Nepal's government unveiled on Friday a record $13.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27, marking the first fiscal plan under Prime Minister Balendra Shah's new administration. Driven by recent...
Hong Kong’s weather agency issued multiple warnings on Friday as temperatures soared to 36 degrees Celsius. Residents in busy areas such as Tsim Sha Tsui were seen using umbrellas for shade amid the intense...
Rescuers have found five of seven men trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos after a week-long search in dangerous conditions. Footage released on Wednesday showed the men huddled together in a narrow chamber...
Children in western Japan dressed up as demons in the traditional "onibashiri" ritual at Chojuji Temple in Konan City. The event allowed local elementary students to experience the custom, which is...
Indian scientists using radar data from the nation's Chandrayaan-2 orbiter have discovered strong evidence of underground water-ice in permanently shadowed craters at the Moon’s South Pole.
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South Korea on Friday kicked off early voting for local elections and parliamentary by-elections to elect mayors, governors and local council members as well as 14 lawmakers.
The advance voting will last from 6...
Singapore is hosting the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue from May 29 to 31, gathering 54 ministerial-level delegates and security chiefs from over 40 countries. The summit focuses on US-China relations and the...
The Sri Lankan–German Business Forum 2026 was held in Colombo from May 27 to 29. Organized by AHK Sri Lanka, the event connected business leaders and government officials to boost foreign investment in Sri...
Viet Nam and Thailand have officially upgraded on Thursday their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a strong focus on science, technology, and innovation. Both nations exchanged a 2026-...
Japan and the Philippines have officially launched on Thursday negotiations for a bilateral intelligence-sharing pact to deepen defense ties and enhance maritime security. The proposed military intelligence pact...