The Philippines on Monday denied China had a “temporary special arrangement” with Manila to allow the delivery of supplies to Philippine troops occupying a disputed South China Sea reef, calling it “a …
‘I Think It’s the Fentanyl’: Philippines’ Marcos Hits Back at Predecessor Duterte
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. struck back on Monday at his firebrand predecessor Rodrigo Duterte who called him a “drug addict”, saying the former leader’s fentanyl use …
Foreign-born residents file suit in Japan over alleged racial profiling
Three foreign-born residents of Japan filed a lawsuit on Monday against the national and local governments over alleged illegal questioning by police based on racial profiling.
Bangladesh reports first death from Nipah virus this year
Bangladesh reported on Monday its first fatality this year from the brain-damaging Nipah virus when a man died after drinking raw date juice.
Pakistan and Iran Agree to Improve Ties After Tit-for-Tat Airstrikes That Killed 11
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Iran on Monday agreed to work together to improve security cooperation in the wake of deadly airstrikes by Tehran and Islamabad earlier this month that killed at least 11 people, marking a significant escalation in fraught …
Gunmen kill nine Pakistani workers in Iranian border region days after military strikes
Unidentified gunmen killed nine Pakistani workers on Saturday in the Iranian city of Saravan, in the restive southeastern border region, according to Pakistani officials. The attack is the latest incident across the shared Iran-Pakistan border that has sent tensions between the two neighbors soaring.
Survey show youth prioritise environmental conservation in 2024 elections, says WWF Indonesia
JAKARTA (Bernama): As the 2024 Indonesia elections approach, young voters, comprising Millennials and Gen Z, prioritise environmental conservation when selecting candidates, said WWF Indonesia Foundation. The foundation’s chief executive officer Aditya …
GAIL India tops Q3 profit view on gas transmission growth
GAIL (India) , the country’s largest gas distributor, reported a better-than-expected rise in quarterly profit on Monday, helped by increased gas transmission volume and elevated demand for petrochemicals.
China’s Leverage in Russia Deal Proves Putin Needs Xi More
Beijing is using its significant leverage over the Kremlin to strike a more favorable deal over a proposed gas pipeline that is vital to President Vladimir Putin’s political stability, according to the Financial Times.
Racial Profiling Allegations Spark Lawsuit Against Japan Police
Three men are suing the Japanese government, citing a pattern of racially motivated police harassment and asking for improved practices and about ¥3 million ($20,330) each in compensation.