US admiral calls for ground-based offensive weaponry in western Pacific
The Pentagon has said it is in favour of basing missiles in the region, allies in Asia have so far appeared to be opposed to the idea of hosting them.
Britain to apply to join Asia-Pacific free trade bloc
Negotiations between the UK and the partnership are expected to start this year, the trade department says.
Asian governments ban crowds to bid farewell to 2020
'Covid loves a crowd' is the guiding sentiment for this New Year's Eve.
