How many more 8-year-olds will Bangladesh have to bury?
An eight-year-old Magura girl's death, probably caused by sexual assault, has sent shockwaves through the nation and raised pressing questions about the safety of women and…
‘Face to face with death’: Pakistan train hostage survivors recall two days of horror
Survivors recall terrorists were armed with heavy weapons, and grouped passengers on the basis of their region of origin.
Impeachment verdicts that sealed South Korean presidents’ fates
Past rulings suggest Yoon Suk Yeol verdict could focus on his active intention and the seriousness of his Constitutional violation by declaring martial law.
Indonesian former President Jokowi’s influence casts shadow on Prabowo administration
Mr. Jokowi, who left office in October 2024 after a decade as president, has been receiving ministers and other top government figures at his private residence in his hometown of…
EXPLAINER: What’s next after the arrest of Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte?
The trial will take place at the seat of the Court, in The Hague, unless otherwise decided. The accused must be present at the trial, and the trial shall be held in public except…
Thailand’s tourism playbook: Big concerts, premium races and more
Thai officials are in talks to bring major acts like Lady Gaga to the country, while negotiations continue over the MotoGP contract.
What Bangladesh’s resumption of direct trade with Pakistan after 53 years means for the region
The improvement of ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, which has also seen growing military cooperation and diplomatic outreach, has led to hopes for broader cooperation among…
Fact-checking US President Trump’s tariff claim about South Korea. What are his real motives?
Mr. Trump's exaggeration seen as strategic move to pressure South Korea on trade and security.
Japan aspires to become Asia’s largest start-up hub, but goal remains elusive
The country aspires to be home to 100,000 start-ups, including 100 unicorns, by March 2028, with start-up investments growing tenfold from 2022 levels to 10 trillion yen (S$89.92…
5 years on ground, Chinese planes still bleed Nepal Airlines
In July 2020, the Nepal Airlines board unanimously decided to stop flying the Chinese planes as their operating costs exceeded their revenue.