In Nepal, landless squatters and powerless local units caught in federal eviction push
Federal directive to relocate squatters raises concerns over municipal capacity amid legal and financial constraints.
PM Modi thanks Bengal people for massive voter turnout in Phase 2 elections
PM Narendra Modi said the scale of turnout in Phase 2 mirrored the first phase, underlining a significant shift in the electoral environment.
Brunei Sultan receives in audience Cambodia’s Deputy PM
The Deputy PM is in Brunei Darussalam to attend the 25th ASEAN-European Union Ministerial Meeting, which was held from 27th to 28th April 2026, as well as for an official visit…
Bhutan’s film industry grapples with rising piracy and weak copyright enforcement
Weak deterrence, low reporting of casual piracy, and jurisdictional challenges with global platforms further complicate enforcement.
Oil India strikes new oil, gas discovery in Libya’s Ghadames Basin
According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the well was completed to a final depth of 8,440 feet and achieved production of 13 million cubic feet of gas and 327…
EU observers call Bangladesh polls ‘credible’, urge reforms to strengthen democratic process
Final report praises competitive vote but flags violence, disinformation and low women’s participation.
Over 100 miles of railway line being repaired in Myanmar
The line is a 110-mile journey from Myitkyina to Moehnyin, with over 163 miles of track and 33 stations.
Thai ex-PM Thaksin parole decision due April 29, with May 11 release date in sight
Under the Corrections Department’s criteria, Mr Thaksin becomes eligible after serving two-thirds of his one-year (12-month) sentence—equivalent to eight months—which he…
Malaysia’s Negri royalty saga goes from bad to worse
Barisan’s withdrawal of support for a Pakatan Harapan-led government not only undermines the political authority of the Mentri Besar but also creates the perception that the…
India, New Zealand seal FTA in 9 months: 100% duty-free access, 5,000 work visas, student work rights, $20 bn push
India’s new trade pact with New Zealand combines tariff-free access, visa pathways and investment commitments, reshaping bilateral ties across trade, education and skilled…