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Myanmar's military junta declares the first phase of national elections a success with 52% turnout, while the USDP proxy party claims a landslide victory amid global condemnation
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will represent New Delhi, while Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq will attend on behalf of Islamabad, according to official statements from both governments.
Global leaders mourn the passing of the BNP chairperson, a towering figure who defined Bangladesh’s democratic transition and political resilience
Dozens of Shelters Destroyed as Fire Sweeps Through Rohingya Camp in Bangladesh
BNP Chairperson and Bangladesh’s first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has passed away at the age of 80 while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka.
Foreign Ministers from Cambodia, Thailand, and China meet in Kunming to discuss border de-escalation, peace-building, and the "ironclad" friendship between Phnom Penh and Beijing
First Stage of Three-Phase Vote Finished in Conflict-Ridden Myanmar
Heavy shelling and fighter jet sightings reported near Bangladesh frontier as Arakan Army and Junta forces clash in Maungdaw
Calm prevails on the Cambodia-Thailand border as a ceasefire ends 20 days of clashes
Malaysia’s High Court has sentenced former PM Najib Razak to 15 years in prison and a $2.8 billion fine for abuse of power and money laundering in the massive 1MDB scandal
While renewable capacity has tripled and electrification reached 98.6%, fossil fuels still dominate the Asia-Pacific. Explore the latest UNESCAP findings on the region's green energy shift
Japan’s Cabinet approves a record 9.04 trillion yen ($58 billion) defense budget for fiscal 2026, focusing on hypersonic missiles, drone tech, and space defense amid China tensions
Organized by the military junta, the three-phase vote faces international skepticism and domestic boycotts
Judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah convicted Najib, 72, on all four counts of abuse of power, rejecting claims that the case was politically motivated.
The protest was led by West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Incidents of violence have been reported from Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Kerala, with most attacks linked to groups affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and other right-wing Hindu organisations.
The announcement was made through state media on Thursday (December 26), outlining a voting plan that many analysts say is aimed at legitimizing the junta’s rule rather than reflecting the will of the people.
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman/Collected
A significant shift in CHT’s traditional authority sees women Karbaris grow from 5 to 650
Cambodia reports Thai air strikes in Siem Reap following failed ASEAN talks,Over 900,000 civilians displaced as border violence leaves 43 dead. Read the latest updates
