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Philippines' ASEAN Chairmanship Tested by South China Sea Tensions
Report analyzes Manila's 2026 ASEAN chairmanship challenges: South China Sea tensions, Myanmar peace process, and maintaining bloc unity amid US-China rivalry.
Prachanda Wins Nepal Election as Oli and Gagan Thapa Face Defeat
Former PM Prachanda wins Nepal election from Rukum East-1, while K P Sharma Oli and Gagan Thapa trail behind new party candidates.
PoK Police Unrest as Junior Officer from Punjab Named Top Cop
Senior PoK police officers protest the appointment of a junior officer from Punjab as Inspector General, citing violations of merit and seniority norms.
Kosovo President Dissolves Parliament, Triggers Third Election in a Year
President Vjosa Osmani dissolves Kosovo's Parliament after lawmakers fail to elect a new president, forcing a third national election in a year.
US and Venezuela Restore Diplomatic Ties After Years of Rupture
The US and Venezuela agree to restore diplomatic ties, focusing on economic recovery and political reconciliation after years of tension.
UN Report: Pakistan's Strikes Kill Mostly Afghan Women & Children
UN report reveals majority of civilian casualties from Pakistan's cross-border strikes in Afghanistan are women and children, exceeding 2025 figures.
RSP Sweeps Nepal Polls as Gen Z Movement Reshapes Political Landscape
Preliminary results show the Rastriya Swatantra Party leading Nepal's House of Representatives elections, capitalizing on post-Gen Z movement momentum.
Pakistan's Education Crisis Deepens as Funding Drops Below 1% of GDP
A new report reveals Pakistan's education spending may fall to 0.8% of GDP, with 25M children out of school and 77% of 10-year-olds unable to read.
Pakistan's Food Adulteration Crisis: From Milk to Spices, A Silent Killer
Report reveals systemic food adulteration in Pakistan, with formalin in milk and fake products threatening public health and survival.
Poppy Cultivation Shifts to Pakistan's Balochistan After Afghan Ban
Following Afghanistan's 2022 poppy ban, cultivation shifts to Pakistan's Balochistan, raising local fears and fueling international drug trafficking routes.
Pakistan Enlists ISIS Commander to Lead Offensive Against Baloch Liberation Army
Shafiq Mengal, an Islamic State commander, joins Pakistan's ruling party to lead a unified terror front against the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).
Ranju Darshana Wins Nepal Election, Becomes First Declared Victor
Ranju Darshana Neupane of Rastriya Swatantra Party wins Kathmandu-1 seat, marking the first victory in Nepal's latest parliamentary polls.
Japan Confirms New Bird Flu Outbreak in Hokkaido, 190,000 Chickens to be Culled
Japan reports its 21st avian flu outbreak this season in Hokkaido, leading to the culling of 190,000 chickens. Learn about the H5N1 virus risks.
Nepal's Millennial PM Hopeful Balen Shah: Rapper, Reformer, Political Phantom
From structural engineer to rap star to Kathmandu mayor, Balen Shah is now a leading Millennial contender for Nepal's Prime Minister. Explore his enigmatic rise.
Sudan's Kordofan Region Sees Alarming Escalation in Fighting, UN Warns
UN humanitarians report intensified fighting in Sudan's Kordofan region, with drone strikes hitting hospitals, killing civilians, and blocking critical aid routes.
South Korea's Current Account Surplus Hits 5th-Largest in Jan Amid Chip Boom
South Korea recorded a $13.26 billion current account surplus in January, driven by surging semiconductor and vehicle exports, extending its surplus streak to 33 months.
Sri Lanka's President Urges Peace in West Asia, Vows Non-Aligned Stance
President Anura Disanayake says "no civilian should die," reaffirms Sri Lanka's non-aligned policy and extends humanitarian aid amid tensions.
US Grants India 30-Day Waiver to Buy Stranded Russian Oil
US Treasury issues a temporary 30-day license allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian crude already loaded on ships, aiming to stabilize markets.
South Korea Targets 4 Firms in Starch Sugar Price-Fixing Cartel Probe
South Korea's FTC reviews penalties for four companies accused of colluding on starch sugar prices for over 7 years, affecting $4.2B in revenue.
US Energy Chief: Mass Energy Boost Needed to Lift Global Poor from Poverty
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright argues aggressive climate policies threaten development, calls for massive energy increase to improve lives of billions.
Global Powers Forge Unexpected Alliances Amid Geopolitical Tensions
ORF's Dhruva Jaishankar predicts unexpected international carve-outs to balance economic stability with strategic competition in global crises.
US and Venezuela Restore Diplomatic Ties After Years of Rupture
The US and Venezuela agree to re-establish diplomatic ties, severed in 2019, following a period of tension and a new oil partnership.
Balen Shah Leads KP Oli in Nepal Polls as New Party Sweeps Early Count
Early results show PM candidate Balendra Shah leading former PM KP Oli, with his Rastriya Swatantra Party sweeping Nepal's parliamentary polls.
Japan PM Takaichi Meets Palantir's Peter Thiel on AI, Tech Future
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi held talks with Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel on AI, big data, and US-Japan tech cooperation and innovation.
Australia Confirms Navy Staff on US Sub That Sank Iranian Warship
PM Albanese confirms 3 Australian Navy members were aboard the US submarine that sank an Iranian frigate but states they took no part in offensive action.