The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, have been launching regular rocket and drone attacks against Israel and disrupting "Israeli-linked" shipping in the Red Sea since November 2023 to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid their conflict with Israelis.
Divorce remains banned in Catholic-majority Philippines
Divorce remains illegal in Catholic-majority Philippines, the only place outside the Vatican where it is outlawed, contrary to claims that surfaced on Facebook and TikTok in January 2025. The posts misrepresented footage that showed the Southeast Asian archipelago's lower house of Congress approving a divorce bill in May 2024.
Pakistan not ‘anyone’s personal estate’
Criticising the incumbent regime, JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has declared that Pakistan does not belong to any single individual or elite class but equally to all the citizens of the country. Addressing an event in Charsadda on Saturday, the JUI-F chief stressed the importance of justice, democracy and protection of religious values.
Here’s What Happened When India Banned TikTok in 2020
At the time, India was TikTok’s biggest foreign market outside of China, with 200 million users. (For comparison, the U.S. currently has over 170 million TikTok users.) Following military clashes along the disputed border between India and China,
Donald Trump Wants To Visit China, Discussed Possible Trip To India: Report
US President-elect Donald Trump wants to travel to China after he takes office as part of his effort to deepen relations with Beijing, and also has talked to advisors about visit to India.
Trump privately expresses interest in visiting China
Donald Trump has privately told his advisers he wants to visit China after being sworn in to office, three sources familiar with the talks told CNN, as the president-elect seeks to facilitate an open dialogue with Beijing while also pursuing hardline stance on the country.
Get Your Scorecards: Global Opportunities for Trump the Deal Maker
President-elect Donald J. Trump has made big promises on Ukraine, Iran, China and crises around the globe. But he will have to make difficult choices.
China’s economy is waiting for more stimulus. Here’s how the country plans to boost growth
Nomura's Chief China Economist Ting Lu said in a report Tuesday that he expects the sales boost to fade by the second half of this year, and that tepid new home sales will limit demand for home ...
Thai man suspected of gunning down former opposition politician from Cambodia
Cambodian police on Wednesday said they had apprehended a Thai man suspected of gunning down a former opposition politician from Cambodia.
Advancing sustainability in Cambodia’s fisheries
Cambodia has achieved significant milestones under the CAPFISH programme, which focuses on sustainable fisheries and habitat conservation. The programme has safeguarded key habitats, including 136 ...