Explained: How Taiwan is keeping up with democracy amid Xi Jinping’s ‘reunification’ threat

Taiwan will vote for a new president on Saturday (Jan 13) in an election watched across…

Kabul: Two killed as Afghanistan capital rocked by deadly explosion

Two people were killed in an explosion in Kabul on Thursday (Jan 11), the third such…

Maldives’ pivot to China – A new turn in Indo-Pacific geopolitics

On January 10, President Mohamed Muizzu of Maldives and Chinese President Xi Jinping held the much-awaited…

Zuckerberg’s venture of raising ‘world-class’ beef cattle by feeding nuts, beer receives flak from netizens

The latest business venture of social media tycoon Mark Zuckerberg – which involves raising “world-class” beef…

Watch: Chris Christie claims Nikki Haley will ‘get smoked’ in hot mic moment that goes viral

Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie, who just exited the Republican race for US presidential nomination, was…

Australian watchdog says Elon Musk’s X Corp slashed 30% of trust and safety staff

Australia’s online safety commissioner said on Thursday (Jan 11) that X Corp. has slashed global trust…

Federal judge gives green light to US’ first execution by nitrogen gas hypoxia

Alabama has received the go-ahead for using nitrogen gas to execute a death row inmate later…

Papua New Guinea unrest: Govt asks military to restore order amid arson, looting in capital

The government in Papua New Guinea, on Wednesday (Jan 10) asked the military to restore order…

India’s purchases of discounted Russian crude reach 11-month low

India’s purchase of discounted Russian crude oil has fallen to an 11-month low with rise in…

US backs ‘tangible steps’ for Palestinian state, Blinken tells Abbas

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas in the…