Global Executions Surge in 2025, Marking Highest Levels Since 1981
New york: Amnesty International recorded at least 2,707 executions in 2025 across 17 countries, marking a 78% increase from the 1,518 executions in 2024. This
Nepal’s Gen Z Achieves Political Victory, Bangladesh’s Youth Protests Struggle for Power
Kathmandu: Last month, as Nepal inaugurated its new prime minister Balendra Shah, along with a parliament stacked with youthful lawmakers, Bangladeshi activist Umama Fatema felt
Germany’s Defense Minister Pistorius Advocates for Middle Power Alliances in Asia
Canberra: Defense Minister Boris Pistorius just concluded a whirlwind tour of Japan, Singapore, and Australia as Germany aims to build ties with middle powers in
Shein Faces EU Scrutiny Over Potentially Harmful Products and Design Features
Brussels: EU regulators have launched an investigation into Shein, suspecting that the company has not adequately prevented the sale of illegal products and has failed
Distribution Per Unit Increased 3.1% Year-on-Year to 1.85 Cents in 1H FY2026
Bali: Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management Pte. Ltd. (the Manager), the manager of Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (Lendlease REIT), has announced its first-half financial results
Vivek Kumar Named President and CEO of JA Asia Pacific
Bali: Vivek Kumar has been appointed as the President and CEO of JA Asia Pacific. This region is crucial to JA’s mission as it is
DHS, USDA, and CDC Conduct Exercise to Enhance U.S. Food Security
Washington: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has teamed up with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Roland and Musical Futures International Bring Hands-On Electronic Music Education to Classrooms with the Roland ASPIRE Project
Bangkok: Roland Corporation and Musical Futures International today announce the Roland ASPIRE Project, a research-informed electronic music education programme designed to support hands-on music-making using