Japan and Philippines agree to weapons pact talks as China’s ‘coercive activities’ cause alarm

German car-ramming suspect’s motive remains unclear. Officials say he had psychiatric treatment

Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals

Romania’s pro-European coalition collapses after prime minister fails no-confidence vote

Thailand scraps 2001 maritime territory deal with Cambodia after years of deadlock

An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people and injures dozens of others