The decision to lift the Pakistan crypto banking ban marks a sharp turn in the country’s financial policy. After years of keeping cryptocurrency businesses at arm’s length, regulators are now allowing them limited access to...

The 2026 climbing season on Mount Everest has opened under an unusual cloud. While thousands of climbers and trekkers continue to arrive in Nepal for one of the world’s most iconic adventures, authorities are grappling...

Balendra Shah, once known for his rap lyrics and outsider politics, has taken the oath as Nepal’s Prime Minister, marking one of the most unconventional political ascents in South Asia. At 35, he becomes the...

A dramatic security breach at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo has triggered a fresh diplomatic tensions between Japan and China. Japanese authorities have called the incident “regrettable,” while Beijing has responded with sharp criticism, warning...

In a political system known for near-total unanimity, even the smallest crack can echo loudly. That’s exactly what happened after Kim Jong Un secured 99.93% of the vote in North Korea’s latest parliamentary election. The...

A newly released video by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has reignited a volatile debate in Pakistan: what happens when soldiers fall into militant hands, and how transparent is the state about it? The footage,...

Bangladesh has voted “yes” to sweeping constitutional reforms known as the July Charter, a move that could reshape the country’s political system for decades. In a referendum held alongside the 13th parliamentary elections, about 65.3%...

Speculation about Kim Ju-ae has moved from rumor to serious geopolitical discussion. South Korea’s intelligence agency now believes the teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be entering what it calls a...

Bangladesh’s latest parliamentary election marks a turning point in the country’s post-Hasina political era. With the Awami League no longer in the race, the spotlight has shifted to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its...

Watching a hit TV show or listening to a pop song is a harmless pastime in most parts of the world. In North Korea, it can be a death sentence. According to new testimony collected...