Adani

Adani Group Bonds Plummet Amid Fraud Allegations and Arrest Warrants

The Adani Group, a corporate titan in India led by billionaire Gautam Adani, faced a tumultuous week as fraud allegations and arrest warrants sent shockwaves through global markets. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged Adani and seven others...
Laos

Australian Teenager Dies from Methanol Poisoning in Laos: A Tragic Incident Highlights Dangers of Contaminated Alcohol

In a devastating turn of events, 19-year-old Australian traveler Bianca Jones succumbed to methanol poisoning on Thursday, November 21, after consuming contaminated alcohol in Laos. The tragedy marks the fourth death of a foreign national linked to tainted liquor in...
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s President Endorses IMF Bailout, Shifts Stance on Economic Recovery

Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced his support for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme, reversing his earlier campaign pledge to renegotiate the deal. This shift reflects the dire state of the country's economy and...
Thailand-Malaysia Border

Thai Border Crackdown by Malaysia Sparks Educational Crisis for Hundreds of Students

The Malaysian government’s decision to enforce stricter border control measures along the Sungai Golok river has sparked widespread concern among residents and students who rely on this route for daily cross-border education. Beginning December 1, Malaysians crossing into Thailand illegally,...
South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Convicted of Election Law Violation

South Korea’s Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Indicted for Alleged Misuse of Public Funds

Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea’s Democratic Party and a prominent opposition figure, was indicted on Tuesday, November 19, for allegedly misusing more than 100 million won (US$71,900) of public funds during his tenure as governor of Gyeonggi Province...
China: Car Crash Outside Changde' Primary School Leaves Several Students and parents Injured

China: Car Crash Outside Changde’ Primary School Leaves Several Students and parents Injured

In a horrifying incident early Tuesday morning, several students and parents were injured when a car crashed outside Yong’an Primary School in Changde, Hunan Province. The crash occurred around 7:50 a.m. and has left the nation grappling with shock and...
Vietnam War

Vietnam’s My Lai Massacre: A Museum of Memory, Healing, and Transformation

In a small corner of central Vietnam, where a museum and memorial mark one of America’s most infamous wartime atrocities, a curious sight greets visitors: a cooler of strawberry ice cream for sale near the ticket booth. The incongruity of...
Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un Accuses US and West of Using Ukraine as ‘Shock Troops’ Against Russia, Warns of Global Conflict

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States and its allies of using Ukraine as "shock troops" against Russia, a strategy he claims risks igniting a global conflict, according to state-run media. His remarks reflect a deepening...
Booksellers

Chinese Booksellers Battle Censorship at Home and Thrive Abroad

Yu Miao smiles with quiet satisfaction as he stands amidst 10,000 books on bamboo shelves at his newly reopened bookstore, JF Books, located in the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood. Far removed from his original Shanghai location, Yu now operates without...
Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh Tribunal Sets Deadline for Investigation into Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Amid Crimes Against Humanity Charges

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Monday directed investigators to conclude their probe into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her close associates by December 17, 2024. Hasina and her allies face charges of crimes against humanity related...
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