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'I was pushed across the border into Bangladesh at gunpoint'
The BBC met people in India's Assam who say they were accused of being illegal immigrants and forced across the border.
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Watch: Moment girl rescues sister from runaway vehicle in China
An 11-year-old girl in Henan, China, pulled her baby sister from a the path of a runaway electric mini cabin scooter.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Anwar’s immunity bid fails in rule-of-law test for Malaysia
In a landmark June 4 ruling, Malaysia’s High Court denied Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s controversial attempt to shield himself from civil proceedings by invoking a constitutional mechanism — a move critics say was a veiled attempt at political immunity. The court’s rejection of Anwar’s bid marks the beginning of a legal confrontation unprecedented in Malaysian […] The post Anwar’s immunity bid fails in rule-of-law...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Eleven die in India crush as fans gather for IPL victory parade
Thousands of people lined the streets on Wednesday to welcome the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Did Trump know about Ukraine’s drone blitz in advance?
Ukraine’sstrategic drone strikeson Sunday against elements of Russia’s nuclear triad all across the country were an unprecedented provocation that risks a dramatic worsening of the conflict. Speculation has since swirled about whether Trump knew about these attacks in advance, which his Press Secretarydenied. What follows are five relevant points, each accompanied by brief arguments about […] The post Did Trump know...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Now the hard part: Lee Jae-myung and S Korea’s quest for balance
This article was originally published by Pacific Forum. It is republished with permission. When Lee Jae-myung last ran for the South Korean presidency in 2022 he campaigned for balance in Seoul’s foreign relations. At a time when the Biden administration pushed for not just closer bilateral but trilateral cooperation with Japan on the security issues […] The post Now the hard part: Lee Jae-myung and S Korea’s quest for...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Ukraine shows it knows wars are never won in the past
The iconoclastic American general Douglas MacArthur once said that “wars are never won in the past.” That sentiment certainly seemed to ring true following Ukraine’s recent audacious attack on Russia’s strategic bomber fleet, using small, cheap drones housed in wooden pods and transported near Russian airfields in trucks. The synchronized operation targeted Russian Air Force […] The post Ukraine shows it knows wars are...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:From Scrap to Strategy: Building a Circular Economy for India’s Electronics Boom
Critical minerals recovered from e-waste through established recycling systems can become a vital domestic source of essential minerals for India.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Teen TikTok star shot dead after man broke into her home, police say
The 17-year-old's murder has sparked a debate about women on social media in Pakistan.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The hard road to a clean and profitable Danantara
The recent inauguration of Danantara, Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund, marks a remarkable development in the Southeast Asian nation’s economic strategy. Established through amendment to the State-Owned Enterprises Law (Law No. 1), Danantara’s creation has sparked significant discussion, often drawing comparisons with regional giants such as Singapore’s Temasek Holdings and Malaysia’s Khazanah Nasional. Yet, a […]...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Trial by fire: Chinese laser weapon reputedly in Russian service
China’s battlefield lasers have arrived in Ukraine and may soon shape a drone-saturated future war over Taiwan. Last month, The War Zone (TWZ) reported that Russia has reportedly deployed a Chinese laser weapon system to counter Ukrainian drones, according to pro-Russian Telegram sources. A video posted this May shows a system resembling China’s Shen Nung […] The post Trial by fire: Chinese laser weapon reputedly in...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Lee Jae-myung takes the helm of a fractured and unmoored Korea
As Lee Jae-myung assumes South Korea’s presidency after a decisive electoral victory, the left-leaning leader inherits not just a nation beset by economic distress and political fatigue but a region tilting precariously toward geostrategic recalibration. North Korea, often the most volatile player in this theater, has reason to quietly celebrate. For Pyongyang, the return of […] The post Lee Jae-myung takes the helm of...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Deadly mushroom lunch cook tells court she threw up toxic meal
Erin Patterson is accused of murdering three relatives and trying to kill another with poisonous fungi.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Vanuatu looks into revoking Andrew Tate's golden passport
Tate gained citizenship in the tiny Pacific state under a scheme that has allegedly been abused by criminals.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:China Pressuring Two Major Myanmar Armed Groups to Halt Offensives
Beijing continues to push for a political settlement that will allow strategic China-backed infrastructure projects to move forward.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:South Korea's new president Lee Jae-myung pledges to 'unite' country
Experts say he faces a challenging task, as division and discontentment continue to rack South Korea.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Silicon Schengen Is Europe’s Play. An AI Archipelago Could Be ASEAN’s.
