Election Unrest: Hasina’s Controversial Triumph in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's latest election sparked widespread debate as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League won their fourth term.
January 8, 2024Section
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Rising Rice Prices Fuel Inflation Woes in Asia
In the latest development, In 2023, Asia faced significant inflation, largely driven by rising rice prices, a staple in the...
January 5, 2024
Iran Mourns 73 Killed in Memorial Blasts for General Soleimani
During the fourth anniversary of General Qassem Soleimani's death, two explosions occurred in Kerman, Iran.
January 3, 2024
Japan Airlines’ Major Tragedy: Coast Guard Plane Collision
A Japan Airlines Airbus A350, on flight 516 from Shin-Chitose Airport, met with a grave accident at Tokyo's Haneda Airport...
January 2, 2024
Nobel Winner Yunus Faces Prison in Bangladesh
On January 1, 2024, Bangladesh sentenced 2006 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus to six months in prison for labor...
January 1, 2024
Major Earthquake and Tsunami Alert in Japan
On Monday, a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Sea coast, disrupting and setting off tsunami warnings in Ishikawa Prefecture.
January 1, 2024
Taiwan’s Investment Shift: Towards New Horizons
In 2023, Taiwan dramatically shifted its investment strategy, notably reducing its investments in China to a historic low.
December 28, 2023
BYD’s Emergence as EV Leader
BYD, a leading Chinese automaker, is on track to outpace U.S. Tesla in global electric vehicle (EV) sales.
December 27, 2023
Iran’s Nuclear Strategy Sparks Global Concern
Iran has significantly increased its uranium enrichment, elevating its stockpile to 4,486.8kg by late October 2023.
December 27, 2023