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Pakistan warns Taliban of air strikes over future attacks as Kabul vows revenge
Islamabad has affirmed more retribution against TTP if cross-border assaults continue, further inflaming Kabul ties despite ongoing talks.
28 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
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India
Former Indian Prime Minister cremated in New Delhi, mourned worldwide
28 Dec 2024 - 5:07PM
India
The legacy of India’s Manmohan Singh: transformative reforms, but hurdles remain
28 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM
Lifestyle & Culture
India
Call for more babies in India sparks debate – is 1.43 billion people not enough?
A Hindu nationalist leader has urged couples to have more children in the world’s most populous nation, calling it ‘a matter of concern’.
27 Dec 2024 - 8:03AM
An Indian health worker takes care of newborn babies at a government hospital in Chennai. Photo: EPA-EFE
South Asia
Obituaries
Manmohan Singh, India’s ‘reluctant prime minister’, dies at 92
The first Sikh in office, Singh is credited with steering India to economic growth and lifting hundreds of millions out of dire poverty.
27 Dec 2024 - 1:56AM
Politics
Pakistan
Pakistan stunned by US fears over its missiles, assesses impact on South Asia
Washington’s assessment comes as Pakistan aims to balance its relations with the US and China amid fears of collateral damage.
25 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
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Southeast Asia
Singapore
Singaporean tycoon Alam investigated over financial crimes in Bangladesh
The billionaire’s lawyers called money-laundering allegations a targeted smear campaign against him and his family.
25 Dec 2024 - 3:10PM
Singaporean billionaire Saiful Alam Masud. Photo: S. Alam Group
Economics
India
Will India’s undersea cable overhaul make it a global data powerhouse?
A number of new cable systems set to come online by 2025 are expected to quadruple the country’s data transmission capacity.
25 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
India
‘Bit of a joke’: India’s popcorn tax sparks roasting of complex GST system
Social media users slam country’s excessive regulations and high taxation after government’s move to impose three-tier tax on popcorn.
26 Dec 2024 - 1:43PM
Politics
North Korea
Revolution, elections and a baby hippo, this was the year in Asia
From climate change to political storms and a Taylor Swift world tour, Asia in 2024 was characterised by turbulence and surprises.
24 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM
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South Asia
Bangladesh
Bangladesh seeks return of ex-PM Hasina from India amid embezzlement probe
The anti-corruption commission is investigating allegations of mismanagement and money laundering related to a Russian nuclear facility.
23 Dec 2024 - 10:16PM
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hen Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, attends the opening of the 60th Munich Security Conference. Photo: dpa
Politics
India
How US sanctions on Pakistan could be a ‘net advantage for India’
Recent sanctions are further evidence of Pakistan’s relative decline in importance in the US, analysts note.
23 Dec 2024 - 6:30PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
Australia
Australia’s South Asians hail anti-racism framework for including caste
The framework will help fight caste discrimination by enhancing legal protections in areas such as housing, education and culture.
23 Dec 2024 - 8:21PM
South Asia
Technology
South Koreans develop Iron Man-inspired wearable robot to help paraplegics walk
WalkON Suit F1 is designed to enable users to walk, climb stairs, and manoeuvre obstacles.
23 Dec 2024 - 11:37AM
Economics
India
India’s luxury property market booming despite economic slowdown
Sales of luxury properties in India priced at US$470,000 and above surged by 37.8 per cent in January-September, according to real estate firm CBRE.
22 Dec 2024 - 5:00PM
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Central Mumbai’s cityscape and skyline. Photo: Shutterstock
South Asia
India
More Indians hire private sleuths for ‘proper checks’ on prospective partners
Apart from premarital checks, some clients want to confirm a suspected affair or if their partner is gay.
22 Dec 2024 - 4:58PM
South Asia
Bangladesh
Minorities fear targeted attacks in post-revolution Bangladesh
Hindus in the country say they have become targets following the collapse of the government of Sheikh Hasina in August.
22 Dec 2024 - 3:27PM
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Economics
India
Crude and clout: unpacking the US$13 billion India-Russia oil deal
Analysts suggest New Delhi wants to avoid being eclipsed by Beijing as Russia increasingly relies on China amid a changing world order.
21 Dec 2024 - 3:30PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting in Moscow in July. Photo: EPA-EFE
Health & Environment
India
In southern India, the push for home births carries health concerns
While some women advocate for natural childbirth, the lack of skilled care and potential for complications during home deliveries poses significant risks.
21 Dec 2024 - 3:00PM
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Politics
India
India reopens North Korea embassy in ‘strategic’ move in volatile region: experts
Experts believe the embassy’s resumption of operations will allow India to engage in diplomatic discussions on critical issues in Northeast Asia.
20 Dec 2024 - 8:44PM
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South Asia
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka rescues 102 refugees adrift on fishing boat
Fishermen spotted the group, believed to be Rohingya refugees from Myanmar and including 25 children, off Sri Lanka’s northern coast.
20 Dec 2024 - 5:19PM
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Open Questions series
China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
5 Aug 2024 - 8:16PM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
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