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Pakistan Announces Austerity Cuts to Salaries, Fuel Amid Economic Crisis
Pakistan slashes fuel use, cuts official salaries, and bans state banquets in temporary austerity measures as economic pressures mount.
Pakistan's Medicine Crisis: Policy Delays Fuel Shortage of Vital Drugs
Essential medicines, including cancer drugs and vaccines, are scarce in Pakistan due to regulatory price-fixing delays, risking patient safety.
Russia Slams EU Silence After Drone "Terrorist Attack" on LNG Ship
Russia denounces a drone strike on the Arctic Metagaz LNG carrier in the Mediterranean as a "terrorist attack," criticizing EU silence on the incident.
Bangladesh Parliament Unanimously Elects New Speaker and Deputy Speaker
Bangladesh's 13th Parliament unanimously elects Hafizuddin Ahmed as Speaker and Barrister Kayser Kamal as Deputy Speaker.
Pakistan's Mandi System Blocks Tech Disruption in Agriculture
Outdated regulations and middlemen dominate Pakistan's fruit and vegetable trade, limiting digital platforms to just 2-3% of the market.
South Korea Passes $350B US Investment Bill Amid Trade Pressure
South Korea's National Assembly passes a special bill to implement a $350 billion investment pledge to the US, aiming to boost economic ties and supply chains.
Nepal's Ex-PM Oli Crushed in Historic Election Loss to RSP's Balen Shah
Former PM K.P. Sharma Oli concedes after a devastating loss to RSP's Balen Shah in a traditional stronghold, as the new party wins a landslide victory.
S. Korea PM Kim Visits US for UN AI Hub Bid, Key Talks with VP Vance
South Korean PM Kim Min-seok travels to the US to promote a UN AI hub, meet UN officials, and discuss a major investment bill with VP JD Vance.
Foreign Investors Flee South Korean Stocks at Record Pace in February
Foreign investors sold a record $13.5B in S. Korean stocks in Feb amid AI bubble fears, while bond buying increased, central bank data shows.
UN Chief Outraged as Drone Strike Kills UNICEF Aid Worker in Congo
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expresses outrage after a drone strike kills UNICEF staffer Karine Buisset in eastern Congo, highlighting attacks on aid workers.
Trump Targets India, China in New Trade War Over "Unfair Practices"
The Trump administration initiates Section 301 investigations into 16 trading partners, including India and China, over unfair trade and forced labor, potentially leading to new tariffs.
South Korea Enacts Landmark Judicial Reforms, Allowing Appeals of Top Court Rulings
South Korea's judicial reform laws take effect, permitting constitutional appeals of Supreme Court rulings and punishing 'legal distortion' by judges.
Taiwan Tracks Chinese Military Sorties Crossing Key Median Line
Taiwan's defence ministry reports Chinese military activity, with aircraft crossing the median line into its air defence identification zone.
US Launches Sweeping Trade Probe Into 16 Economies Over Manufacturing Practices
The US launches a Section 301 investigation into manufacturing practices in 16 economies, citing concerns over "structural excess capacity" distorting global trade.
North Korea Ramps Up Parliamentary Election Preparations for Next Week
North Korea accelerates preparations for Supreme People's Assembly elections, forming committees and reviewing candidates for the vote scheduled next week.
Nepal's RSP Falls Short of Super Majority, Coalition Talks Loom
RSP leads Nepal's election but is two seats short of a two-thirds majority. Final results pending as court case could change outcome.
Pakistan's Sanitation Workers Face Caste, Gender Discrimination and Neglect
A report details the caste-based, gendered exploitation and institutional neglect faced by Pakistan's sanitation workers, calling it a human rights crisis.
Bangladesh Parliament Faces Constitutional Crisis Over Dual Oaths, Reform Charter
Bangladesh's new parliament convenes amid a constitutional crisis over dual oaths and competing mandates from the July Charter, risking institutional friction.
EU Slaps New Sanctions on 19 Iranian Officials, Entities Over Rights Abuses
EU ambassadors approve sanctions targeting 19 Iranian officials and entities for human rights violations and domestic repression amid regional conflict.
Japan to Tap Oil Reserves Monday Amid Mideast Conflict, Price Fears
Japan will unilaterally release oil reserves starting Monday to stabilize gasoline prices, fearing supply disruption from the West Asia conflict.
Taiwan Caps Fuel Price Hikes Amid Middle East Conflict Oil Surge
Taiwan activates price-smoothing measures to limit gasoline and diesel hikes, subsidizes key sectors, and secures LNG supply amid Middle East conflict.
Dhruva Kumar Champions Scottish Independence Post-Alba Party Dissolution
Alba Party candidate Dhruva Kumar vows to fight for Scottish independence and democratic control of resources under a new alliance banner ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election.
China Media's Racist Attack on Japanese Uyghur Minister Sparks Global Outrage
WUC condemns Chinese media's racist attack on Japanese Vice-Minister Arfiya Eri, citing Uyghur discrimination and transnational intimidation.
S Korea Assures Deterrence Unaffected by Potential US Asset Relocation
South Korea says its military deterrence against North Korea remains strong, regardless of potential USFK asset relocation amid West Asia conflicts.
Taiwan Tracks 6 Chinese Warships Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Taiwan's military monitors six Chinese naval ships near its territory, highlighting ongoing tensions in the Taiwan Strait over sovereignty claims.