Asia

Indonesia has passed a controversial law expanding the military’s role in government, raising concerns over democratic backsliding and civilian oversight.

Myanmar’s junta is moving toward elections, but many fear they will be a farce. Explore concerns over legitimacy, military control, and democratic suppression.

Azerbaijan secures a decisive victory as Armenia concedes in a newly signed peace deal. Explore the implications of this agreement and what it means for the future of the Caucasus.

The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led SDF have struck a deal to integrate the northeast. What does this mean for Al Sharra’s leadership and his government’s future?

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest by the ICC could reshape his family’s political influence. Will his dynasty survive the legal and political fallout?

Syria’s Islamist government is shifting focus to the Alawites after Latakia clashes, raising concerns over sectarian tensions and religious minorities future.

Iran’s reformist vice president has been removed, signaling a shift toward conservative control and a weakening chance of diplomacy with the West.

A student-led political party is preparing to challenge established forces in the next general election. Will these former activists drive real change or stir further unrest?

The PKK has laid down its arms after decades of conflict with Turkey. What does this mean for the future of Kurdish-Turkish relations?

As relations with Afghanistan deteriorate, Pakistan intensifies its crackdown on Afghan refugees, heightening tensions with Kabul.

Turkmenistan is pushing to integrate into the Middle Corridor trade routes, seeking to expand its economic influence and boost regional connectivity. Will it succeed in reshaping its role in Eurasian trade?

Hong Kong’s longest-standing opposition party, the Democratic Party, is set to dissolve, marking the end of an era for the city’s pro-democracy movement amid Beijing’s tightening control.

Nepal’s politicians are uniting to impose stricter social media regulations, with traditional media backing the move. What does this mean for free speech?

Azerbaijan’s rare defiance against Russia marks a shift in regional power dynamics. What led to this bold move, and what does it mean for Moscow’s influence?

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces impeachment over accusations including plotting to assassinate the president and large-scale corruption

Myanmar’s civil war intensifies, displacing millions and causing widespread devastation as the junta’s power weakens and the country risks fracturing.

As Syria strengthens ties with Saudi Arabia, it signals a shift in regional power dynamics. Explore how this renewed alliance is reshaping the Middle East

Ahmed al-Sharaa has been appointed Syria’s interim president, marking a significant shift after the Assad regime’s collapse

Myanmar’s junta and the MNDAA signed a ceasefire agreement, mediated by China, to halt ongoing hostilities

India’s political landscape is dominated by the BJP and INC, limiting true multi-party representation

Imran Khan faces a 14-year prison sentence amid political turmoil, as authorities seek to sideline him from politics

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested, becoming the first sitting president to face such charges in history

India seeks to strengthen ties with the Taliban amid shifting regional dynamics and evolving security concerns in Afghanistan

South Korea faces severe economic challenges due to political unrest, with a weakening won and declining business sentiment

Amid South Korea’s political turmoil, President Yoon Suk Yeol faces calls for resignation and potential arrest over insurrection charges

Bangladesh faces escalating tensions with Myanmar due to the Arakan Army’s growing influence along their border

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 92, passed away in New Delhi, leaving behind a legacy of economic transformation

Cambodia’s authoritarian regime, led by Hun Sen, silences dissent and imprisons opposition leaders like Sun Chanthy

Vietnam’s new internet law enforces strict surveillance and censorship, mirroring China’s authoritarian model of governance

The Syrian civil war has officially ended, with Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham now governing a fractured nation

Bangladesh’s independence marks a complex legacy, with rising anti-India sentiment and internal strife threatening its future

The ongoing conflict between the Taliban and ISIS-K raises questions about true Islamic governance in Afghanistan

Turkey is reasserting its influence in Syria, targeting Kurdish forces amid a shifting power dynamic in the region

South Korea’s cultural rise faces political turmoil, with protests against President Yoon escalating amid calls for his resignation

Rebels have seized Damascus, marking the end of Bashar al-Assad’s regime after thirteen years of civil war

South Korea’s political turmoil escalated as President Yoon declared martial law, triggering widespread protests and calls for his resignation

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, then quickly reversed it amid fierce opposition and political turmoil

Bangladesh faces escalating communal conflict and persecution of minorities under an interim Islamist government following a popular uprising

Islamist group HTS has seized control of Aleppo, reigniting global concerns about renewed Islamist rule in Syria

Philippine politics faces turmoil as Vice President Sara Duterte threatens President Marcos, igniting conflict between powerful dynasties

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, effective Wednesday, ending their latest conflict amid ongoing tensions and violence

Hong Kong’s political freedoms are vanishing as China enforces control, silencing dissent and erasing its unique identity

Pakistan faces an existential crisis as public dissent rises against a ruling elite amid economic collapse and political turmoil

Iran faces potential fragmentation as Israel escalates its military strategy against the Islamic Republic, risking broader conflict

Japan’s parliament elected Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister, succeeding Fumio Kishida amid calls for a snap election on October 27

Protests in South Asia over the Israel-Palestine conflict reveal deep religious ties and societal divisions amid local issues

Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis face collapse as Israel’s military campaign targets their leadership and infrastructure

Israel intensifies its military campaign against Hezbollah, resulting in over 500 casualties in Lebanon amid growing conflict

Maldives seeks to repair ties with India amid economic crisis, shifting from an “India Out” stance to diplomatic engagement

