Kabul must rein in militants for ceasefire to hold, says Pakistan

Pakistani Taliban operate in 'connivance' with Afghan Taliban, says minister
20 October 2025, 15:44 PM

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to temporary truce

Agree on 48-hour ceasefire after clashes
15 October 2025, 14:07 PM
10 October 2025, 09:01 AM

Taliban foreign minister's first India visit underway

Muttaqi to meet Jaishankar, Doval; expected to raise visa issues
9 October 2025, 09:13 AM

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

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

More than a vote: What June 3 election means to South Koreans

As South Korea heads to the polls for an earlier-than-expected presidential election on June 3, the nation stands at a political crossroads
3 June 2025, 04:57 AM

Malaysia leads medical tourism charge

From the Maldives to mainland China, foreigners are drawn to the world-class healthcare offered by private hospitals in the country, says Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh.
3 June 2025, 04:48 AM

Satellites help Japanese farmers herd cattle, determine fertiliser usage; help post-disaster efforts

High-res satellite images now aid dairy farm management and post-disaster recovery efforts
2 June 2025, 05:41 AM

Implants could help treat eye condition which causes vision loss

It is inserted into the eye via a simple procedure and requires just two refills a year
2 June 2025, 05:24 AM

Has baby bust bottomed out? South Korea sees 7% rebound in births in Q1

For the first time in years, South Korea is seeing signs of a turnaround in its record-low birth rate.
29 May 2025, 05:46 AM

Nepal eyes tourism, economic boost with new digital nomad visa policy

A digital nomad is an individual who travels while working remotely, typically using the internet to perform their jobs.
29 May 2025, 05:29 AM