Fireworks Shop in China Blast Kills 12 During Lunar New Year
A massive blast at a fireworks shop during Lunar New Year celebrations in China killed 12 people today, including five children.
South Korea’s Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to Life for Insurrection
Former president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment after a court found him guilty of insurrection linked to his December 2024 declaration of martial law.
India: Supreme Court Challenges New Data Law
The Supreme Court has referred petitions to a Constitution Bench, arguing that the new Digital Personal Data Protection Act is being used to "cripple" the public's Right to Information (RTI).
China Extends UK and Canada Visa-Free Entry
China has announced an extension of visa-free entry for UK and Canadian citizens, aimed at enhancing travel and business ties while facilitating international engagement, with specific implementation details forthcoming from…
BNP Wins Landslide Victory in Bangladesh General Election
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has won a landslide victory in the 13th national elections, promising democratic reforms and economic focus after securing a supermajority in parliament.
Japan Seizes Chinese Vessel, Arrests Captain
Tensions in the East China Sea spiked today after the Japanese Coast Guard seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its captain for operating in disputed territorial waters.
US and Taiwan Sign “Pivotal” Tariff-Cutting Deal to 15% From The Initial 20%
Defying warnings from Beijing, the U.S. has signed a major trade agreement with Taiwan to slash tariffs on high-tech goods, further complicating U.S.-China relations.
Bangladesh Holds Tense Post-Uprising Elections
Security has been tightened across Bangladesh as the country holds its first national elections since the 2024 uprising. Islamists are reportedly gaining ground in a high-stakes vote that will determine…
BASF Moves Global Hub to India
Chemical giant BASF announced a major restructuring of its Global Business Services, moving its Finance and HR hubs to India. The move aims to secure "long-term cost competitiveness" but has…
Jimmy Lai Jailed for 20 Years as Hong Kong’s Security Law Tightens Grip
Hong Kong pro-democracy figure and media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, a ruling that has triggered sharp condemnation from Western governments and renewed scrutiny…