Lebanon faces chaos after deadly explosions from Hezbollah devices, killing at least 32 and injuring over 3,000

Pro-Palestinian accounts celebrate the Houthis missile strike on Israel, raising security concerns for Saudi Arabia and the region

China and India face strained relations, primarily due to territorial disputes stemming from Tibet’s annexation by China

Iran’s support for Russia amid the Ukraine war faces scrutiny as tensions rise over Moscow’s backing of Azerbaijan

Ethnic clashes in India’s northeast, rooted in generational tribal animosities, have escalated into a civil war-like situation in Manipur

Nepal’s civil war victims await justice 20 years after thousands were tortured, raped, killed, and disappeared during the 1996-2006 conflict

Protests erupt in Israel demanding a ceasefire and the return of hostages after six bodies were discovered in Gaza

Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, faces challenges in conducting elections amid ongoing political unrest and reforms

China and Japan’s relationship is at a critical low, with tensions escalating amid historical grievances and territorial disputes

Malaysia charges ex-PM Muhyiddin with sedition over alleged remarks about former king

Bangladesh grappling with massive flood affecting over 5 million amid political uncertainties and strained relations with India

The demand for an independent Balochistan, a state for the Baloch people, has led to conflicts with Pakistan since 1948

China’s strategic interest in the Indian Ocean is growing, influenced by regional alliances and infrastructure projects like the Thai Land Bridge

Massive protests erupted in Indonesia against political dynasties, prompting lawmakers to postpone controversial election law revisions

China and Vietnam are strengthening ties, with Vietnam’s new leader prioritizing relations during his recent visit to China

China and the Philippines clashed again in the South China Sea, with vessels colliding near the disputed Sabina Shoal

Protests in West Bengal intensify after the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor, putting pressure on Mamata Banerjee’s AITC-led state government.

Thailand appoints Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, as its youngest and second female prime minister amid political turmoil

Thailand’s political drama intensifies as PM Srettha Thavisin is ousted, prompting urgent leadership changes

Japan’s PM Kishida resigns amid scandals, paving way for new leadership

The civil war in Myanmar escalates as ethnic armies gain ground against the junta

Thailand’s court dissolves the Move Forward Party, blocking youth-led reforms

Iran feels humiliated after Israel’s assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran

Sheikh Hasina resigns amid protests, marking a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s history

Indonesia’s geopolitical stance and investment challenges amid U.S.-China tensions

Israel dealt severe blows to Hamas and Hezbollah, killing key leaders amid ongoing conflict

Armenia seeks new alliances, notably with India, amid geopolitical challenges

Israel strikes Beirut, targeting Hezbollah commander amid rising tensions and casualties

Bangladesh protests escalate into nationwide uprising against PM Hasina’s 15-year rule, with 174 deaths reported

Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam’s most powerful leader in decades, dies at 80, ushering in a new era of uncertainty and potential succession crisis in Vietnamese politics

China seeks to de-escalate tensions with the Philippines over the South China Sea

Houthi drone strikes Tel Aviv, marking a significant breach of Israel’s defenses

Bangladesh faces deadly student protests over job quotas, escalating violence and unrest

Pakistan’s political crisis deepens as government seeks to ban Imran Khan’s party despite court rulings

India’s population growth poses challenges for development; political parties avoid addressing it

Turkic states, including Turkey, share common ethnic, linguistic, and cultural ties, forming the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) to strengthen cooperation and protect regional interests.

Rising tensions in Gaza trigger complex responses from Jordan, a key regional player with close ties to Israel and the US, as it navigates public outrage and its own constraints

Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential election, pledging change despite challenges.

Cambodian court jails 10 Mother Nature activists for 6-8 years in blow to civil society.

Russia’s economy stays afloat despite sanctions, thanks to trade with China, India, Iran, and allies via North-South corridor.

Myanmar military’s financial ties with Thailand revealed in UN report, as junta adapts to sanctions

Kazakhstan’s politics closely aligned with Russia, despite attempts to improve international image. Targeting critics, including opposition figure Aydos Sadykov, raises concerns about democratic practices and potential sanctions.

Israel’s border with Lebanon poses a heavy risk due to the presence of the Palestinian population and the terrorist organization Hezbollah, leading to a possible escalation of war between Israel and Lebanon.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in North Korea for a summit with Kim Jong-un, marking his first visit to the country since 2000. The meeting aims to deepen their relationship, which has strengthened since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves Israel’s war cabinet, strengthening his control over the conflict in Gaza and Hezbollah.

China’s new trespass law in the South China Sea allows detention of foreigners for up to 60 days without trial, escalating tensions with neighboring countries like the Philippines, which has stepped up patrols in response.

Central Asia’s mineral wealth attracts global powers; South Korea’s “K-Silk Road” aims to tap it.

India’s general election results show a surprising dip in support for Narendra Modi’s BJP, with some attributing the decline to a rift between the BJP and its parent organization, the RSS.

The “Balloon War” between North and South Korea escalates as both sides use balloons to spread propaganda and trash, heightening tensions and straining relations.

Narendra Modi begins his third term as India’s Prime Minister, marking a significant milestone. He has retained key figures from the previous government and included members from various parties in his new cabinet.

Afghanistan remains under strict Taliban rule, marked by severe punishments, suppression of women, and enforced dress codes, despite promises of moderation.