Rewards, rivalry, rebellion: Inside the COP30 battle for attention
Pavilions, a mainstay of the climate conference, give countries and interest groups the chance to showcase their climate change solutions, and promote their cultures.
Brice Hernandez: How ex-public works engineer built a flood of corruption in the Philippines
The Commission on Audit has so far filed 29 fraud audit reports implicating Hernandez in a spree of anomalous flood control projects, which include ghost work, overpriced…
26 years after IC814 hijack, Nepal’s airport security still weak: Report
Committee says Kathmandu airport is dogged by poor coordination and outdated systems.
The five charges former Bangladesh PM Hasina faces in the crimes against humanity case
The charges against Ms Hasina and two of her top aides include murder, attempted murder, torture, and other inhumane acts.
From pledges to progress: Can COP30 move the needle on climate action?
Almost 200 countries will gather in Belem, Brazil, from November 10 for two weeks to discuss how pledges made under the Paris Agreement can be implemented.
A dog on the loose – and a morning rescue in Seoul that became something more
Nationwide statistics paint a sobering picture of a reality facing impounded animals. Of all rescued animals, 18.5 percent were euthanised and 27.6 percent died of natural causes,…
Deadly attacks in India and Pakistan reignite cross-border suspicions
India has frequently accused Pakistan of supporting terror activities against it over the disputed region of Kashmir, which is claimed in full by both countries.
How 27th Constitutional Amendment could reshape economic landscape in Pakistan
Business leaders warned that hastily rushed sweeping constitutional changes without debate risk deepening public mistrust, unsettling investors, and injecting fresh uncertainty…
Root cause of predatory lending in the Philippines
Online lending has boomed because it provides a fast and easy means for financially challenged Filipinos to have access to funds to pay for unexpected or emergency obligations.
As the US allows South Korea to join the nuclear sub club, how will this impact Japan and the region?
The US decision to let South Korea operate nuclear-powered submarines marks a major strategic shift in East Asia. Analysts say it could alter regional security dynamics, prompt…