Indonesia's Deadly Earthquake Triggers Urgent Rescue Operations

UPDATE — Aug 15, 12:25 UTC: The new article reports on a secondary earthquake in western Sumatra with a magnitude of 6.9 that followed the i…

AUG 15 · Asia-Pacific

Taiwan Secures Defence Budget Amid Prolonged Political Standoff

After an unprecedented delay spanning 266 days, Taiwan's opposition-led legislature has ratified the government's $93 billion defence budget…

AUG 15 · Asia-Pacific

Major Earthquake Triggers Alarm in Eastern Indonesia

UPDATE — Aug 15, 06:25 UTC: The new article provides updated details on the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in eastern Indonesia, reporting at leas…

AUG 15 · Asia-Pacific

Catastrophic Long March 7A Launch Failure in China

A critical failure occurred with China's Long March 7A rocket, which exploded shortly after liftoff from the Wenchang launch site in Hainan.…

AUG 11 · Asia-Pacific

Indonesia Grapples with Intensified Wildfires Due to El Nino

Indonesia is confronting a severe wildfire season, with nearly 50,000 personnel, including firefighters and disaster teams, deploying across…

AUG 10 · Asia-Pacific

Rising Hostility in Malaysia Threatens Rohingya Refugees

Malaysia is witnessing an unsettling surge in hate speech against the Rohingya refugee community, exacerbating existing tensions. This incre…

AUG 10 · Asia-Pacific

Protests Escalate in Jharkhand Over Exam Scandals

UPDATE — Aug 10, 16:20 UTC: The new article highlights that the protest movement over exam scandals in Jharkhand has gained momentum and emp…

AUG 10 · Asia-Pacific

Second Fatal Shooting in Thailand in Days Heightens Security Concerns

In a concerning escalation of violence, Thailand has witnessed a second shooting incident within a matter of days. A former Member of Parlia…

AUG 10 · Asia-Pacific

Taiwan Conducts Extensive Military Drills Amid Invasion Threat

Taiwan has commenced its most extensive annual military exercises, intended to simulate a comprehensive response to a hypothetical invasion …

AUG 10 · Asia-Pacific

Tropical Storm Dolphin Impacts China with Heavy Rains and Winds

Tropical Storm Dolphin has unleashed severe weather on eastern China, bringing torrential rains and strong winds that have necessitated the …

AUG 10 · Asia-Pacific

AI-Enhanced Cyber Weapons Emerge from North Korea

North Korean hackers, with state-backing, are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence to sharpen their cyber offensive capabilities, …

AUG 10 · Asia-Pacific

What’s driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?

UPDATE — Aug 10, 09:25 UTC: The new article reports that the third phase of elections is taking place in Bagh and Haveli districts, amid unr…

AUG 10 · Asia-Pacific

North Korea Considers Troop Deployment to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated that North Korea may send up to 50,000 soldiers to assist Russia, underscoring an inten…

AUG 9 · Asia-Pacific

Typhoon Dolphin Forces Mass Evacuations and Flight Cancellations in Eastern China

China is on high alert as Typhoon Dolphin approaches its eastern coast, prompting the cancellation of over 1,600 flights and the evacuation …

AUG 9 · Asia-Pacific

Tragedy Strikes Thailand: School Shooting Claims Lives

A tragic shooting incident in Thailand resulted in the death of a teacher and injuries to four individuals at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, lo…

AUG 7 · Asia-Pacific

What the CJP protests reveal about India’s next generation

Thousands of young Indians gathered on the streets of Delhi carrying placards demanding accountability, transparency, and justice. To many o…

AUG 6 · Asia-Pacific

US Implements Strategic Controls to Counter China's Tech Ascendancy

The United States has imposed restrictions on the import of foreign-made humanoid robots, aligning with broader strategies to mitigate China…

AUG 6 · Asia-Pacific

Myanmar Leader Seeks Thailand's Support Amidst Civil Unrest

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing has engaged in diplomatic efforts to solidify his government's international standing through a visit to…

AUG 6 · Asia-Pacific

Sheikh Hasina vows to return, but will Bangladesh accept fugitive ex-PM?

“I know I may be detained, I may be sent to prison,” Hasina, 78, said in an audio address to journalists from New Delhi on Wednesday. “They …

AUG 6 · Asia-Pacific

Malaysia Reconsiders Repatriation of Rohingya Amid Safety Concerns

Malaysia has taken a prudent stance on the repatriation of 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, contingent on assurance of their safety. Gove…

AUG 5 · Asia-Pacific

Pakistan’s Khan in jail for 3 years: PTI, Amnesty slam solitary confinement

Amid heavy security on Wednesday, thousands of members and supporters of Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party held demonstrations acr…

AUG 5 · Asia-Pacific

Tibet Faces Cultural Strain Under New Chinese Ethnic Law

The recent implementation of China's Ethnic Unity Law marks a significant shift in Beijing's approach to fostering national cohesion across …

AUG 5 · Asia-Pacific

Deadly Monsoon Devastation Across India and Sri Lanka

The ongoing monsoon season has resulted in a tragic death toll exceeding 100 across India since July. These fatalities, resulting from flood…

AUG 5 · Asia-Pacific

Toppled Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina to speak today: What we can expect

Two years after the events of the summer of 2024, which saw an uprising by young people protesting against a reservation system for governme…

AUG 5 · Asia-Pacific

US-Japan Currency Intervention: Strategic Implications

The United States and Japan recently executed a coordinated currency intervention to address the near-record depreciation of the Japanese ye…

AUG 5 · Asia-Pacific

SpaceX Rocket Debris to Impact Moon, Leaving Crater

The upper stage of a SpaceX rocket is projected to collide with the lunar surface, resulting in the formation of a new crater. This unintent…

AUG 5 · Asia-Pacific

Taiwan Conducts Major Drills Amid Escalating Chinese Threats

Taiwan has launched its largest military exercises of the year, the 'Han Kuang' drills, against the backdrop of mounting Chinese military pr…

AUG 5 · Asia-Pacific

North Korea Threatens Action Over Japan's Missile Test

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, a prominent political figure and sister to leader Kim Jong Un, has issued a significant military threat following…

AUG 5 · Asia-Pacific

Exacerbating Crisis: Floods in Sri Lanka's Highlands

Sri Lanka has taken decisive action by closing schools across its central highlands following lethal floods and mudslides. The region, recov…

AUG 5 · Asia-Pacific

Kazakhstan Reintroduces Amur Tiger to Revitalize Regional Ecosystem

Kazakhstan has reintroduced the Amur tiger back into the wild, marking a significant environmental effort to restore a once-extinct species …

AUG 4 · Asia-Pacific