Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak gestures during the break of his court proceeding at the Federal Court, in Putrajaya, Malaysia. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain …
Afghanistan is a ‘disaster’ after a year of Taliban rule. What does the future hold?
The Taliban pitched they were a different group when they reclaimed power in Afghanistan last summer. Since then, the country has found itself in a crisis state.
India’s support to Afghanistan, under Taliban 2.0, needs to be incremental says expert
Experts believe that New Delhi will seek a clear assurance from the Taliban that its people and property will not come under attack in that country, while engaging with Kabul in an incremental manner.
Drones strike US base in Syria
Coalition forces “successfully engaged” one of the drones targeting al-Tanf and no one was hurt in the incident.
We The People: A Tribal Woman’s Fight for Equal Property Rights
Tribal rights activist Rattan Manjari is an iconic woman whose battles with patriarchal norms are legendary. Rattan Manjari is an iconic tribal woman whose battles with patriarchal norms are legendary …
China’s Real Estate Crisis Is Deepening, With Developers Hemorrhaging Value
What started as a debt crisis with one major developer has grown to become a nationwide collapse of the real estate industry in China.
Afghanistan’s ex-president says he fled to avoid ‘humiliating’ surrender to Taliban
As Afghanistan marks one year since the Taliban took over the country,former president Ashraf Ghani has said that he took a split-second decision to flee Kabul to avoid a “humiliating” surrender. Mr …
Myanmar court convicts Suu Kyi on more corruption charges
A court in military-ruled Myanmar has convicted the country’s ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, on more corruption charges, adding six years to her earlier 11-year prison sentence …
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi convicted on more corruption charges
A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country’s ousted leader on more corruption charges, adding six years to her earlier 11-year prison sentence.
Japan’s economy stages modest bounce from COVID jolt, global outlook darkens
Japan’s economy rebounded at a slower-than-expected pace in the second quarter from a COVID-induced slump, data showed on Monday, highlighting uncertainty on whether consumption will grow enough to …