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Madagascar Declares 15-Day Energy Emergency Amid Global Crisis
Madagascar declares a 15-day state of energy emergency due to supply disruptions linked to Middle East conflict, impacting fuel and essential services.
Mongolia Screens 20,000 Women for HPV to Combat Cervical Cancer
Mongolia launches a major HPV screening drive for 20,000 women aged 30-40 to prevent cervical cancer, the nation's second most common cancer in women.
South Korea Hits Record $23.19 Billion Current Account Surplus in February
South Korea recorded its largest-ever monthly current account surplus of $23.19B in Feb, driven by a semiconductor upcycle and soaring exports.
Seoul Stocks Soar 6% as US-Iran Ceasefire Eases Strait Tensions
South Korea's KOSPI surges nearly 6% after US and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire and the reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments.
North Korea Launches Back-to-Back Missiles Amid Rising Tensions with Seoul
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea in back-to-back launches, escalating tensions after South Korean President's remarks on drone incursions.
Bangladesh Govt Probe Exposes Vote-Rigging in 2025 Cricket Board Elections
A government probe uncovers coercion, bias, and e-voting manipulation in the 2025 BCB elections, leading to a new ad hoc committee.
Pakistan PM's "Draft" Post on Iran Sparks US Coordination Speculation
A social media post by Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif, showing a "draft" label, fuels speculation about external authorship in US-Iran crisis diplomacy.
Taiwan Tracks Chinese Military Sorties and Vessels Near Its Air and Sea Space
Taiwan's defense ministry reports Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels operating near the island, crossing key lines amid ongoing sovereignty tensions.
US Calls China Trade "Stable," Warns WTO Risks Irrelevance Without Reform
US Trade Representative describes US-China trade as stable but warns the WTO risks becoming "less relevant" without reforms. He also flags supply chain vulnerabilities.
Pakistan PM Urges Trump to Extend Iran Deadline for Diplomacy
PM Shehbaz Sharif asks President Trump for a two-week extension on Iran deadline to allow diplomatic efforts to progress and avoid escalation.
Pope Condemns Trump's Iran Threat as "Truly Unacceptable" Amid War Fears
Pope Leo XIV calls Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization "truly unacceptable," urging peace as Trump hints at regime change ahead of a deadline.
China Escalates "Push-Pull" Coercion Against Taiwan, Says Security Report
Taiwan's NSB reports China escalates dual strategy of coercion and incentives to undermine sovereignty, targeting tech, diplomacy, and through espionage.
Taiwan Warns of Chinese Election Meddling via AI Disinfo and Cyber Attacks
Taiwan's NSB reports China plans hybrid interference in November elections using AI disinformation, cyber attacks, and military pressure.
China's YMTC Nears Top 3 in NAND Market, Korean Giants Shift Strategy
China's YMTC accelerates production, challenging SK hynix and Micron. Korean chipmakers respond by shifting to high-margin, advanced semiconductor products.
Bangladesh dissolves cricket board over election violations, forms new ad hoc committee
Bangladesh govt dissolves BCB management after inquiry finds election rule violations. New ad hoc committee to oversee fresh elections within three months.
Trump's "One Night" Iran Threat as Navy Jets Launch in Tense Showdown
US Navy jets launch from USS Abraham Lincoln as Trump threatens Iran could be "taken out in one night." CENTCOM confirms strikes, Iranian president vows defiance.
Faisalabad's Vanishing Heritage: Temples, Landmarks Lost to Encroachment
Dozens of historic sites in Faisalabad, Pakistan, including temples and British-era buildings, have been demolished and replaced by commercial plazas.
Pakistan's Tax Shortfall Widens to Rs 610bn, IMF Goals at Risk
Pakistan's FBR misses tax target by Rs 610bn, faces IMF pressure for Rs 15.6tn next year. Economic slowdown and trade disruptions blamed.
Baloch Activists Protest in South Korea Against Pakistan's Human Rights Abuses
Baloch National Movement holds protest in Busan, condemning enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings by Pakistani forces in Balochistan.
Nepal PM Revises Cabinet Hierarchy, Home Minister Gurung Drops to Fifth Spot
Nepal's PM Balendra Shah reorders cabinet seniority. Home Minister Sudhan Gurung slips from 3rd to 5th position. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle now ranks second.
Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Kills 118, Mostly Children, Amid Vaccine Crisis
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims 118 lives, mostly children. Experts cite vaccine fund shortages and cancelled immunization programs as key causes.
South Korea Secures 60M Barrels of Alternative Oil for May Supply
South Korea secures 60 million barrels of alternative oil for May, replacing blocked Middle East supplies via new sources and a national oil swap system.
Taiwan Tracks 8 Chinese Warships, 1 Official Vessel Near Its Territory
Taiwan's defense ministry reports 8 PLAN vessels and PLA aircraft near its territory, amid ongoing sovereignty tensions and historical claims.
South Korea's Lee to Meet Rival Parties Over Middle East War Economic Fallout
President Lee Jae Myung meets rival party leaders to discuss mitigating economic impact and securing oil supplies amid Middle East conflict.
Brazil Rolls Out Fuel Subsidies to Shield Economy from Global Price Shocks
President Lula signs decrees for diesel & LPG subsidies, tax exemptions, and anti-price gouging laws to protect consumers and businesses.