Numerous submarine cables crisscross the Philippines’ underwater domain, connecting Southeast Asia to the United States, India and Hong Kong.
Hindu man shot dead in Bangladesh, fifth incident in 3 weeks in protest-hit country
A Hindu youth was shot dead in public on Monday evening in Bangladesh’s Jashore district, triggering panic in the area. The incident took place around 5:45 pm at Kopalia Bazar in Ward No. 17 of …
What US Capture of Maduro Means for China’s Designs on Taiwan
The United States’ abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the early hours of Saturday went viral on Chinese social media, where netizens speculated Chinese …
China Needed Oil. Venezuela Needed Cash. Their Deal Faces a Turning Point.
Beijing has lent billions to Caracas in recent decades, and the fate of money it is owed is in question after the ouster of Venezuela’s leader.
Philippines’ Marcos Slashes ‘Backdoor’ for Graft in 2026 Budget After Scandal
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday signed into law the 2026 budget worth 6.793 trillion pesos ($115 billion) as his administration aims to revive an economy stunted by a government …
Woman chokes to death on mochi rice cake as fatal New Year’s trend continues in Japan
Over recent years, the chewy rice cakes have killed and hospitalized hundreds of people in Japan, where it is eaten to celebrate the new year.
Thousands of forced disappearances under Hasina rule in Bangladesh: Inquiry
The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances finds that out of 1,569 confirmed cases, 287 fell into the ‘missing and dead’ category. Bangladesh has revealed that enforced disappearance cases …
T20 World Cup in crisis after Bangladesh refuse to play in India
Bangladesh have declared that they will no longer play matches in India, putting next month’s T20 World Cup into crisis.
Pakistan and China call for ‘visible and verifiable’ steps against Afghan-based terror groups
Pakistan and China have called for more visible and verifiable steps to eliminate terrorist organizations based in Afghanistan.
China, Pakistan reaffirm ties as US outreach to Islamabad deepens
China and Pakistan pledged on Monday to further deepen ties and expand cooperation, reaffirming to each other their historically “ironclad” friendship as signs of rapprochement between Islamabad and …