President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has instructed authorities to ensure continued security protection for former national security chief Kamchybek Tashiev following his recent dismissal. The issue was addressed by Syrgak Berdikozhoev, newly appointed head of the State Committee for National Security under the president, The Caspian Post reports via Kyrgyz media. He commented on public […]
Read MoreThe Philippine foreign ministry urged the Chinese Embassy in Manila on Wednesday to be “constructive” in its statements amid an escalating war of words between Chinese diplomats and public officials, including senators. The Department of Foreign Affairs’ newly appointed maritime affairs spokesperson, Rogelio Villanueva, said that responses should be delivered in a “calm” and “professional” […]
Read MoreOn the eve of the national election, polling centres across the capital and other key areas were marked by heightened security and last-minute logistical preparations, as authorities moved to ensure voters could cast their ballots in a safe and orderly environment. With voting scheduled for tomorrow (12 February), the administration, election officials, law enforcement agencies […]
Read MoreBy Sylvie Zhuang in Beijing In less than a week, China has carried out executions on a scale rarely seen in recent decades. Sixteen key members of a mafia-like crime syndicate have been sentenced to death for crimes ranging from murder to fraud and human trafficking. While all of the victims in the case were […]
Read MoreBangladesh and China today (8 February) signed a framework agreement worth RMB1.67 billion (around Tk2,486.31 crore) to procure four vessels for the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC), aiming to strengthen maritime transport capacity and energy security. The agreement was signed by Md Shahriar Kader Siddiky, secretary of the Economic Relations Division (ERD), and Yao Wen, ambassador […]
Read MoreOn February 6, 2026, the United States announced a new round of sanctions targeting Iranian petroleum shipping networks, designating 15 entities, two individuals, and 14 vessels involved in transporting Iranian oil and petroleum products in circumvention of existing restrictions. Taken pursuant to existing executive authorities and aligned with National Security Presidential Memorandum-2 (NSPM-2), the measures […]
Read MoreIndian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such trades for longer, refining and trade sources said, a move that could help New Delhi seal a trade pact with Washington. The US and India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, announcing a framework […]
Read MorePolls opened in Thailand on Sunday in a general election defined by a three-way battle between the country’s conservative, progressive and populist camps, with no single party expected to secure a clear majority, prolonging the spectre of political instability. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul set the stage for the snap election in mid-December, amid a raging […]
Read MoreBy Meredith Chen Drinking hot water, eating warm congee and dressing in red to pray for good luck are daily rituals shared by social media users across the globe who have embraced a new lifestyle trend, declaring: “You met me at a very Chinese time in my life.” The phrase has been popularised over the […]
Read MoreBy Aidan Jones The tattoo on his arm reads “buc Lao” (Laos boy) but Kham Paneboun is not a Laotian citizen. In fact, he’s not really from anywhere. In February last year, US Homeland Security detained him for a felony committed as a teenager, revoked his work permit and – after decades of legal residence […]
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