Several Southeast Asian countries kicked off their annual water festival holiday on Sunday, but in the wake of a devastating earthquake last month, Myanmar is missing out on the fun. The holiday is an ...
Search for Missing Relatives Goes On in Bangladesh
Several weeks into clean-up efforts at the site of the collapsed factory in Bangladesh, many were still searching for missing family members. Video by Syed Zain Al-Mahmood, via #WorldStream.
Why Bangladesh celebrates Pohela Boishakh on April 14
Pohela Boishakh is literally the first day (pohela) of Boishakh, the first month in the traditional Bengali calendar.
China accuses US of launching ‘advanced’ cyberattacks, names alleged NSA agents
Chinese police in the northeastern city of Harbin have accused the United States National Security Agency (NSA) of launching "advanced" cyberattacks during the Asian Winter Games in February, ...
Iraq and Turkey Boost Cooperation With Landmark 2.4 Million Bpd Pipeline
The Iraqi Oil Ministry has announced a new subsea oil pipeline deal with Italian offshore contractor Micoperi and Turkish firm Esta.
Where war once raged in Iraq, Yezidi women plant hope
In the wind-swept town of Khanke in northern Iraq, a fragile tree stands as a quiet symbol of resilience. Its slender trunk bends slightly in the dry breeze, its roots gripping soil once strewn with ...
South Korea unveils $23 billion support package for chips amid US tariff uncertainty
South Korea announced on Tuesday an increase in its support package for the country's vital semiconductor industry to 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion), up about a quarter from a 26 trillion won package unveiled last year.
S. Korea govt plans $4.9 bn more help for semiconductors as US tariff risk bites
South Korea on Tuesday announced plans to invest an additional $4.9 billion in the country's semiconductor industry, citing "growing uncertainty" over US tariffs.
US Treasury’s Bessent backs Argentina’s economic reforms with eye on China
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he met with Argentine President Javier Milei on Monday to underscore the Trump administration's full support for economic reforms that were bringing the ...
China’s Harbin says US launched ‘advanced’ cyber attacks at Winter Games
The public security bureau of China's northeastern Harbin city has accused the United States National Security Agency (NSA) of launching cyber attacks "ahead of its time" during the Asian Winter Games ...