On May 29, renowned Thailand expert Paul Chambers, who had been charged with lèse-majesté in the kingdom and was facing a potential trial and years in jail, quietly fled the country, reportedly on the ...
Exclusive: Houthis warn US and Israel of “war” if Iran attacked
A Houthi source told Newsweek that any attack on Iran "will drag the entire region into the abyss of war" amid escalation tension.
Muhammad Yunus rules out staying in power after Bangladesh 2026 elections
Interim Bangladeshi leader Muhammad Yunus has confirmed he will step down after the April 2026 elections, saying there is "no way" he will stay in power. His statement comes amid rising political ...
India’s equity benchmarks poised for flat open
India's benchmark indexes are poised for a muted open on Thursday as investors weigh the U.S.-China trade deal, which lacks details and leaves the door open for potential tariff flare-ups.
India vs Argentina in FIH Pro League; Indians in action at Munich World Cup: Indian Sports LIVE, June 12
India's number one doubles player Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway fought their hearts out before losing their opener. In a match where both sets were decided by tie-breakers, the ...
Foreign Minister Jaishankar asked if India can trust Trump, says ‘I take the world…’
Jaishankar's comments come amid ongoing debate over Washington’s claim of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan earlier this year.
New China Trade ‘Deal’ Takes U.S. Back to Where It Started
If a handshake agreement holds, it will merely undo some of the damage from the trade war that President Trump started.
Asian shares are mixed as markets shrug at latest China-US trade deal
Asian shares are trading mixed after Wall Street’s rally stalled. Investors appeared not to react much to the results of the latest round of China-U.S. trade talks.
MCC faces major global budget cut, Nepal projects in doubt
The future of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) hangs in the balance and there is no clarity on whether or how its Nepal operations will continue. Adding to this uncertainty, the MCC ...
Sri Lanka’s Vidullanka says its Sukuk will open funding options for others
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lankan renewable energy firm Vidullanka’s first ever listing of Sukuk, a Shariah-complaint debt security, in the Colombo Stock Exchange will open up new opportunities through Islamic ...