Thailand has made history by becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, following the royal endorsement of the Marriage Equality Bill. The landmark legislation, published in…
Citigroup’s ambitions to expand its securities business in China have hit a snag due to regulatory penalties imposed by the US Federal Reserve, reports Bloomberg. The bank is facing delays…
Sri Lankans elected leftist politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the new president in the debt-ridden country’s first election since its economy collapsed in 2022. The 55-year-old defeated his nearest rival,…
Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken a bold step by dissolving the nation’s parliament and calling for early elections, a move he frames as crucial for…
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted its first known intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test in 44 years on Wednesday morning, launching a missile into the Pacific Ocean, according to a…
China’s decision to raise the retirement age has triggered widespread dissatisfaction among workers, although major protests haven’t yet materialized, reports the South China Morning Post. The move, effective from January…
China’s export growth faces increasing risks as pressure to raise import tariffs spreads beyond advanced economies to less-developed ones due to escalating trade tensions and concerns about excess capacity, according…
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell stated that the challenges China poses to the US surpass those of the Cold War. He highlighted China’s support for Russia’s defence industry…
India and China are signalling a thaw in relations, with both sides expressing a keenness to move forward following recent diplomatic talks, reports the South China Morning Post. India’s External…
The United States has pledged an additional $202 million in aid to Bangladesh for its economic growth and development. This commitment was expressed by a U.S. delegation during their visit…