The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 2022 found that Nepal was home to 355 tigers, up from just 120 in 2009 — a staggering 296% increase in just over a decade.
Malaysia’s Anwar faces heat over ‘absurd’ rules on anti-corruption rally
Civic groups and the prime minister’s supporters berate him for imposing strict conditions on the march in a bid to obstruct the event.
Malaysia seeks gag order on talk of jailed ex-PM’s bid to reveal royal document
Malaysia’s attorney-general’s chambers has sought a gag order to ban public discussion of former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s judicial review claim that a document exists allowing him to serve his …
South Korea investigators ask prosecutors to indict Yoon for insurrection, abuse of power
South Korea’s anti-corruption officials on Thursday requested that prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection and abuse of power for his short-lived martial law declaration.
South Korea will remove concrete structure at Muan airport, the scene of deadly plane crash
South Korea will remove a concrete structure at the runway of one of its southern airports, the scene of a plane crash that killed all but two of the 181 people on board last month …
Yuan Gains With China Proxies as Trump Dials Back Tariff Threats
The yuan advanced alongside currencies sensitive to China’s economy, amid signs that President Donald Trump is dialing back threats of slapping higher tariffs on exports there.
China Central Bank Keeps Key Policy Rate Steady
China’s central bank kept a key policy rate steady while injecting liquidity into the financial market, signaling that it may hold benchmark rates unchanged for longer.
Malaysia central bank holds key rate for 10th straight meeting
Malaysia’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the 10th consecutive policy meeting on Wednesday, citing strong economic growth and steady inflation, while warning of potential …
Deepal S07 previewed in Malaysia – up to 258 PS, 475 km WLTP EV range; Tesla Model Y rival; launch soon?
The Xpeng X9 wasn’t the only electric vehicle (EV) to be previewed by Bermaz Auto (BAuto) at today’s media event, as the company also showed off the Deepal S07 (also claimed to be a development …
The fate of a ranting driver raises doubts about the “new” Uzbekistan
T HE JAILING of dissenters is nothing new in Uzbekistan, Central Asia’s most populous country, where faulting the president can land you in trouble. What is unusual is the recent public outcry after …