Asia

The tragedy, over 25 years after the civil war ended, came after the nation had to partially suspend demining operations when the US halted funding.

With the US and China racing ahead, India grapples with the challenge of innovation and investment in artificial intelligence.

Rescue efforts are under way, with the ventilation system still functional, providing hope for the trapped workers.

Riley was born at the National Bird Breeding Sanctuary in Davao City, the first Philippine eagle chick hatched without human help.

The visit of France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, follows joint combat drills with Filipino forces, a move likely to antagonise China.

Australia’s treasurer Jim Chalmers is seeking US tariff exemptions for steel and aluminium, crucial for PM Albanese’s government ahead of coming elections.

As South Korea faces record low marriage rates, ‘I Am Solo’ offers a relatable escape, blending humour and heartache in the quest for love.

Given the India-US bromance, Pakistan and China have little choice. Expect Afghanistan to remain a focus amid efforts to counter US-led narratives.

The government welcomed the removal following efforts to counter money laundering and terrorist financing.

Daisuke Toyoda, an executive in charge of the project, stressed it’s not ‘a smart city’ but a ‘test course for mobility’.

Sarwar Bari’s report alleged widespread rigging in national elections last year, when a coalition of parties friendly to the military took power.

Survivors like Chusnul Chotimah rely on funding from Indonesia’s victim and witness protection agency, LPSK, for medical assistance.

The resignations of two nominated members of parliament have sparked a debate on the scheme’s non-partisan integrity and future relevance.

Officials are urged to look at tougher measures to ‘select’ tourists, such as Bhutan’s requirement for most travellers to pay a fixed daily charge.

Among 1,002 adults surveyed by a research firm, 55 per cent said the budget’s US$92.8 billion in spending was not enough to cover inflation.

A travel agency said sporting a Vietnam war veteran hat could also lead to ‘conflict with locals’.

The US president’s provocative proposal was greeted with disbelief and disdain in Malaysia, yet quiet diplomacy may be the best path forward.

I may be missing out on a deeper appreciation of the culture, but I’ve learned to live with it – thank goodness for translation apps.

Sustainable internationalism would embrace diversity and evidence-based problem-solving, rather than reducing the world to a chessboard.

Initial reports suggested the popular figure was wanted on serious charges, but his lawyer refuted that claim.

What does American anxiety over DeepSeek reveal about the state of US-China competition in AI?

After more than three years in power, the Taliban have struggled to gain recognition for a host of reasons.

What does the aid freeze mean on a practical level? More broadly, what does it mean for the geopolitical balance Mongolia maintains? 

China’s major tech companies are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the shift to real-world applications for AI.

Forget denuclearization – first, talk about not resuming nuclear testing.

Hyundai-Kia has targeted 100 percent electrification in Europe, the United States, and South Korea, but it lacks concrete electrification targets for India and other Global South markets.

After years of attempts to increase the role of state-owned enterprises in the Chinese economy, Xi now hopes entrepreneurs will bail him out.

Any U.S. attempt to align with Russia to counterbalance China lacks the geopolitical, economic, and strategic foundation necessary for success. 

China’s most successful AI product embodies the paradox of export controls: they can be successful and still fail to achieve the ultimate strategic goal.

The U.S. and China are both effectively pushing Ukraine back into Russia’s sphere of influence – but Beijing’s approach suddenly looks more reasonable in comparison.