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One of the clearest signs of unrest in a nation is when anti-government protests persist for days, often escalating into violence and widespread public outcry. This has become a familiar...
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It has been nearly half a month since Pakistan has been suffering from flooding triggered by torrential rains, which started on 14 August 2025. According to Ayyoob Sharifi, a professor...
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In mid-2025, former President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping set of “reciprocal tariffs,” citing unfair trade practices and national security. Starting in early August (some effective August 1, others around...
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Almost a year after former Singapore Transport Minister S. Iswaran was sentenced to jail over corruption charges, a new chapter has unfolded in the country’s most high-profile political scandal in...
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reported that it has lowered its growth forecasts for economies in developing Asia and the Pacific for 2025 and 2026. According to ADB, the...
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On 29 July 2025, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency issued a Tsunami warning, urging citizens to take urgent caution to protect lives and property.
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On 8 July 2025, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda announced the launch of the Universal Health Coverage Practitioners and Experts Knowledge Exchange and Resources (UHC PEERS), a regional peer-to-peer learning...
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The Fourth of July holiday weekend turned tragic in Texas as flash floods swept through the state, claiming the lives of over 100 people and leaving more than 160 missing....
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President of the United States, Donald J. Trump has issued a sweeping warning to more than a dozen U.S. trading partners—including Japan and South Korea—that new tariff of at least...
