The World Bank’s International Finance Corporation rejected its ombudsman’s findings about harm related to investments in Cambodia’s microfinance sector, failing a critical test of accountability.
Huge crowds gather in Iran for dayslong funeral and public mourning for slain supreme leader
The first day of public ceremonies has begun as Iran pauses diplomacy with the US for the funeral. Follow for live updates.
Around 40 pc of Bangladesh’s workforce at risk from AI and automation, report warns
A report has warned that around 40 per cent of Bangladesh's workforce could be disrupted by automation and AI, with women particularly vulnerable. It urged reforms in skills training and education as ...
Pakistan gang rape victim alleges Deputy PM Ishaq Dar’s relative demanded $100,000 ransom
Pakistan's alleged gang rape case has taken a new turn after a complainant accused Ishaq Dar's relative of demanding cryptocurrency funds and a $100,000 ransom.
‘Pakistan has long been on brink of failure’: Ex-Singapore envoy pins crisis on Pak military, not India
The exchange was prompted by a Pakistani journalist who asked where Pakistan would be in five years given the fallout from the US–Iran conflict.
UN blames Myanmar’s military for over 700 civilian deaths during election period
Myanmar 's military was responsible for over 700 civilian deaths during a six-month period covering the last election, the UN said, warning that civilians continued to bear the brunt of the country's ...
American diplomat found dead in Myanmar; woman detained by police
Police are treating the case as a possible homicide and have a Thai woman in custody, sources told The Associated Press.
Princess Sirivannavari steps into the spotlight during France trip as Thailand’s succession questions grow
With the Thai royal family still mourning Princess Bajrakitiyabha, Sirivannavari's increasingly visible role has sparked a renewed speculation about the future of the monarchy ...
Micron breaks ground on $9 billion western Japan plant expansion
Micron Technology Inc. on Saturday broke ground on the expansion of its factory in western Japan, a ¥1.5 trillion ($9.3 billion) undertaking to produce advanced memory chips.
Macron and Modi turn on personal charm offensives as France and India race to secure AI investment
Macron and Modi are courting tech CEOs as France and India seek AI data center investment and cloud infrastructure.