Asia
India – Parliament Monsoon session Day 19 Review: Congress, AAP MPs submit suspension of business notice to discuss SIR in Rajya Sabha
On the 19th day of the Monsoon Session in 2025, significant developments unfolded in the Indian Parliament. Members of the...
India – Lot of interest about Gaganyaan world over: Shubhanshu Shukla tells PM Modi
During a recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla expressed the growing international interest in India's...
India – PM Modi, allies felicitate Radhakrishnan at NDA Parliamentary Party meeting
In a show of support, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) gathered to...
South Korea – Science ministry holds anti-GPS jamming drill
The Ministry of Science has conducted a comprehensive exercise aimed at countering the potential jamming of the Global Positioning System...
USA – BTS’ V to revisit athletic side with ceremonial pitch at Dodger Stadium
BTS member V is set to showcase his athletic side next week as he takes part in a ceremonial first...
South Korea – Shim Eun-kyung’s ‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ wins top prize at Locarno Film Festival
The 78th Locarno Film Festival concluded with a notable victory for Korean actress Shim Eun-kyung, whose film "Two Seasons, Two...
Japan – Hakamata, acquitted after 47-year jail term, to seek ¥600 million in damages
Iwao Hakamata, a man who spent nearly five decades imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, is set to...
Japan – Two firefighters killed in Osaka fire may have been trapped
In a devastating incident in Osaka, Japan, two firefighters have lost their lives while battling a fire that broke out...
Japan – U.N. official Nakamitsu urges Japan to attend disarmament summit
Japan Urged to Participate in Disarmament Summit Amid Rising Nuclear Threats A senior United Nations official has called on Japan...
China – Chinese premier urges efforts to meet annual development goals
In a recent address, Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasised the necessity of bolstering the momentum behind China's economic recovery and...
Japan – Japanese sushi chains build up an appetite for overseas expansion
Japanese sushi chains are increasingly seeking to broaden their horizons beyond their domestic market, which has become saturated and highly...
India – OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT plan at about $4.60 in India to chase growth
In a strategic move aimed at expanding its user base in India, OpenAI has introduced a new subscription plan for...
Asia – Pakistan deports Afghans with German resettlement rights
In a troubling development for Afghan nationals who aided German forces during their deployment in Afghanistan, Pakistan has reportedly deported...
China – Swatch pulls ‘slanted eye’ ad after backlash in China
In a significant move, the Swiss watchmaker Swatch has retracted an advertisement that drew sharp criticism for its portrayal of...
‘No-one comes for us’: The women trapped in Afghanistan’s mental health system
In Afghanistan, the complex landscape of mental health care presents significant challenges, particularly for women. The barriers to accessing treatment...
Asia – CARE’s Closure Signals a Deeper Crisis in Afghan Resettlement Policy
The recent closure of the U.S. State Department’s Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) has raised significant concerns regarding...
Asia, South America – Indonesia and Peru’s New FTA is a Model for South-South Cooperation
New Free Trade Agreement Between Indonesia and Peru Highlights South-South Collaboration In an increasingly competitive global landscape, particularly marked by...
Thailand – We Are Not the Enemy of the Forest: Thailand’s Indigenous People Win Legal Recognition
Headline: Thailand’s Indigenous Communities Secure Legal Recognition Through New Ethnic Protection Bill Thailand has taken a significant step towards recognising...
EU – Unprecedented Workforce Deployment: Over 50,000 North Koreans Dispatched to Russia Amidst Ukraine Conflict, Report Suggests
In a compelling revelation, it has been reported that an estimated number of over 50,000 North Korean citizens are being...
Japan – Japan’s Measured Stance on Palestine: A look at the Development-Focused CEAPAD Strategy
Japan has traditionally adopted a careful, development-focused approach to its policy towards Palestine, a strategy grounded in unobtrusive multilateralism. However,...
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