Life with an urban monkey
Living in Dhaka, one rarely expects encounters with wildlife, especially monkeys. But the writer's home at Shahjadpur, beside an enormous mango tree, became the stage for a rather…
Tokyo gubernatorial candidates’ first speeches reflect the many issues facing the capital
Tokyo’s gubernatorial race officially kicked off on Thursday, beginning a war of words which will last 17 days, until the July 7 election.
Casualties feared in Dir clashes between Pakistan’s Frontier Corps, intruding Afghan militants: reports
According to local residents and official sources, there were reports of militants’ infiltration from the Afghan side via the Shahi border area at Lamotai Top, Suripao, and…
Russian disciples immerse themselves in Shaolin
Shaolin Temple, a cradle of Chinese culture renowned for its martial arts and Buddhist traditions, is hosting 101 Russian disciples for a two-week immersion program.
Dangerous cooperation: The Korea Herald
Under the comprehensive strategic partnership, North Korea and Russia agreed to offer military assistance “without delay” by mobilizing all means possible if either is…
Profiting off denied visas: Dawn
In 2023, some 40pc of Pakistanis applying for UK and Schengen visas were rejected. They collectively paid a whopping £5.3m for failed visa applications to the UK and €3.344m…
Passing down family restaurants: The Passage Thru India story
In Kuala Lumpur, Passage Thru India has a long-standing history as one of the bastions of Indian food in the city. The restaurant is also recognised for its artwork and creative…
Expelling refugees by force is not the solution: Dawn
From Syria to Myanmar, South Sudan to Venezuela, millions have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, and natural disasters.
92 countries engaged in conflicts beyond borders: Global Peace Index
Results varied for Asia with Asia-Pacific emerging as the second most peaceful region, while South Asia ranked as the third least peaceful area.
Cops rescue 73 individuals, children included, from human trafficking in large-scale operation in Malaysia
The victims—25 men, 26 women, and 22 children—were rescued in a large-scale nationwide operation codenamed ‘Ops Mega Pintas.’