India protests ‘vulgar display’ of injured IAF pilot by Pakistan
India says Pakistani action was in contrast to India’s non-military anti-terror pre-emptive strike at a terrorist camp on Tuesday. India on Wednesday lodged a strong protest…
Flying the flag for peace
Hanoi is relishing its role as host of the Trump – Kim summit. Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc yesterday visited the International Media Centre (IMC) in Hà Nội to…
Two terrorist attacks, one in India and one in Iran, has Pakistan reeling
Due to an unfortunate series of events, Pakistan finds itself in a tricky position. While India is ratcheting up tensions in the aftermath of the Pulwama bombing, the…
Saudi Crown Prince arrives in India
Ready to share intelligence, cooperate with India to eliminate terrorism: Saudi Crown Prince. India and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday exchanged memorandums of understanding (MoUs)…
Will US-led offensive against Huawei present dilemma for South Korea
The US has pressured its allies to act against Huawei, accusing the company of spying for the Chinese government. With the United States continuing to warn its European allies…
Pakistan says India reaction to Kashmir attack is knee-jerk
Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua told foreign diplomats that India’s reaction to a deadly bombing in Kashmir is knee-jerk. Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua on Sunday…
STATEMENT: Asia News Network condemns arrest of Rappler’s Maria Ressa
Ressa was arrested by the Philippines government for libel. The Asia News Network notes with concern and alarm the arrest of Maria Ressa, executive editor and CEO of leading…
Investor Jim Rogers to visit North Korea next month
The famed investor will visit Pyongyang at Kim Jong-un’s invitation. Jim Rogers, a renowned investor and chairman of Rogers Holdings, plans to visit North Korea next month…
Thailand is headed for another political crisis and it can’t stop itself
Prayuth Chan-ocha may be prime minister after elections but what comes after is much harder. On the 16th of May, 1877, French President Patrice de Mac-Mahon dismissed then Prime…
Period hut women fear cold nights in Nepal
Cold winter nights add to the trauma of women banished to period huts. Bimala Bohara has been spending five days of a month inside a shed every single time she has had her period…