Western Asia

Saudi Arabia rejects Netanyahu’s statement, sends strong message in favor of Palestinian rights

Saudi Arabia has completely rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement on the displacement of the Palestinian people from their own land. Netanyahu recently said that Saudi Arabia should establish a Palestinian state on its own land, as there is a lot of empty space in the country. In response, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said […]

East Asia

Marriage rate in China drops 20 percent

Marriages in China fell by 20 percent in 2024, the biggest decline in the country’s history. Despite various incentives from the authorities for young people to marry and have children, there is no benefit. This information was revealed in a government survey. An AFP report on Monday also revealed that more than 6.1 million marriages […]

South Asia

Imran urges Chief Justice to respect law

Former Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has urged Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi to respect law and justice. During an informal conversation with reporters at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on Monday, Imran Khan told the Chief Justice that the entire nation is looking at you. Imran Khan also said […]

Southeast Asia

Indonesia to buy Indian Brahmos missiles

Indonesia may buy Brahmos supersonic cruise missiles from India. According to a report by German media Deutsche Welle, Indonesia has reached final talks to buy the $450 million missile from India. According to the report, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited India last month on the occasion of India’s Republic Day. Prabowo Subianto met the CEO […]

Central Asia

Mongolian PM orders removal of barriers and bureaucracy to starting a business

At the regular Cabinet meeting on February 5, 2025, Minister of Economy and Development Gantumur Luvsannyam presented the criteria for the “Doing Business” report. In this regard, Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai instructed relevant officials to eliminate barriers and bureaucracy when starting businesses and reduce state involvement in economic activities. The Economic Development Council, headed by the Prime […]

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Opinion

Can Bangladesh-Pakistan Warming Be A Threat To South Asia?

The geopolitical landscape of South Asia is currently abuzz with discussions on the renewed warmth in Pakistan–Bangladesh relations. In India—and consequently, much of the world—the perception of this relationship is deeply shaped by historical events, particularly those of March 1971, when the Pakistan Army launched genocidal attacks on intellectuals at Dhaka University and others who […]

China Keen To Seize Afghanistan’s “Chicken Neck”; Here’s What Makes Wakhan Corridor Desirable For PLA

A narrow strip of land hemmed in by some of the world’s highest mountain ranges, the Wakhan Corridor, is a product of the 19th-century ‘Great Game’ between the British Indian Empire and Tsarist Russia. However, this remote part of Afghanistan, officially controlled by the Taliban, is fast becoming strategically important for China, which is negotiating […]

Strategies for Countering Indian Media’s Information Warfare Against Bangladesh

In recent days, Bangladesh has found itself at the center of an intensifying information warfare campaign originating from Indian media. Amid this onslaught of disinformation, the challenge of safeguarding the nation’s reputation and combating false narratives looms large, made all the more difficult by the constraints of its limited resources. However, despite these constraints, there […]

l Journalism Conference 2024: Reconnecting the Journalism Fraternity in Bhutan

By Rinzin Wangchuk Paro, Bhutan – Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay briefly attended the ongoing Annual Journalism Conference (AJC) in Paro this evening, addressing the state of Bhutan’s media landscape, including its challenges and the government’s role in supporting the industry. The prime minister’s participation came en route to Thimphu after his engagements in New Delhi, […]

Calling on global leaders to address plastic waste

By Rinzin Wangchuk, Baku, Azerbaijan – Amid cold rain and brisk winds in Baku, where COP29 is underway, Pakistan has rallied South Asian nations to unite in urgent action against the escalating plastic pollution crisis choking the region’s rivers and seas. “Our region is not only polluted by plastic, but emissions from material production are […]

Analysis

Why Bangladesh’s RMG turns to imported yarn, fabrics despite local supply

Bangladesh’s textile industry, a cornerstone of its economy, is facing mounting challenges as garment makers, particularly knitwear manufacturers, increasingly turn to imported yarn and fabrics despite significant domestic investments. Industry insiders warn the growing reliance on imports could place local spinners at considerable risk. Recent data from the National Board of Revenue shows the scale […]

Father’s busy agenda could be Paetongtarn’s undoing

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s rise to power is relatively premature considering her age and political experience. However, her nomination as one of the Pheu Thai Party’s three prime ministerial candidates suggested she was ready to take on the role. The growing popularity of the People’s Party (PP) played a significant role in the party’s decision to support her […]