Bhutan’s young rape victims face uphill battle for survival
Despite a legal framework, its implementation remains weak. When families prioritise shame over justice, the survivor is left to bear the burden.
Who’s really making a living from fame in Korea?
In a world where it's easier than ever to get 15 seconds of fame, government data shows just how few make a full-time living from it in South Korea.
What has shifted in South Asia?
The May 2025 military crisis between Pakistan and India signalled not only India’s willingness to escalate under the nuclear threshold, but also a more calibrated rather than…
How Bangladeshi migrants are cultivating Qatar’s agricultural future
Bangladeshi workers have been key to Qatar's shift to self-sufficiency in vegetable, poultry, and milk—not only as labourers but also as entrepreneurs leasing land and applying…
Expelled Afghans seek swift return to Pakistan
It’s hard to say how many Afghans have returned, as data is scarce. Government sources claim that hundreds of thousands of Afghans are already back and settled in Khyber…
‘Baby box’: ‘Many’ mothers in South Korea feel they have no choice but to give up their babies
A baby box is a facility that allows mothers to safely leave their babies in a protected environment. Babybox Korea saw the arrival of 58 babies last year.
Who are Iran’s allies? And would any help if the US joins Israel in its war?
Several regional powers maintain close ties with Iran. The most notable among them is Pakistan — the only Islamic country with a nuclear arsenal.
Timor-Leste’s battle to belong in ASEAN
The former Portuguese colony will become the bloc’s 11th member in October 2025.
What is Israel PM Netanyahu’s endgame?
For Mr. Netanyahu, Iran is the coup de grâce of a political strategy more than 25 years in the making.
Why Russian President Putin’s top aide Shoigu keeps meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
Sergei Shoigu made his third trip to Pyongyang this year on Tuesday, June 17, to meet with Mr. Kim, following earlier visits on March 22 and June 4 — an unusually frequent…