. It lets passengers complete entry checks before flying, cutting wait times and easing travel between the two countries. This smart move could boost tourism, trade, and make cross-border trips smoother in the Gulf.

February 17, 2026

Big Power Rivalry Fuels Maritime Threats in Southeast Asia, Asean Says

Asean sees growing mistrust between superpowers as the biggest threat to maritime security. Smaller nations risk becoming pawns in this fierce geopolitical game, warns Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn.

February 17, 2026

Thousands Exit Syria's al-Hol ISIL Camp Prompting Security, Humanitarian Fears

The population of Syria's al-Hol camp has dropped from 24,000 to a few thousand after the Kurdish-led SDF handed control to the Syrian government. The chaotic exits spark fears of security risks and humanitarian crises as many detainees moved without clear coordination.