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Sri Lanka's Tourism Revival: How the Island Bounces Back After Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka reopens botanical gardens, launches "Sri Lanka is ready" campaign, and plans visa-free entry for 40 countries to revive tourism after Cyclone Ditwah.
Afghan Refugee Crisis: Over 4,500 Forcibly Repatriated in a Single Day
Over 4,500 Afghan refugees were forcibly returned from Pakistan and Iran in one day, facing winter without shelter or belongings, the Taliban reports.
South Korea's Political Crisis: Special Counsel Reveals Martial Law Probe Findings
A six-month special counsel probe into ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration concludes, with findings on insurrection and abuse of power charges set for release.
South Korea's Wealth Boom: Nearly 480,000 High-Net-Worth Individuals Revealed
A new report shows South Korea's wealthy population grew to 476,000, holding over 60% of the nation's household financial assets. Discover the trends.
Greek Farmers Reject Talks: Why Protests Escalate Into Third Week
Greek farmers reject government talks, vowing to escalate nationwide protests over subsidy delays and rising costs, disrupting highways and borders for a third week.
North Korea's Health Revolution: Kim Jong-un Opens Second Modern Hospital Amid Expansion Push
North Korea opens its second modern regional hospital in Kusong as Kim Jong-un announces plans for 20 more, calling 2025 the "first year of the public health revolution."
Operation Sagar Bandhu: How India's Army Races to Restore Sri Lanka's Lifelines
Indian Army engineers deploy Bailey bridges in Sri Lanka's cyclone-hit regions, restoring critical road connectivity as part of humanitarian mission Operation Sagar Bandhu.
South Korea's Transit Revolution: Why Foreign Tourists Can Soon Use Credit Cards
South Korea is reviewing a system to let foreign tourists pay for buses and subways with overseas credit cards, aiming to boost convenience for visitors.
South Korea's AI Law: Why Startups Warn of Service Shutdowns Next Month
South Korea will implement the world's first comprehensive AI law in January 2026, raising fears of service suspensions and an exodus of startups to Japan.
Belarus Frees 123 Political Prisoners—Including Nobel Laureate—in US Sanctions Deal
Belarus frees 123 political prisoners, including Maria Kolesnikova and Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski, after a deal with the US to lift key sanctions.
South Korea's Transit Revolution: Why Foreign Tourists Can Soon Use Credit Cards
South Korea reviews a new system allowing foreign tourists to pay for buses and subways directly with overseas credit cards, aiming for 2027 rollout.
UN Peacekeepers Killed in Sudan: Drone Attack on Base Sparks War Crime Warning
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns drone strikes on a peacekeeping base in Kadugli, Sudan, which killed six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and injured eight.
US Air Force Completes MQ-9 Drone Recovery Amid South Korea Partnership
The US Air Force, with South Korean military support, has successfully recovered an MQ-9 Reaper drone that crashed off Gunsan. An investigation is ongoing.
Sudan Drone Attack: UN Peacekeepers Killed Amid Warring Forces' Denials
A drone attack on a UN facility in Sudan's Kadugli killed six peacekeepers from Bangladesh, with the army and paramilitary RSF trading blame for the strike.
US Courts Bangladesh's Radical Islamists: Why This Dangerous Gamble Raises Alarms
Report reveals intensified US meetings with Bangladesh's radical Jamaat-e-Islami party ahead of elections, raising concerns over support for a violent, theocratic movement.
China's Religious Crackdown Escalates: 18 Church Leaders Arrested Amid Clampdown
China escalates suppression of independent Christian networks, arresting 18 leaders from the Beijing Zion Church in a nationwide clampdown condemned by US officials.
Bangladesh Election Crisis: Why Multiple Conflicts Threaten National Stability
As Bangladesh's election nears, conflicts between and within parties risk destabilizing the nation, challenging the interim government's ability to ensure peace.
Bangladesh's 'Devil Hunt' Phase 2: Crackdown Amid Election Violence and Hadi Shooting
Bangladesh's interim government launches second phase of Operation Devil Hunt after shooting of political figure Sharif Osman Hadi, amid pre-election crackdown.
Cholera Outbreak in Pakistan: 8 Dead, Including 6 Children, Amid Water Crisis
A cholera outbreak in Pakistan's Balochistan province kills 8, including 6 children. Health teams rush to the area as a school becomes a temporary hospital.
Thailand-Cambodia Border Crisis: Airstrikes, Casualties, and a Failed Ceasefire
Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia, reports 15 soldiers dead and 260,000 civilians displaced as Malaysian PM's ceasefire call is rejected.
Namibia's Amnesty Offer: Why Foreign Nationals Have One Month to Leave
Namibia offers a 30-day amnesty for overstayed foreign nationals to leave voluntarily without fines or detention. Learn the conditions and deadlines.
Why the US Sees Sri Lanka as a Crucial Indian Ocean Security Partner
US Ambassador nominee Eric Meyer outlines Sri Lanka's vital role in securing global shipping lanes and countering strategic competition in the Indian Ocean region.
ISIS Warning: Why Terror Threat Remains Despite Territorial Defeats
A top US nominee warns ISIS and al-Qaeda remain a global threat, citing attacks and expansion in Africa, despite years of counterterrorism operations.
Nepal's Oli Reveals Shocking Conspiracy Behind Gen-Z Protest Destruction
Ex-PM K.P. Sharma Oli claims the destruction during Nepal's Gen-Z protests was a pre-planned conspiracy to undermine the state's constitution and democracy.
Baloch Fury: Why a $1.25 Billion US Loan Deepens Pakistan's Grip
Baloch National Movement warns US financing will tighten Pakistan's control, fuel repression, and exploit Balochistan's natural resources amid a humanitarian crisis.