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South Korea, Japan Resume Naval Drills After 9-Year Halt Amid Regional Tensions
South Korea and Japan will restart bilateral naval search and rescue drills to boost military ties, amid security threats from North Korea and China.
Pakistan's HIV Crisis: 300,000 Cases, Only 34,000 Under Treatment
Pakistan's National Assembly committee reports 300,000 HIV cases with only 34,000 patients in treatment, highlighting a growing public health crisis.
South Korea Mourns Former PM Lee Hae-chan, Democracy Icon
South Korean dignitaries, including President Lee Jae Myung, attend the state funeral for former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, a revered democracy activist.
Pak PM Admits "Begging" For Loans With Army Chief Is National Shame
PM Shehbaz Sharif says begging for foreign loans with Army Chief Asim Munir is a burden on Pakistan's self-respect, highlighting a severe debt crisis.
US-South Korea Trade Talks Stall as Trump Threatens Tariff Hike to 25%
Trade talks between the US and South Korea conclude without agreement after President Trump threatens to raise reciprocal tariffs. Ministers plan further video negotiations.
UK PM Starmer Secures China Trade Deals, Hails Halved Whisky Tariffs
UK PM Keir Starmer announces major export deals with China, including a 50% cut in whisky tariffs, after meeting President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Trump Says Ukraine-Russia Talks "Stand a Chance" of Peace Settlement
US President Donald Trump says negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war "stand a chance," citing heavy casualties and deep hostility between leaders.
UN Faces "Imminent Financial Collapse" as Dues Hit Record $1.57 Billion
UN chief Antonio Guterres warns of imminent financial collapse as member states fall behind on contributions, with unpaid dues reaching $1.57 billion.
Trump Claims Russia-Ukraine Peace "Very Close" Despite Leaders' Mutual Hate
Trump says peace is near, reveals he secured a temporary ceasefire from Putin, as Russia invites Zelenskyy to Moscow for talks.
Trump Claims Russia-Ukraine Peace "Very Close" Despite Leaders' Mutual "Hate"
President Trump says a Russia-Ukraine peace deal is near, reveals he secured a temporary ceasefire from Putin, and notes Zelensky-Putin animosity.
Pakistan's Economic Crisis Deepens: Soaring Food Costs, Record Unemployment
Pakistan faces a severe socioeconomic crisis with 45% below poverty line, 21-year low unemployment, and unsustainable debt, according to World Bank data.
US Warns of Election Violence in Bangladesh, Urges Citizen Vigilance
US Embassy in Dhaka issues security alert for potential political violence during Bangladesh's 2026 elections, advising citizens to avoid crowds.
Pakistan Cuts Polio Drive Amid Cash Crunch, Workers Protest Wage Slash
Pakistan reduces polio drive from 7 to 4 days and slashes health worker wages due to funding crisis, sparking protests.
Taiwan Bans Six Chinese Apps on Campus Networks Over Security Fears
Taiwan's education ministry blocks six Chinese apps, including TikTok, on campus networks and official devices citing cybersecurity and student safety concerns.
China's Massive Manga Piracy Site Bato.to Shut Down After CODA Complaint
A major China-based manga piracy website, Bato.to, has been forced to shut down after a criminal complaint by Japan's CODA. The site had 60 domains and 350 million monthly visits.
EU Slams Pakistan Over Lawyers' Conviction, Islamabad Calls It Internal Matter
EU expresses concern over Pakistan's sentencing of lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, calling it a democratic setback. Pakistan dismisses criticism.
Nepal Honors Martyrs on Historic Day, PM Karki Leads Tributes at Sahid Smarak
Interim PM Sushila Karki leads Martyr's Day tributes in Kathmandu, honoring those who sacrificed for Nepal's democracy and freedom.
South Korea Launches NEONSAT-1A Nanosatellite for Disaster Monitoring
South Korea's NEONSAT-1A nanosatellite launched to orbit, advancing a constellation project to monitor the Korean Peninsula for natural disasters by 2027.
South Korea's 2025 Industrial Growth Hits 5-Year Low Despite Chip Boom
South Korea's 2025 industrial output grew just 0.5%, the slowest in five years, despite a semiconductor surge. Retail sales and facility investment showed modest gains.
US-South Korea Trade Talks End Without Deal, Tariff Hike Threat Looms
First-day talks between US and South Korean officials conclude without a deal to prevent threatened tariff increases. Negotiators agree to meet again.
UN Chief Guterres Calls for Asia's Greater Role in Reformed Security Council
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres advocates for UN Security Council reform, stating Asia is underrepresented and supports limits on veto power.
US Lawmakers Push Drug Origin Labels Citing India's Covid Export Curbs
US Senate hearing pushes for drug labeling law, citing India's pandemic export restrictions as a key vulnerability in America's generic medicine supply chain.
Kim Jong-un Launches 2026 Regional Development Drive in North Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attends groundbreaking for a regional development project, part of a 10-year plan to transform one-third of the country.
Taiwan Tracks 26 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 Naval Vessels Near Its Territory
Taiwan's defense ministry reports 26 Chinese military aircraft and 6 naval vessels operating near its territory, with 19 sorties crossing the median line into its ADIZ.
Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on Canadian Planes in Certification Spat
Trump plans to decertify Canada-made planes and threatens 50% tariffs, escalating trade tensions over Gulfstream certification and China deals.