Southeast Asia must improve its position in the global AI value chain, from a low-cost transit point to a critical node for innovation and production.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:US Pressuring Vietnam to Downgrade Economic Ties With China: Report
Washington is driving a hard bargain in its ongoing trade and tariff negotiations with Hanoi.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:South Korea's new president has a Trump-shaped crisis to avert
Lee Jae-myung secured a storming victory, but his honeymoon will barely last the day.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Will Ukraine or Russia win the war?
After Ukraine’s attack on Russian air bases, some pundits are writing thatUkraine is winning the war.At least one American newspaper headlined the surprise attack as Russia’s “Pearl Harbor,” evidently forgetting the ultimate result. In any case, the actual ground war in Ukraine is increasingly favoring the Russians, who are slowly tightening the noose on Kyiv’s […] The post Will Ukraine or Russia win the war? appeared...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The Indian pilot set for a historic space journey on Axiom-4
Shubhanshu Shukla will be only the second Indian to travel to space and the first-ever to visit ISS.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Former Kyrgyz President Atambayev Sentenced in Absentia to 11 Years
Atambayev was released from jail in 2023 and promptly flew to Spain. He hasn't returned to Kyrgyzstan since.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:South Korean opposition wins presidency after months of political chaos
Lee Jae-myung was voted in exactly six months after his predecessor made a failed martial law bid.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Watch: BBC on the ground in Seoul as new president is announced
Opposition's Lee Jae-myung will become South Korea's next president, winning the country's first election since impeachment chaos.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:After the Tiananmen Square Massacre: A Reflection on America’s China Policy
After June 4, 1989, the U.S. government downgraded concerns over China’s human rights record to pursue realist interests. That Trump is doing the same today should be no surprise.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Why Early Warning Systems Deserve More Attention in Asia-Pacific Climate Security
From Cambodia to Nepal, early warning of natural disasters is not an add-on to humanitarian response. It is humanitarian response – at its smartest and most effective.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:The ‘Central Contradiction’ That Plagued Xi Jinping’s Father
A new biography of Xi Zhongxun shines light on both the suffering caused by one-party rule and the loyalty that keeps such a system alive.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Cross-Strait Deterrence and the Limits of US Security Guarantees
The Trump administration faces a critical test of credibility and commitment toward supporting Taiwan. Rhetoric alone will not suffice.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Uzbek Migration Agency Makes Headway in East Asia
A delegation from Uzbekistan, led by the country’s Migration Agency, made stops in South Korea and Japan to explore expanded opportunities for Uzbek workers.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:As Trade Talks Stall, Trump Tightens Pressure on China
How will Beijing respond to the new U.S. curbs on tech exports and student visas?
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:‘Akin to a Caged Bird’: How China Restricts Tibetans’ Freedom of Movement
Beijing's discriminatory passport policies are part of a systematic effort to control Tibetan spiritual and cultural identity through mobility restrictions.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Mongolia’s Prime Minister Loses No-Confidence Vote After Lengthy Protests
The protesters got their main demand: the ouster of Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:We’re all vulnerable to a Ukraine-style drone strike
Ukrainians are celebrating the success of one of the most audacious coups of the war against Russia – a coordinated drone strike on June 1 on five airbases deep inside Russian territory. Known as Operation Spiderweb, it was the result of 18 months of planning and involved the smuggling of drones into Russia, synchronized launch […] The post We’re all vulnerable to a Ukraine-style drone strike appeared first on Asia...
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Brits could face death over Bali drugs plot
The trio are accused of being involved with smuggling cocaine disguised as packets of Angel Delight.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima dies aged 89
Known as Mr Giants, Nagashima was one of Japan's most famous sports stars during the 1960s and 70s.
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