In a historic political shift, Nepal has sworn in Balendra Shah—an engineer, former rapper, and ex-mayor of Kathmandu—as the nation’s new prime minister. At 35, he becomes one of the … Read More
Thousands of transport workers across the Philippines have launched a nationwide strike to protest sharply rising fuel prices that have eroded their incomes and disrupted commuter services. Drivers of jeepneys, … Read More
Ordinary life across Asia is being disrupted as the ongoing conflict involving Iran fuels a global energy crisis. Soaring oil prices, triggered by geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions, are hitting … Read More
The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is creating ripple effects that are being felt in India, where households are seeing rising prices for fuel, food, and … Read More
At least 14 people have been killed and nearly 60 others injured in a devastating fire at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea. The blaze broke out on … Read More
Leaders from Southeast Asia convened in Phnom Penh, Cambodia this week to discuss plans for expanding trade and diplomatic ties with Brazil, highlighting growing economic cooperation between Asia and South … Read More
As clashes continue along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, the conflict has increasingly become a battle over perception as well as territory. Both governments and affiliated media are vying to control the … Read More
Tokyo, Japan – In a development that underscores the delicate geopolitical balancing act in the Indo-Pacific region, Japan has officially rejected a recent assessment by the United States regarding its … Read More
Sri Lanka has launched a series of urgent economic measures to confront the escalating global fuel supply crisis, which threatens to disrupt energy-dependent sectors and weaken the country’s fragile economic … Read More
A devastating airstrike in Kabul has sparked widespread concern after Taliban authorities claimed that a major drug rehabilitation hospital was hit, resulting in heavy civilian casualties. The incident has further … Read More
