Tibet Earthquake

Aftershocks of Oppression: The Hidden Toll of the Tibet Earthquake 2025

Tsering Passang The recent earthquake that struck Tibet on 7th January 2025 has left a trail of devastation, grief, and unanswered questions. The tremor, which measured 7.1 on the Richter scale, impacted several remote regions in southern Tibet, leading to...
Thousands Rally Amid Snowstorm Over South Korea’s Political Crisis

Political Turmoil in South Korea: Uncertainty Surrounds Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol Amid Arrest Drama

A prolonged period of political uncertainty continues to grip South Korea as the fate of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol hangs in the balance. The botched attempt to arrest him has not only emboldened his supporters but also rekindled support...
China Car Sales

China’s Car Sales Surge in 2024: Record EV Growth Amid Fierce Market Dynamics

China's automotive market maintained robust growth in 2024, driven by a surge in sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids, hitting record highs despite intense competition and aggressive pricing strategies. The world's largest auto market demonstrated resilience and adaptability,...
Asia Stock Markets

Asian Markets Slide Amid US Economic Uncertainty and Weak Chinese Data

Asian markets experienced a downturn following a cautious session on Wall Street, with investor anxiety rising ahead of the Thursday closure of US equity markets for a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter and the release of...
Chinese yuan

China Intensifies Yuan Support with Record Hong Kong Bill Issuance

China is set to issue a record amount of bills in the Hong Kong market, aiming to tighten offshore liquidity and curb speculative attacks against its currency. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced plans to auction 60 billion yuan...
iPhone 16

Indonesia Upholds Ban on iPhone 16 Sales Amid $1 Billion Apple Investment Impasse

Indonesia has reaffirmed its ban on iPhone 16 sales, citing Apple’s inability to comply with stringent domestic market regulations, despite the tech giant’s $1 billion pledge to invest in the Southeast Asian nation. The announcement on Wednesday (Jan 8) came...
Member of Parliament Tulip Siddiq stands outside 10 Downing Street, London.

Bangladesh Money Laundering Investigation Expands to Include British Anti-Corruption Minister Tulip Siddiq

Bangladesh's financial investigators have ordered the country's major banks to hand over transaction records related to British anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq. The probe is part of a broader inquiry into alleged embezzlement involving Siddiq's family, including her aunt, former Bangladeshi...
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak

Najib Razak’s House Arrest Document: Government Denies Knowledge Amid Legal Battle

A purported royal document that would allow Malaysia's imprisoned former Prime Minister, Najib Razak, to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest has never been hidden, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil on Wednesday. During a press briefing, Fahmi...
Jeju Air crash

Jeju Air crash: No Similar Concrete Structures at Singapore Airports, Says Transport Minister After Jeju Air Crash

In a recent parliamentary session, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat assured that Singapore’s airports do not have concrete structures near runways similar to the one involved in the tragic Jeju Air crash on December 29. The incident, which took place...
Elephant in Thailand: Mahout Charged with Negligence

Spanish Tourist Killed by Elephant in Thailand: Mahout Charged with Negligence

In a tragic turn of events at the Koh Yao Elephant Care Centre in southern Thailand, a Spanish tourist was killed by an elephant, prompting Thai authorities to charge the mahout responsible with negligence. The incident, which occurred last week,...
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