World - Asia & Pacific

World - Asia & Pacific

04 February 2026
Asia & Pacific

Iran, China, and Russia Plan Joint Naval Drill Amid Rising Tensions with Washington

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iran, China, and Russia are set to hold a joint naval exercise in the northern Indian Ocean later this month, aiming to boost maritime security and military coordination as tensions with the United States escalate.

Pakistan Calls for Diplomacy with Iran, Warns Against Foreign Interference

TEHRAN (ANA)- Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to diplomatic engagement with Iran and voiced strong opposition to any foreign interference in the country’s internal affairs, cautioning that conflict and instability would threaten regional security and economic development.

Regional countries must unite against US interventions

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, in a telephone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart, emphasized the necessity for regional countries to focus on preserving stability in the region against US interventions.

Iran to host summit of Caspian Sea littoral states

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Islamic Republic of Iran will host the summit of heads of state from the Caspian Sea littoral countries on August 12, with environmental issues being one of the most critical items on the agenda.

Pakistan Opposes Foreign Interference in Iran’s Affairs, FM Spokesperson Says

TEHRAN (ANA)- Pakistan has reaffirmed its stance against foreign interference in Iran’s internal matters, emphasizing support for diplomatic engagement and the revival of the nuclear deal.

Tajikistan Ranks Lowest in GDP Per Capita among Post-Soviet Nations

TEHRAN (ANA)- Tajikistan has the lowest nominal GDP per capita among all post-Soviet countries, according to newly released data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

China's Economy Shows Stable Growth

TEHRAN (ANA)- China's economy demonstrated stable growth, with GDP expanding 5.2 percent year on year in the first three quarters of 2025, as positive factors accumulated despite global headwinds, official data showed.

Healthcare Systems Comparison: Singapore vs UAE

TEHRAN (ANA)- Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) represent two of the most advanced and rapidly developing healthcare systems in Asia and the Middle East, respectively but still there are some differences between the two countries’ medical policy.

Short Comparative Report on Healthcare Systems in Japan, South Korea

TEHRAN (ANA)- The following report will briefly compare the two East Asian countries of Japan and South Korea in terms of healthcare system.

Comparing Healthcare: New Zealand vs. Australia

TEHRAN (ANA)- This report provides a concise yet detailed comparison of the healthcare systems of New Zealand (NZ) and Australia (AU), focusing on three critical dimensions: funding and system structure, service delivery focus, and the adoption rate of medical technology and research.