Armenia's Foreign Ministry accuses Azerbaijan of preparing an escalation against Yeravan via the use of an “aggressive rhetoric” aimed at undermining existing agreements between both countries, adding that Baku is preparing for genocide of Armenians in the Karabakh region.

South Korea will fully implement a key military intelligence-sharing pact with Japan as the two countries are seeking to mend ties.

Nearly 50,000 teachers and early childhood educators in New Zealand have walked off their jobs, demanding better pay and working conditions, after union talks with the Ministry of Education stalled.

The Philippines and the United States are scheduled to hold their largest ever joint military exercises.

The Biden administration unveils details of a joint agreement with Britain and Australia to supply Canberra with nuclear-powered submarines as part of a trilateral security pact between the three countries. 

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin faces court charges over alleged abuse of power and money laundering in projects launched under his premiership.

At least 17 people were killed and dozens of others injured in an explosion in a crowded market area in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Tuesday, a local fire service official said.