Asia
Taliban laws ban women’s voices and bare faces in public
Taliban impose strict laws on women, public conduct, and media.
Schools, internet shut near Mumbai as protests grow against sexual abuse of minors
Protests over child abuse and a doctor's murder intensify near Mumbai, with internet services and schools shut down.
China’s probes on EU products following EV tariffs
China initiated anti-subsidy probe on EU dairy, pork, brandy, and plastic imports, escalating trade tensions significantly.
Thailand says mpox case recorded in traveller from Africa
Thailand is investigating a potential mpox case in a European man who recently arrived from Africa.
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake rattles Pakistan and Kashmir
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake shook parts of Pakistan and the Himalayan region of Kashmir early Tuesday, panicking residents. There were no immediate…
One case of clade 2 mpox detected in Pakistan
A case of the mpox virus clade 2 was reported in Pakistan, while clade 1b remains undiagnosed. WHO monitors outbreak.
North Korean soldier defects to the South
A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea crossing border.
Protests spread over Indian doctor’s rape and murder
Indian doctors demand justice after colleague's rape and murder, sparking protests.
South Korea, US kick off annual drills over North’s military, cyber threats
South Korea and the United States kicked off annual summertime military Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises on Monday, seeking to boost their joint…
Philippines detects new mpox case
Philippines reports first mpox case since December. 10th case overall.
Foreign airlines lose interest in China as domestic carriers expand abroad
Chinese airlines are gaining market share on international routes, industry data shows, as foreign rivals are deterred by weak China travel demand…
Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected youngest Thai PM
Thailand elects Paetongtarn Shinawatra as youngest prime minister amid turmoil.