1+ hour, 26+ min ago   (492+ words) The arrest comes amid heightened concern across Europe over suspected infiltration and intelligence activities targeting sensitive military and government institutions, although Belgian prosecutors have not identified any country linked to the case. The investigation began within the military base itself…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago   (398+ words) As local reporters continue exposing corruption, insecurity and organised crime, many remain vulnerable despite previous threats and, in some cases, official protection measures. As first reported by El País, authorities responded in a now familiar manner. Officials stated that the…...

2+ hour, 10+ min ago   (354+ words) Beneath warm diplomatic rhetoric, Sri Lanka's expanding security ties with India are increasingly shaped by unresolved disputes over maritime sovereignty, strategic influence and the balance of power in the Indian Ocean. India’s Expanding Role in Sri Lanka’s Waters For Sri…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (193+ words) Supporters contend that Sheikh Hasina's eventual return would reshape Bangladesh's political landscape and reignite the contest over the nation's future. Anwar A. Khan is an independent political analyst based in Dhaka, Bangladesh who writes on politics, political and human-centred figures, current…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (385+ words) From tea plantations and constitutional law to architecture and higher education, Jewish influence reached further than many realise. Formation of Chabad houses in Weligama and the East Coast sparked a mass agitation across the country, paving the path for many…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (248+ words) With six candidates competing to succeed António Guterres in 2027, the contest to lead the United Nations has entered a decisive phase as the organisation confronts financial pressures, diplomatic setbacks and growing criticism over its limited influence in resolving the world's…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (418+ words) The United States has imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including several South Asian economies, in the latest overhaul of its trade policy under President Donald Trump’s administration. Among the South Asian countries affected, India, Bangladesh,…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (511+ words) Europe’s largest lender has agreed to sell its Singapore insurance business to Allianz as chief executive Georges Elhedery continues a sweeping overhaul of HSBC’s global operations, while maintaining the bank’s long-term commitment to one of its most important Asian markets....

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (365+ words) President Xi Jinping has unveiled China’s most ambitious international artificial intelligence initiative to date, offering open-source AI technology, training and institutional co-operation to developing countries as Beijing seeks to position itself at the centre of global AI governance and adoption....

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (621+ words) A draft decree would require social media platforms to prevent users under 16 from posting, commenting or reacting to content, while introducing stricter parental oversight, enhanced privacy protections and tighter controls on online gaming as Vietnam joins a wider international effort…...