U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed a U.S.-sponsored peace proposal aimed at ending nearly two years of conflict in Gaza, though the plan’s
More
MOST RECENT
A HK$100 billion ($12.8 billion) urban development plan near Hong Kong International Airport is running into turbulence, with its flagship retail complex struggling to attract tenants and developer New World Development (NWD)
More
Developing Asia’s growth is set to slow more than previously expected this year and next, as the region absorbs the fallout from sweeping U.S. tariffs on all trading partners, the Asian Development
More
by Our Economic Affairs Editor Sri Lanka’s economy is set to expand by 3.9% in 2025, maintaining the momentum of recovery driven by remittances, tourism, and a rebound in domestic demand. According
More
The US is poised to “sell” Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine. US special envoy to Ukraine, retired general Keith Kellogg, says only the final decision has to be made. The US has
More
Police have registered a criminal case against senior leaders of Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), after a stampede at one of his rallies killed at least 40 people, including
More
It is a moment of profound significance that Sri Lanka, by proceeding from signature to formal ratification, has now entered the ranks of those states embracing the collective responsibility for the high
More
On September 27, 2025, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) announced the extension of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for another six months in three key Districts of Assam
More
On September 23, 2025, Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Sarfraz Bugti, joined by ruling and opposition leaders, announced the suspension of the controversial Balochistan Mines and Minerals Act 2025 via executive order. The decision followed
More
On September 24, 2025, Leh District in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh witnessed its deadliest day of unrest in decades, as protests demanding Statehood and constitutional safeguards for Ladakh escalated into
More
The Palestinian question predates the United Nations, which is now celebrating its 80th anniversary. The roots of the Palestinian conflict lie in the deep wounds and scars inflicted across the Middle East
More
South Korean government announced on Monday that it will waive visa requirements for Chinese tour groups for the first time in eight years. The waiver applies to groups of three or more
More
United Nations human rights experts have expressed shock at an unprecedented wave of executions in Iran, warning that more than 1,000 people have been killed in less than nine months of 2025,
More
Major General Nimrod Aloni, who commanded the IDF military colleges and the Deep Command, retired from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) today (Monday). He was succeeded by Major General Dan Goldfuss. In
More
Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru of Japan held a summit meeting today with Anura Kumara Disanayaka, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, as part of President Disanayaka’s official visit to
More