Asia

China and North Korea Open New Bridge After 12-Year Delay

China and North Korea have officially opened the New Yalu River Bridge, a major four-lane crossing l...

Global | Fri Oct 16 2026

Buildings Swept Away as Flash Flood Hits Budhi Gandaki River in Nepal

Buildings and other infrastructure have been swept away after a sudden flash flood surged through co...

Global | Mon Oct 12 2026

Thousands of Security Personnel Deployed as Delhi Braces for ‘Cockroach’ Protest

New Delhi has been placed under heavy security as authorities prepare for another day of protests le...

Global | Sun Oct 11 2026

Malaysia’s Passport Rises to Second Most Powerful in the World in 2026

Malaysia has climbed from third to second place in the 2026 Passport Index Global Ranking, sharing t...

Global | Wed Sep 30 2026

Malaysia Begins Controversial Repatriation of Myanmar Asylum Seekers

First group of 1,476 Myanmar nationals leaves Malaysia despite warnings from the UN and rights group...

Global | Tue Sep 29 2026

China Tightens Travel Controls With Sweeping New Exit Rules

China has implemented sweeping new exit and entry regulations that give authorities broader legal po...

Global | Tue Sep 15 2026

China Imports From Nigeria Surge 81% To $2.25B Under Zero-Tariff Deal

Chinese imports of Nigerian goods surged by 81 per cent year-on-year to reach $2.25 billion during t...

Global | Tue Aug 25 2026

Tinubu Invited to BRICS Summit by Modi in New Delhi

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formally extended an invitation to Nigerian Pres...

Global | Fri Aug 14 2026

Former Justice Minister Sentenced to 25 Years Over Martial Law Insurrection

SEOUL — The Seoul Central District Court delivered a landmark verdict on Monday, June 22, 2026, sent...

Global | Mon Jun 22 2026

Japan Core Inflation Holds Steady at 1.4% Amid Rising Cost Pressures

TOKYO — Japan’s economy stands at a precarious juncture as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) navigates the com...

Global | Thu Jun 18 2026

Seoul Court Sentences Former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 Years for Treason

SEOUL — The Seoul Central District Court delivered a monumental verdict on Friday, June 12, 2026, se...

Global | Fri Jun 12 2026