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Wed, 10/06/2026 - 15:53
Dr. Pramod Varma joins host Tushar Shetty to discuss the design philosophy and the next stages of India's Digital Public Infrastructure.
Wed, 10/06/2026 - 15:38
Canberra likely hopes that its relationship with Berlin will come to hold a similar importance as those with Washington, London, and Tokyo.
Wed, 10/06/2026 - 15:18
Six Dushanbe officers face a rare prosecution over the death of Maksudjon Saidov in custody but none of them is charged with torture.
Wed, 10/06/2026 - 13:55
While the government views the new rules as a necessary measure to curb abuse, some observers worry that they may also deter genuine entrepreneurs.
Tue, 09/06/2026 - 22:16
Within the emerging geopolitical landscape, Mongolia may have opportunities to diversify its economic partners.
Tue, 09/06/2026 - 19:25
“The current situation is not the fruit of our choosing, but of history itself.”
Tue, 09/06/2026 - 16:55
India’s recurring invitations reveal as much about New Delhi’s ambitions as about the G7’s adaptation to the changing times.
Tue, 09/06/2026 - 16:13
Drawn by lower prices, a wider variety of products and convenience, Macau’s residents have taken to spending in mainland China.
Tue, 09/06/2026 - 15:33
President Lee sold Korean democracy abroad as a system that fixes itself. Now his party and the administration have to prove it by holding the election commission to account without handing the conspiracy theorists a win.
Tue, 09/06/2026 - 14:27
Touting the achievements Pyongyang has made in recent years, Xi de facto recognized North Korea as a nuclear-armed state.
Tue, 09/06/2026 - 13:56
Despite opting out of contributing the $1 billion fee required to become a permanent member of Donald Trump's Board of Peace, Kazakhstan has continued to publicly highlight its membership.
Tue, 09/06/2026 - 12:27
Hitherto confined to social media, the "cockroaches" emerged on the ground at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on June 6. What started as a joke has turned serious.
Tue, 09/06/2026 - 09:33
Despite its vaunting ambitions and rapid expansion, the upstart automaker has yet to prove it can compete beyond the Vietnamese market.
Tue, 09/06/2026 - 06:12
The elevation of three of Hassanal Bolkiah's sons suggest that key posts are increasingly being concentrated within the direct line of succession.
Tue, 09/06/2026 - 02:55
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has stated that "the national government is moving and we will not leave Mindanao behind."
Tue, 09/06/2026 - 01:07
China’s reach is extending beyond the First Island Chain. Japan is taking note.
Mon, 08/06/2026 - 21:04
Across Asia, governments are experimenting with policies designed to capitalize on the rapid expansion of remote work.
Mon, 08/06/2026 - 20:37
Climate stress, shrinking glaciers, and fragmented governance are pushing the region toward a new era of systemic vulnerability.
Mon, 08/06/2026 - 20:13
An entire generation of Afghan girls have had their aspirations suspended by policies systematically excluding them from education and public life.
Mon, 08/06/2026 - 19:51
Last year, Lee stated in his inauguration speech that pragmatism and the national interest were the guiding principles of his presidency.
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