More than 360 people, mostly women and children, have died in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since June 26.
Pakistan flash floods kill 49, strand 1,300 tourists as toll soars
Flash floods unleashed by torrential rains have killed at least 49 people in northwestern Pakistan and other regions in the past 24 hours, officials ...
Indonesia’s 2026 budget designed to make the country strong, president says
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto on Friday said his budget for 2026 would be designed to ensure the Southeast Asian country was strong, independent and prosperous, as he delivered his first ...
More than 300 ill in Indonesia after eating free school lunches
Some 365 people have fallen ill in an Indonesian town after eating school lunches, the largest spate of food poisonings to hit President Prabowo Subianto's free meals programme so far. The meals have ...
Prabowo Signals Intention to Go After Illegal Mines in Indonesia
Indonesia will move to “rectify” illegal mines estimated to have caused $19 billion in state losses, President Prabowo Subianto said in his first State of the Nation address.
China’s Mounting Debt Could Spell Trouble for Economy
High debt levels can constrain governments, limiting room for bolder fiscal action—especially in downturns tied to demographic headwinds, which include a shrinking workforce. Oxford Economics ...
China’s Economy Shows Signs of Slowing, Raising Pressure on Beijing
The Chinese economy lost some momentum in July, backing the case for policymakers to snap out of wait-and-see mode and stimulate growth.
China urges Cambodia, Thailand to restore peace at border
China has urged Cambodia and Thailand to continue efforts towards restoring peace at their border as soon as possible, according to a Chinese foreign ministry statement on Friday summarising a ...
Hong Kong billionaire targeted with baseless mansion sale claims
The family of Hong Kong’s wealthiest man Li Ka-shing said his old mansion in the Chinese city has not been listed for sale, refuting rumours that surfaced online as his conglomerate is caught in a ... ( read original story ...)
Estrella Resources Advances Manganese and Limestone Projects in Timor-Leste
Estrella Resources Limited ( ($AU:ESR) ) has shared an update. Estrella Resources Limited has announced significant progress in its Ira Miri ... ( read original story ...)