🇹🇼 🇨🇳 #Taiwan's defence ministry said Thursday that 29 more #Chinese fighter jets and drones were detected around the democratic island, following a 24-hour period that saw a surge in #military movement by #Beijing's forces. FRANCE 24's Jan Camenzind Broomby in #Taipei has more ⤵️

My latest from Tokyo, as Japan's new Prime Minister takes office.

🇹🇼 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te delivered a key speech on Thursday as part of the self-ruled island's National Day celebration. He spoke about the domestic economy and #Taiwan's relationship with #China. More from our correspondent in Taipei, Jan Camenzind Broomby 👇

Japan’s election is just hours away. But with a ruling party scandal dominating voter concerns, PM Shigeru Ishiba’s snap election call could prove to be a gamble

Jan Camenzind Broomby has more from Tokyo as exit polls show the ruling LDP set to lose its parliamentary majority

President Yoon appears truly isolated now. His party has switched to impeaching him. His generals have been volunteering information to the opposition lawmakers. So has his ministers who were in the room throughout the martial law.

Raphael Rashid Lee Seung-bang, born 1947, the moment the news was announced.

#Taiwan buckles up for what could be a far more volatile relationship with Washington, its most important security guarantor, as Trump has clenched a historic political comeback. What would a Trump 2.0 mean for Taiwan? cnn.com/2024/12/14/asi…

N. Korea is preparing to send additional troops to Russia, a report has warned. The regime is “accelerating follow-up measures and preparation for an additional dispatch of troops”, SK's JCS said in a memo on Friday. My latest The Telegraph Telegraph World News telegraph.co.uk/world-news/202…

Taiwan has detained a Chinese ship after an undersea communication cable to one of its vulnerable offshore islands was severed, raising suspicions of “grey zone” sabotage by Beijing. My latests for The Times and The Sunday Times W/Richard Lloyd Parry thetimes.com/world/asia/art…

“They would beat me every day,” said Wu. “Some of them avoided leaving visible scars by putting our feet in a bucket of water and then electrocuting us.” My latest speaking to victims of human trafficking now trapped inside Myanmar for The Times and The Sunday Times thetimes.com/world/asia/art…

Scam centres in Myanmar run by organised crime groups have conned victims out of billions of dollars. But Burmese militia groups have now launched a crackdown

"People are asking for help to rescue their family members from the fallen down buildings." "The people who could escape from dangerous conditions are sleeping on empty ground." Death toll in Myanmar climbs to 1,000+ after a massive quake. My latest NPR

Sagaing fire and rescue….

🇲🇲 Search operations continue after Friday’s #earthquake in #Myanmar killed over 2,700 people. 🇹🇭 At least 20 people died in neighbouring #Thailand. 🚨 The toll is expected to rise as rescuers reach towns and villages cut off by the quake. 🎥 Jan Camenzind Broomby reports

🇵🇭 #FOCUS - Last March, Interpol arrested former Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte, accusing him of crimes against humanity for his deadly war on drugs. But despite the accusations, many Filipinos continue to support him. Alexis Bregere, Melodie Sforza and Jan Camenzind Broomby ⤵️

🗳️ Centre-left leader Lee Jae-myung was declared #SouthKorea’s new president Wednesday after winning a snap election, taking over a nation deeply divided following his predecessor’s failed attempt to declare martial law. ➡️ Jan Camenzind Broomby reports

Taiwan today began it's largest annual military exercises, the Han Kuang. We took a trip to Miaoli, Taiwan, to see reservists in action. Latest/ FRANCE 24 English

🇰🇵 Kim Jong-un crossed into 🇨🇳 by train on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s military parade in #Beijing marking the end of World War II. 🇨🇳 President #XiJinping called 🇷🇺 President #Putin an “old friend” during talks in the Chinese capital. ➡️ Our correspondent Jan Camenzind Broomby reports

🇨🇳 🪖 Locals in #Beijing lined up near the route of Wednesday's #military parade, showcasing the country's technological #arsenal on a large scale, hoping to catch a glimpse of the arms on display and the world leaders in attendance. Jan Camenzind Broomby has the details ⤵️