12 Nov
Kazakhstan: Sovereign Wealth Fund Chief Detained on Corruption Suspicion
Nurlan Zhakupov, head of the Samruk-Kazyna fund, was arrested by Kazakh authorities as part of a criminal investigation.
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7 Nov
Allegations of excess ethanol in petrol; Indian government denies
A Karnataka minister and the opposition leader allege that petrol exceeds permitted ethanol blending limits, while oil companies maintain compliance with national standards.
1 Nov
Mass Protest in New Delhi Targets Modi and Changes to Voter Rolls
Organizers in India expect up to one million demonstrators to rally in New Delhi as opposition leaders protest voter roll changes and forced shop closures.
31 Oct
North Korea Calls Sanctions a Strategic Failure, Reaffirming Nuclear Status
Pyongyang rejected international pressure, declaring that sanctions have failed and cannot strip the country of its status as a nuclear-armed state.
29 Oct
UN Survey: Opium Production in Afghanistan Surges Fivefold in a Year
Opium production in Afghanistan has jumped fivefold over the past year, marking the first major rise since the Taliban banned poppy cultivation in 2022.
25 Oct
India: Modi Attends Air Force Show in Varanasi Following Roadshow
The Indian prime minister attended an aerial demonstration marking the Indian Air Force's 94th anniversary in his Varanasi constituency after holding a large roadshow.
24 Oct
Kerala Governor Sparks Row by Banning Meat in Official Residence Kitchen
A directive by the new governor of India's Kerala state to serve only vegetarian food at his official residence has triggered political backlash from the opposition.
22 Oct
Row in India as Priyanka Gandhi's Son Asked to Remove Photos from Exhibition
The son of senior Indian politician Priyanka Gandhi was reportedly given an ultimatum to take down photographs from his New Delhi exhibition amid a controversy involving the national flag.
21 Oct
Malaysia Bans Civil Servants from Using Waze Citing Israeli Links
Authorities in Malaysia have barred civil servants from using navigation app Waze over its Israeli roots and ties to the country.
21 Oct
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Visits World's Largest Refinery in India
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has traveled to Jamnagar in India following a visit to Mumbai.
18 Oct
China Proposes Export Controls on 23 AI Technologies Amid US Rivalry
China is moving to restrict exports of advanced artificial intelligence technologies, including AI agents, amid escalating tech competition with the United States.
16 Oct
India: 'Cockroach' Movement Leaders Detained En Route to Delhi Rally
Indian police detained protest leader Abhijeet Dipke and student organizers ahead of a demonstration demanding the election chief's resignation over voter roll purges.
16 Oct
Founder of Indian Opposition Group 'Cockroach Janta Party' Detained Ahead of Protest
Indian authorities have detained Dipke, founder of the opposition Cockroach Janta Party, ahead of a planned rally in support of jailed party members.
12 Oct
India: Opposition Parties March to Supreme Court Over Voter Lists
Opposition leaders and activists in India have mobilized for a protest march to the Supreme Court, demanding the resignation of the chief election commissioner.
12 Oct
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles; Seoul Convenes Emergency Meeting
Pyongyang launched missiles toward the sea in the direction of Japan, prompting South Korea to call an emergency National Security Council session.
11 Oct
India: Youth Protest Movement Leaders Released from Custody
An Indian court ordered the release of youth movement leaders detained ahead of New Delhi protests, on condition that they preserve public peace for a year.
10 Oct
India: Over a Thousand Detained as Delhi Protests Blocked
Indian police moved to foil protests by the Cockroach youth movement over voter registry changes, as opposition leader Rahul Gandhi urged demonstrators to keep taking to the streets.
10 Oct
India: Hundreds Detained and Parts of Delhi Shut Down Ahead of Youth Protest
Indian authorities detained hundreds of demonstrators and closed dozens of metro stations amid mounting protests over voter registry revisions.
10 Oct
India: Youth Movement Leaders Detained Ahead of Delhi Protest
Indian police detained youth movement founder Abhijeet Dipke and two fellow activists at Delhi airport ahead of a planned protest in the capital.
6 Oct
India: Opposition Leaders March in New Delhi Protesting Election Commission
Opposition bloc parties marched toward the Election Commission offices, prompting Delhi police to step up security and restrict traffic.
5 Oct
ICC Unseals Arrest Warrants for Taliban Education Ministers
The International Criminal Court has unsealed arrest warrants for Afghan Taliban ministers accused of gender persecution and crimes against humanity.
4 Oct
US Marine Arrested for Murder in Okinawa; PM Takaichi Protests to US
A US marine was arrested in Japan on suspicion of robbing and murdering a local woman, prompting a strong protest from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
3 Oct
India: Resignation Demanded from Chief Election Commissioner as Delhi Protest Planned
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced plans for a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on October 10 if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign.
1 Oct
Reports of Fatalities in Pakistani Airstrikes Across Afghanistan
The Taliban government reported at least nine dead in strikes across the country, while another report cited 22 killed.
28 Sept
South Korea: North Korean Mine Likely Injured Three Soldiers in DMZ
South Korea's military said it is highly likely that a North Korean landmine caused an explosion that injured three soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone.
27 Sept
Afghanistan Says 28 Fighters Killed After Crossing from Pakistan
Afghan authorities announced that 28 fighters were killed and 32 wounded after crossing over from Pakistan, alleging the group was backed by Pakistani militias.
24 Sept
Pakistan strikes targets in Afghanistan; Taliban reports civilian deaths
Pakistan's air force struck sites in Afghanistan in response to drone attacks, while the Taliban reported civilian casualties.
23 Sept
Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit: Chinese President En Route to US, Taiwan Watching Closely
China's president is traveling to the US for a summit with Trump, as Taiwan hopes Washington will maintain its arms sales.
22 Sept
Sri Lanka Court Convicts 15 Men Over Deadly 2019 Easter Bombings
A Sri Lankan court has convicted 15 men over the coordinated 2019 Easter Sunday attacks that killed 270 people.
22 Sept
South Korea's president urges US to ease sanctions on North Korea
Reports indicate Seoul is calling on Washington to ease sanctions on Pyongyang in order to freeze its nuclear programmes.
22 Sept
Chinese Yuan Climbs to 3.5-Year High
China's central bank set a strong daily fixing that lifted the currency ahead of an expected meeting between Xi and Trump.
21 Sept
China Expels Two Top Military Generals from Party and Armed Forces
Beijing has purged the vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and the former joint staff chief following serious corruption and discipline investigations.