The decision was her “personal wish and aspiration” and was entirely driven by “family considerations,” said…
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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan calls for early elections after parliament dismisses no-confidence vote against him
Khan, who is facing the toughest challenge of his political career, requested the country’s president dissolve…
Rolling power cuts, violent protests, long lines for basics: Inside Sri Lanka’s unfolding economic crisis
Like his neighbors, he was frustrated by the more than 10-hour power cuts that plunged Colombo…
Sri Lankan President declares state of emergency following violent protests
The state of emergency came into effect on April 1, according to an official gazette issued…
Asia has seen a spike in Covid-19 cases. These charts show what’s really going on
For much of the pandemic, these places were held up as Covid-19 success stories, as stringent…
North Korea not telling the whole truth about latest ICBM test, South Korean official says
The official, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, said South Korean and US analysis of…
Asia has seen a spike in Covid-19 cases. These charts show what’s really going on
For much of the pandemic, these places were held up as Covid-19 success stories, as stringent…
Rare Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia a ‘new hope’ for survival of species
The female rhino was born at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Way Kambas National Park in…
Singapore court rejects intellectually disabled man’s final execution appeal
The ruling ends all legal avenues to stop his execution and supporters say he could be…
Solomon Islands leader defends possible China security deal
The Pacific Island nation confirmed last week it would expand its security relationship with China —…
