India slams ADB’s $800 million financing package for Pakistan
India voices serious concerns about 'potential misuse' of development funds for military expenditure and raising questions about Pakistan’s commitment to economic reforms.
Philippine President Marcos, Singapore PM Wong vow deeper bilateral ties
In a joint statement in the Philippine state palace of Malacañang, President Marcos and PM Wong extolled their nations’ vibrant, enduring and dynamic relations as founding…
24% US tariff looms over Malaysia
Exporters are expressing concerns that more than half of them will be negatively affected if the country fails to secure a deal.
Japanese government to consider buying back high-bid stockpiled rice
Some distributors are calling for the cancellation of transactions completed as the bidding process yielded higher prices than no-bid contracts, Agriculture, Forestry and…
Rights organisations say Nepal’s transitional justice process has lost victims’ trust and legitimacy
As many as 24 organisations call on the international community to withhold support unless concerns are addressed.
Pakistan’s high-level delegation reaches Washington after wrapping up New York visit
Pakistan had launched a broad-based engagement campaign in the United States to present its perspective on the recent spike in tensions with India, and counter New Delhi’s…
Continuity or reset? Japan, China seek clues to South Korea President Lee Jae-myung’s foreign policy
Perceptions are that South Korean diplomacy oscillates wildly, depending on the ruling party of the day. Liberals are judged to be hostile towards Japan and friendly towards China…
Thailand calls for bilateral talks on border issue, as Cambodia prepares ICJ case
Now that Thailand had urged bilateral mechanism, public sentiment in Cambodia has pushed the government to pursue a judicial resolution through ICJ for expedited closure.
Donkey business: What China wants with Pakistan’s beasts of burden
Of late, the global trade in donkey skin has become a geopolitical phenomenon where millions of donkeys are slaughtered every year to satiate a growing demand for ejiao, a gelatin…
Former Taiwanese boy band F4 reportedly planning to reunite for concert in 2026
According to an exclusive report by Taiwan’s Mirror Media on June 4, the four members of the Mandopop act have finally reached an agreement and will reunite for a concert to…