Sri Lanka raises fuel prices as inflation spikes

Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by nearly four percent on Sunday, further fuelling inflation, which more than doubled last month due to the Middle East war.
3 May 2026, 14:36 PM

Why West Bengal polls matter for Bangladesh

All eyes now on results after high-stakes contest
2 May 2026, 12:11 PM

Most exit polls give BJP edge in West Bengal

The second and final phase of voting in the West Bengal state election concluded yesterday, with most of the exit polls predicting an upset win for the BJP.
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Thai ex-PM Thaksin to be released from prison next month

Thaksin, 76, has been serving a one-year prison sentence for corruption since September
29 April 2026, 15:51 PM

BJP eyes saffron surge in Mamata’s bastion

The second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections will be held today in 142 constituencies, setting up a decisive contest between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
29 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Thailand projects lower growth, fewer tourists due to Mideast war

The country's GDP growth is projected to dip to 1.6 percent, the ministry said in a statement, down from 2.4 percent last year
28 April 2026, 12:54 PM

Indian photographer Raghu Rai, who documented Liberation War, passes away

An Instagram post from the verified account “raghurai.official” announced his death
26 April 2026, 09:52 AM

Manipur ethnic violence kills 3

Gun battles between rival ethnic groups in India’s troubled northeastern Manipur state killed three men, police said, the latest unrest in the far-flung region.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Tokyo govt workers swap suits for shorts to save on AC bills

Tokyo’s metropolitan government is encouraging staff to wear shorts to work to cut reliance on air conditioning, an official said yesterday, as concerns grow over high energy costs linked to the Middle East War.
25 April 2026, 00:00 AM

West Bengal logs highest-ever turnout: 92.88% in phase 1, final count awaited

The figure, compiled till midnight on April 23, signals the highest voter participation recorded in the state so far
24 April 2026, 12:52 PM

West Bengal records 92% turnout in first phase of polling

Voting for Tamil Nadu assembly elections and the first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections concluded yesterday at 7:00pm, with an exceptionally high voter turnout.
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM

At least 10 killed in Pakistan mining project attack: officials

About 40 militants on motorcycles and other vehicles stormed the mining project site of Pakistani company National Resources Private Limited (NRL) in the Darigwan area of Chagai district on Wednesday
23 April 2026, 13:16 PM

Voting underway in India's West Bengal and Tamil Nadu

Polling opened at 7:00am across 152 constituencies, with voters queuing early at booths in both urban centres and rural districts.
23 April 2026, 08:54 AM

Vietnam, South Korea sign deals on tech, nuclear power

Vietnam’s top leader To Lam hosted South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi on Wednesday, announcing a dozen cooperative agreements including on tech innovation and development of nuclear power plants.
23 April 2026, 00:00 AM

West Bengal goes to polls amid SIR row

The Indian state of West Bengal goes to the polls today after a controversial electoral revision that critics say has stripped millions of their voting rights.
23 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Under-fire Nepal minister quits after weeks in office

Second member of cabinet to leave the new govt just weeks after it was formed
22 April 2026, 20:30 PM

India’s election body issues directives for smooth West Bengal polls

Security tightened, stricter action ordered against ‘fake’ voters ahead of April phases
22 April 2026, 13:38 PM

Philippines, US and allies start huge military drills

Philippine and US forces will carry out maritime strike drills on a remote Philippine island near Taiwan during annual exercises that started on Monday, which Manila’s military chief said would test their readiness under “real‑world conditions”.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Residents return to ravaged homes months after Hong Kong fire

The city's deadliest fire in decades killed 168 people when it ripped through seven of the eight apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court complex in November
20 April 2026, 09:53 AM

Fire in Malaysia's Sabah destroys 1,000 homes, thousands displaced

Thousands of people have been displaced ​after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes ‌in a coastal village in Malaysia's Sabah state on Borneo island on Sunday, the fire department said
20 April 2026, 09:37 AM