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When the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in August 2021, Pakistan was among the few countries that quietly celebrated. Islamabad had long been accused of maintaining links with the Taliban during the

The Big Picture: Ageing in South-East Asia The WHO South-East Asia Region is undergoing a rapid demographic shift. The proportion of people aged 60 years and above is expected to nearly double

In a world where fast fashion dominates and creativity is often overshadowed by consumerism, Bangladeshi artist Kuhu Plamondon is redefining what it means to blend art, sustainability, and self-expression. Through her remarkable

The Netherlands has taken control of Nexperia, a semiconductor manufacturer based in Nijmegen, owned by China’s Wingtech Technology. The move marks a decisive intervention aimed at protecting national and European technological interests.

“It feels like the sun has been stolen,” says one resident of a northern Indian city, staring into a grey sky where once there was bright gold. Indeed, many Indians now sense

Asian Markets Slide Amid Investor Nervousness Asian stock markets experienced sharp declines this week as investors reacted to renewed fears of U.S.-China trade tensions. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 1.8%, the

Manila, Philippines — Tensions in the South China Sea escalated this week after the Philippines’ Department of National Defense (DND) reported that a Chinese ship deliberately rammed a Philippine government vessel during

Iran has emerged victorious at the latest edition of the Asian Pahlavani Wrestling Championships, reinforcing its position as a leading nation in this traditional sport. The championship, hosted in [Tehran/Doha], gathered top

Global financial markets experienced a wave of volatility this week as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China triggered widespread investor unease. Equities tumbled across major exchanges while government bond

October 2025 — Asia’s shipbuilding industry experiences a major upswing as shipping lines place record orders for next-generation containerships across major shipyards in South Korea, China, and Japan. The surge reflects renewed