Betel nut chewing, a practice that has persisted in China for approximately 2,000 years, has evolved from an exotic southern tribute presented to imperial rulers into a widespread habit consumed by millions
Singapore, long known as the “Houston of Asia”, is facing one of its most severe tests in decades as a prolonged war in the Middle East disrupts global energy flows and intensifies
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SoftBank Group has overtaken Toyota Motor Corporation to become Japan’s most valuable listed company, marking a symbolic shift in the country’s corporate hierarchy as global demand for artificial intelligence fuels a historic
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Global oil markets surged more than 2% as escalating military confrontations between the United States, Iran, and Israel deepened fears of a wider Middle East conflict that could disrupt critical energy supply
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Indo-Pacific countries are rapidly expanding defence cooperation and military capabilities as they respond to China’s growing military power and shifting perceptions of long-term United States engagement in the region, signalling a gradual
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Sri Lanka has been thrust into a heated constitutional and political debate following the government’s reported move to explore the creation of a so-called “Dharma Court,” a proposed mechanism intended to address
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A dramatic political realignment has reshaped the landscape of Indian state politics after the Hindu nationalist party Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party secured a decisive victory in West Bengal, a state long
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A devastating humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Gaza Strip has left tens of thousands of Palestinians with partial or total hearing loss, as relentless bombardments, collapsing medical infrastructure, and prolonged displacement reshape
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A wave of political uncertainty has gripped Colombia after President Gustavo Petro publicly rejected the preliminary results of the first round of the presidential election released on Sunday night. The quick count,
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A “river of blood” is how one survivor described the aftermath of an attack on Htan Shauk Khan village in western Myanmar. “I saw shooting. I saw mass killing,” another survivor recalled,
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A mounting series of arrests, expulsions, and intelligence alerts across Europe has intensified concerns that China is running a broad and coordinated espionage campaign targeting the European Union and its neighboring states.
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France is attempting a strategic reinvention of its relationship with Africa as its long-standing influence in the Sahel unravels and new global powers move in to fill the vacuum. At the center
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After 88 days of near-total internet blackout, the people of Iran have begun reconnecting to the global digital network, marking an uneasy return to online life after a period defined by war,
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Archbishop of Colombo, Malcolm Ranjith, has issued a sharp critique of Sri Lanka’s long-standing open economic model, urging authorities to reconsider the direction of national policy. Speaking to the media, he argued
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Sri Lanka is preparing a significant legal amendment aimed at strengthening discipline within the Buddhist monastic community, as discussions between state legal authorities and senior Buddhist leaders move forward. Commissioner General of
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Sri Lanka’s justice system is facing a severe staffing shortfall, with the Ministry of Justice confirming that 2,647 vacancies remain unfilled across the judiciary, a situation officials say has persisted due to
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