Taiwan says China naval deployment is largest in decades

China has deployed the largest number of naval ships to regional waters around Taiwan since the mid-1990s, the Defense Ministry in Taipei said Tuesday, amid growing speculation that Beijing has launched another round of war games.

Pakistan ranked among slowest for internet speed

As internet woes continue to hamper digital activities, Pakistan has landed in the bottom 12% globally for both mobile and broadband internet speeds, as reported by Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index.

South Korean ex-defense minister attempts suicide: official

Former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who is accused of playing a lead role in the failed imposition of martial law on Dec 3, has attempted suicide inside a detention centre, a justice ministry official told Parliament.

How the ‘fake’ Panchen Lama has become a liability for Xi Jinping

The dilemma Xi Jinping faces in using the Chinese-sponsored ‘Panchen Lama’ to legitimize his choice for the next Dalai Lama has grown multifaceted and increasingly complicated due to the lack of credibility of the ‘Panchen Zuma.’

Air India orders another 100 Airbus jets

Air India on Monday confirmed that it placed an order to purchase 100 more Airbus aircraft, comprising 10 widebody A350 and 90 narrowbody A320 Family aircraft, including A321neo.

US lawmakers raise concerns over Webull’s ties to China demand data on security risks

Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have raised significant concerns about Webull Financial LLC’s ownership structure and operational ties to China.

Mass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption

About 87,000 people were being evacuated in a central Philippine region Tuesday a day after a volcano briefly erupted with a towering ash plume and superhot streams of gas and debris hurtling down its western slopes.

India’s foreign exchange reserves rise again after multi-week slump

India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves started to rise again after having slumped for an eighth consecutive week, in the process hitting a multi-month low.

US, Japan, Philippine conduct maritime exercises in South China Sea

The armed forces of the Philippines, United States and Japan on Friday conducted a ’’maritime cooperative activity’’ within the Manila’s exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, the US Indo-Pacific Command said.

Ukrainian war dead reaches 43,000, Zelensky says in rare update

Some 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since Russia’s full-scale invasion began, Volodymyr Zelensky has said in a rare admission of the extent of the nation’s casualties.

Ousted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus

Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime ally, Russian media said Sunday, hours after a stunning rebel advance seized control of Damascus and ended his family’s 50 years of iron rule.

India Sends 2200 MT Rice to Myanmar

In line with Act East policy, India on Saturday sent a consignment of 2200 metrci tonnes rice to Myanmar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

China’s push for peace in Myanmar draws skepticism

Offers from two armed resistance groups in Myanmar to participate in Chinese-brokered peace talks with the ruling junta are seen by analysts as the result of mounting pressure from Beijing and unlikely to end the wider insurgency.

Syrian rebels say they have taken control of Homs

The leader of the Islamist group leading an insurgency in Syria says his forces have taken full control of Homs - the country’s third largest city.

China becomes Pakistan’s largest creditor with $29bn loans

With almost $29 billion in loans, China has become Pakistan’s largest creditor.

NASA delays first crewed flight to the moon in over 50 years

NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon this decade amid a renewed international push for lunar exploration, is facing more delays. The agency said Thursday that a planned mission to land on the moon in 2026 will now take place no earlier than mid-2027.

Nepal rejects BRI loans over debt concerns and high interest rates

Nepal’s decision not to take loans under the Belt Road Initiative (BRI) caused Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s visit to China to lose steam before it started. There has been commotion over the BRI as many crucial Nepalese leaders have opposed it due to its failure to prove useful and viable for the country.

Chinese-backed Chancay Port threatens Peru’s fishing industry and local economy

Marinera Noteria is Peru’s most famous dance, known internationally, alongside other colorful and popular dances like Festejo and Huacunda.

Bitcoin surges past $100k for first time

The price of Bitcoin has for the first time broken past the $100,000 mark, hitting a new record high.

Greece-India Cooperation in Quantum Computing

The strengthening of bilateral cooperation between Greece and India in cutting-edge research issues is promoted through the scientific dialogue that started in Thessaloniki at the 2nd International Conference “Greece and India: History, Society, Science & Entrepreneurship).”

Unknown flu-like disease kills at least 79 people in DR Congo

At least 79 people have died from an unknown disease that is causing flu-like symptoms in south-western Democratic Republic of Congo, the health ministry says.

US officials accuse Chinese hackers of spying on presidential campaigns

Chinese hackers have been accused of compromising US telecommunications systems and engaging in espionage on American presidential campaigns, with US officials warning that it may take years before the hackers are removed from the network, VOA News reported.

French government collapses in no-confidence vote

The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote.

South Korean president faces impeachment calls after martial law debacle

South Korean lawmakers on Wednesday called on President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign or face impeachment after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later, triggering a political crisis in Asia’s fourth-largest economy.

Centre plans to develop Goa as cargo and cruise hub

The Central Government, in coordination with Goa government, is developing Goa as a major cargo and cruise destination, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said in a release on Tuesday.

Kurram death toll reaches 130 as fighting continues despite ceasefire: official

The total number of people killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district has reached 130, while 186 are injured as clashes between tribes continued for the eleventh day despite a ceasefire having been imposed in Lower Kurram, according to a local official.

South Korea president backs down from martial law order after MPs vote to block it

Crowds of protesters erupted with cheers outside South Korea’s parliament early on Wednesday after the country’s president dramatically withdrew a martial law order that had sparked chaotic scenes in Seoul.

Pakistani and Chinese banks under scrutiny for violations of anti-money laundering laws

Sri Lanka’s agency responsible for countering money laundering and terrorism financing has levied penalties against Pakistani and Chinese banks for breaching sensitive financial regulations.

South Korea declares emergency martial law, warns of ’’communist forces’’

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an ’’emergency martial law’’ on Tuesday, accusing the country’s opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities.

French government on brink as Prime Minister faces no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is bracing for a no-confidence vote in parliament on Wednesday in which parties from the left and the right are expected to join forces to oust him after he forced through his budget without lawmakers’ consent.