As per a report by World Atlas, here's a look at the top five largest countries in the Asia by area. This list includes the likes of India, China, and Saudi Arabia. Did your nation make the cut? Check it out.

From Saudi Arabia to China, 5 largest countries in Asia by area - Where does India stands?

Belarus freed 52 political prisoners on Thursday as part of a deal brokered by the United States, which lifted some sanctions on the country’s national airline. It was another sign of a possible rapprochement between Washington and Minsk, a close ally of Russia that has faced Western isolation for years. U.S. President Donald Trump and Belarus’ Alexander Lukashenko spoke on the phone last month, and the American leader even suggested a face-to-face meeting could be in the works.



Belarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners as US Lifts Some Sanctions on Its National Airline | WION

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Wednesday (Sep 10) declared that the NATO member had invoked Article 4 of the Western defence alliance for urgent talks after Russian drones violated its airspace. This comes after Tusk told the parliament that 19 violations of Poland’s airspace were identified overnight, and shot down at least three drones. He added that there were no casualties in the “Russian action.”



Russia vs Poland: Poland Accuses Russia of 'Unprecedented' Drone Strikes, Invokes NATO Article 4

“It could have been a mistake,” Donald Trump offered when asked on Thursday about the mass Russian drone violation of Polish airspace.


Trump says drone incursion to Poland could have been a mistake 

The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed statements by Warsaw and other European countries about the shooting down of Russian drones over NATO. Watch this report for more details!


Poland-Russia tensions: Russia dismisses Western 'rhetoric' about drones in Poland

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From United States to China, 5 largest countries in the world by area

Just a day after the incursion in Poland, Russia expressed dissatisfaction with Finland about building a fence along its eastern border and threatened that a confrontation with Russia would collapse its statehood. 

After incursion in Poland Russia threatens Finland about "building a new ‘Mannerheim Line'”

India on Thursday reiterated its advisory for citizens to stay away from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, following new reports of Indian nationals being enticed into joining the Russian military and deployed to the front lines.

India Warns Its Citizens Against Joining Russian Army: 'Stay Away From Any Offers'

Poland: European officials reported that multiple Russian drones entered Poland on Wednesday in what was described as a deliberate provocation. NATO responded by scrambling fighter jets to intercept them, marking the first time the alliance faced a potential threat in its airspace.


Russia-Poland tensions: Europe on edge as Moscow tests NAATO defences

Poland-Russia: President Volodymyr Zelensky said the mass entry of Russian drones into Poland was a deliberate Kremlin operation, not an accident. He called for urgent joint European air defense and pledged Ukraine’s support to Poland with technology and intelligence.


Poland-Russia: Zelensky Slams Russia For Deliberately Violating Polish Airspace

Poland: European officials reported that multiple Russian drones entered Poland on Wednesday in what was described as a deliberate provocation. NATO responded by scrambling fighter jets to intercept them, marking the first time the alliance faced a potential threat in its airspace.



Poland: NATO Intercepts Russian Drones; War Spillover Concerns Rise 

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As tensions spike after repeated Russian airspace violations and drone incursions, questions are growing over whether NATO is inching closer to direct confrontation with Russia. Watch the video to know more on this!

Russia-Poland conflict: Is NATO now inching closer to war with Russia? 

Alleged Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace has tested NATO's eastern defences on Wednesday. Poland says Russian drones violated its airspace, calling it a serious provocation. Europe scrambled jets, and Poland invoked NATO’s Article 4, pushing for urgent action. Meanwhile, Russia has denied breaching Polish airspace and has demanded proof. Could this 'mystery' drone incursion spark a wider conflict?


Russia-Poland tensions: NATO defenses tested by mystery drone | Poland warns of WWII-level conflict

NATO fighter jets have shot down multiple Russian drones deep inside Polish territory, marking a sharp escalation in the Russia-Poland conflict. The incident underscores rising security risks along NATO’s eastern flank.

Russia-Poland conflict: NATO planes shoot down Russian drones deep inside Poland

Poland has invoked NATO’s Article 4, calling for urgent consultations with alliance members amid repeated Russian airspace violations. Watch the video to know more on this!

Russia-Poland conflict: Poland invokes NATO's article 4 for urgent talks

Russia-Poland Tensions: Russia has stated that its recent drone attacks did not target Polish sites, following Poland’s confirmation of multiple airspace violations. Watch the video to know more on this!

Russia-Poland conflict: Russia says did not target polish sites in drone attack 

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that Russian drones violated Polish airspace during a large-scale assault on Ukraine and has also  confirmed 19 violations of its airspace by Russian aircraft, intensifying tensions along NATO’s eastern flank. 

Russia-Poland conflict: Poland confirms 19 airspace violations by Russia, Kremlin refuses to comment

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa is to visit Moscow next month, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced in Damascus.


Syrian President Al-Sharaa To Join Russia-Arab Summit, Will Visit Moscow

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Under Article 4, any NATO member can call urgent talks when it feels that its “territorial integrity, political independence or security” are threatened.

After Russian drone incursion, Poland invokes NATO Article 4 – What it means

Poland: Poland’s armed forces shot down Russian drones over its airspace on Wednesday, marking the first direct engagement with Russian military assets since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.


Poland-Russia Tensions: Poland Confirms Its Airspace 'Violated'

Syrian President Al-Sharaa will take part in the Russia-Arab summit

At least 24 civilians were killed in a Russian airstrike on Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, as Yarova village came under heavy bombing. Meanwhile, NATO’s Secretary General met with the UK Prime Minister to discuss the escalating Ukraine war.


Russia-Ukraine war: 24 civilians killed in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region 

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