73 killed in Tezgam train inferno in Pakistan
Fire was caused by a cylinder blast according to government officials. The death toll from a fire in three bogies of a Tezgam train near Liaquatpur city jumped to 73 around 1pm,…
New World Bank rankings points to increased competition in Asia
World Bank ‘Doing Business’ rankings were released last week. A trade war between the world’s two largest economy and an uncertain global economic situation has…
‘All of Pakistan stands by you,’ PM Imran tells Kashmiris on Black Day
It is the anniversary of India’s annexation of the territory. Pakistanis around the world and Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) observed “Black…
Ruling BJP headed for mixed results in state elections in India
The voting took place on Thursday and will be officially declared Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) returned to power in the western state…
China says no plan to replace Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, dismisses report
The statement came concurrently with the Hong Kong government removing a contentious extradition bill that sparked protests. Beijing refuted a media report on Wednesday (Oct 23)…
Nepal needs development, but not by coercion
Reimagining Nepal and developing it warrants a broad outlook that listens to its people and shows regard for their displeasure. The country’s obsession with bulldozers and…
President Joko Widodo sworn in for second term
Joko exhorts Indonesians to develop ‘new ways and values’. A few hours before he was sworn in for a second and final term in office on Sunday (Oct 20), Indonesian…
S. Korean, ASEAN officials look ahead to special summit and stronger regional ties
Korea has increasingly look to Southeast Asia as an export destination and regional partners. Ahead of the highly anticipated summit in Busan next month between the leaders of…
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam unveils measures to ease housing crunch
Lam was forced to deliver speech via video after protests. Embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced measures aimed at easing a housing shortage on Wednesday (Oct 16) as she…
Xi, Modi chart course ahead for new era
Informal meeting in India designed to build mutual trust between neighbors. China and India can create an even closer partnership in the new era, as the countries’ leaders…