X says Indian court ruling on online content removal threatens free speech

Karnataka High Court ruling sparks debate on censorship, digital rights, and online regulation
29 September 2025, 11:22 AM

Indian actor-politician Vijay's aides charged after rally stampede kills 40

Police filed case against three senior members of Vijay's party
28 September 2025, 14:06 PM

4 lakh evacuated, 3 dead as fresh storm batters Philippines

The Philippines evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and confirmed at least three deaths yesterday as it faced yet another tropical storm, days after it was battered by deadly Super Typhoon Ragasa.
26 September 2025, 18:04 PM

Babar summits 8,000m Manaslu peak without oxygen tank

Bangladesh has scaled new heights in mountaineering as Dr Babar Ali became the first Bangladeshi to summit an 8,000-metre peak without supplemental oxygen yesterday morning.
26 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Sharif seeks US investment during talks with Trump

Pakistan PM, joined by army chief, seeks stronger economic ties as discussions also turn to ending Gaza conflict
26 September 2025, 07:52 AM

India signs $7b deal for Tejas fighter jets

India yesterday signed a deal worth $7.03 billion to buy indigenous fighter aircraft from state warplane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
25 September 2025, 23:03 PM

US could lift sanctions against Turkey 'almost immediately'

Sanctions were imposed for Turkey's acquisition of Russian S-400 missile defenses
25 September 2025, 16:49 PM

Trump says Gaza ceasefire deal 'close' but needs to meet Israel

Netanyahu is due to arrive in the United States on Thursday
25 September 2025, 16:46 PM

Maldives journalists to seek repeal of new media law

See new law as a threat to press freedom
18 September 2025, 13:54 PM

Plastic waste from Asia inundates Sea of Japan coastline

Japan itself is one of the world's largest generators of plastic waste and is being urged to take steps to keep oceans clean
19 August 2025, 07:13 AM

Thai PM issues public apology over leaked conversation

She assured the public that her government remains united with the armed forces to defend Thailand
20 June 2025, 07:57 AM

Timor-Leste’s battle to belong in Asean

The former Portuguese colony will become Asean’s 11th member in October 2025
19 June 2025, 07:20 AM

As Iran-Israel hostilities mount, foreigners left scrambling to get out of harm’s way

Mountaineer Falguni Dey’s solo expedition to Asia’s highest volcanic summit, Mount Damavand, in Iran has turned into a battle for survival, as the 40-year-old tries to find a way to leave the country now battered by Israel’s missile strikes..A blizzard had forced him to descend from the su
19 June 2025, 07:11 AM

Furry pals: Therapy animals play growing role in mental health care across China

Although animal-assisted therapy is still relatively uncommon in China, it has been gaining recognition in recent years
19 June 2025, 07:10 AM

Indonesia to push DNA screening for cervical cancer nationwide

The new plan would combine the IVA and DNA testing, which is deemed more accurate and effective in detecting and preventing the disease
18 June 2025, 05:20 AM

70,000 rice-related businesses in Japan to be surveyed

The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry’s aim is to determine the causes of rice shortages and price hikes
18 June 2025, 05:12 AM

Don’t let them silence you, says Pakistani First Lady on social media influencer Sana Yousaf murder

Inspector General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi said the suspect was arrested from Faisalabad within 20 hours of the incident
11 June 2025, 05:37 AM

Murder of teenage TikTok star exposes the rot in Pakistani society

The teenager, who had recently celebrated her birthday, was gunned down in front of her mother and aunt by an unidentified man who fled the scene, according to an FIR.
4 June 2025, 10:02 AM

South Korea elects Lee Jae-myung president

The liberal Democratic Party will take power from the conservative People Power Party after a whirlwind 22-day campaign, just three years after the 2022 presidential election.
4 June 2025, 09:56 AM

Surge in COVID-19 cases: Virus making a comeback in Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, US

Singapore reported over 14,000 cases between Apr 27 and May 3
4 June 2025, 09:37 AM