The Philippines is a maritime nation surrounded by multiple bodies of water, yet its approach to governing them remains fragmented, reactive and increasingly strained. Public attention has understandably focused on the West Philippine Sea, where transparency efforts have helped
DHAKA/BOGURA, Bangladesh, Feb 11 - Jobs, governance and the freedom to speak without fear top the priorities of Bangladesh’s Gen Z voters as the South Asian country heads into a national election called after a student‑led uprising in 2024 toppled longtime Prime Minister Sheikh
The pilot and co-pilot were killed.
The proposal was stalled for two months as opposition lawmakers refused to consider it.
The proposed reforms come against the backdrop of years of political polarisation in Bangladesh, where power has traditionally been concentrated in the office of the prime minister.
Only 3.11 per cent of test-takers in November 2025 earned the top grade in the English section.
Observers say India’s strongest bargaining chip remains its economic size and growth potential – a powerful draw even for a more protectionist America.
The recent US-Bangladesh trade deal, finalized on February 9, 2026, represents an upper hand in economic preservation, securing Dhaka’s US$8 billion export corridor to the US amid an increasingly protectionist global landscape. While some analysts, including those at the
Members of the public flagged irregularities in the vote count on social media after polls closed.
About 120 dolphins are known to inhabit waters surrounding Jeju.
The Senate approved a resolution on Feb 9 condemning statements made by the Chinese Embassy in Manila.
MANILA, Feb 11 - The Philippine foreign ministry urged the Chinese Embassy in Manila on Wednesday to be \"constructive\" in its statements amid an escalating war of words between Chinese diplomats and public officials, including senators.
Feb 11 - Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia fell 75% in 2025 from a year earlier, preliminary data from 53 countries in the WHO European Region showed, though U.N. children's agency UNICEF and the World Health Organization warned the risk of fresh outbreaks remains.
The garment sector is the country's economic lifeblood, driving over 10 per cent of the economy.
The survey also revealed an "AI divide", or usage rate gaps by age, gender and living environment.
The waste crisis at the Putri Cempo landfill has mostly stemmed from damaged heavy equipment at the facility.
The heatwave across Kedah and Perlis is straining padi farmers, who are pressing on with field work.
This is to ensure stable economic growth during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) period.
Measles is highly contagious and spreads through droplets from coughing and sneezing.
The donated artwork was illegally transferred and sold, prompting an investigation that implicated 29 people and exposed museum mismanagement.
More than 50 people died when a triple-decker vessel went down off the coast of southwestern Mindanao on Jan 26.
A revived speech and a shifting global backdrop. Beijing is signalling new urgency in its push to elevate the yuan - but the trade-offs remain unresolved, analysts say.
The 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos highlighted a deepening divergence in how global stability is managed. While the formalization of President Trump’s “Board of Peace” (BoP) signaled a move toward a hyper-transactional, unilateralist approach to conflict resolution, it
HONG KONG, Feb 11 - The Chinese captain of a Hong Kong-registered cargo ship pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a charge of criminal damage, following allegations that his vessel damaged undersea cables in the Baltic Sea.
BRUSSELS, Feb 11 - European Union leaders gather in a Belgian castle on Thursday to thrash out how they can compete economically with a global rival like China and a less reliable ally like the U.S. as the rules-based world order frays.
US Ambassador to Bangladesh said there are "risks of certain types of engagement with China".
New tuberculosis cases were also detected in six other states, according to Malaysia Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Reforms proposed include new constitutional bodies and the introduction of a bicameral Parliament.
At least 368 passengers were on board at the time of the sinking.
More than 55 million voters – about 44 per cent of the electorate – are aged between 18 and 37, underscoring the growing political weight of young people.
The number of yearly cosmetic surgery deaths in South Korea has been trending upwards.
Feb 12 will be the first parliamentary elections since the ousting of Sheikh Hasina.
In a campaign that began in late-2025, 173 senior crime figures linked to the centres had been arrested.
Chinese nationals topped the list of foreign spouses marrying non-Muslim Malaysians.
The pair are accused of spying on a Buddhist group in Australia at the behest of Chinese police.
The suspects could face life imprisonment under the country’s anti-corruption laws.
The moment that many a US Treasury secretary feared for decades may have arrived: when Washington’s top bankers turn against US government debt. Case in point: America’s No 2 financier in Asia — China — is reportedly advising banks to cut their exposure to US government
HONG KONG, Feb 11 - The Chinese captain of a Hong Kong‑registered cargo ship pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a charge of criminal damage, following allegations that his vessel damaged undersea cables in the Baltic Sea.
The 69-year-old tried to end an insurance policy belonging to Anna Kwok, a wanted activist based in the US.
HONG KONG, Feb 11 - A Hong Kong court found the father of a wanted activist guilty of a national security violation on Wednesday after he tried to end her insurance policy and withdraw the funds, drawing international criticism for the targeting of relatives of pro-democracy
Mr To Lam is now Vietnam's most powerful leader in decades.
The Kalayaan officials’ persona non grata move marked the second such declaration by the town since 2023.
Plans for a shared building for Islamic groups have raised questions over the blending of faith and power.
China’s market for Japanese animes and games is expected to grow to $152 billion in 2029.
The cancellations affected 9,500 passengers.
Only 4 per cent of candidates standing for election come from minority backgrounds.
No action was taken against the police personnel involved in these shooting cases.