Asia

Japan’s Centenarian Count Nears Record High of 100,000 ——————————— The number of centenarians in Japan has reached a new record of 99,763, marking the 55th consecutive year of increase, according to the Anadolu Agency. The data, provided by the Ministry…

In a growing crackdown on the Shia Muslim minority in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, authorities have arrested and detained multiple Shia men linked to a Telegram group created to discuss their faith. The most prominent case involves 35-year-old Anvar Aliyev, who faces…

“Who is Hussein?” Marks Literacy Day by Supporting 370 Students in Tanzania …………… The UK-based charity Who is Hussein? marked International Literacy Day with an initiative in Dar es Salaam that enabled 370 students to continue their education. The organisation…

Military Deployed in Nepal to Quell Unrest After Prime Minister Resigns ——————————– Nepal’s military has been deployed and an indefinite curfew imposed in the capital of Kathmandu in a bid to quell widespread unrest, according to a report from Al…

Nepal’s Prime Minister Resigns Amid Deadly Protests —————————- Nepal’s Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli, has resigned following widespread and deadly protests sparked by a government ban on social media apps, according to a report from The Guardian. The unrest, which…

Deadly Clashes Erupt in Nepal Over Social Media Ban and Corruption Protests …………….. At least 19 people were killed and dozens more injured in Nepal after nationwide demonstrations against political corruption and a government decision to block social media platforms…

Internet access in Asia, Mideast disrupted after undersea cables cut in Red Sea ———————————- Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea have disrupted Internet access across parts of Asia and the Middle East, Arab News reported. The disruption began early…

Uzbekistan Allows Prisoners to Shorten Sentences Through Reading …………… Uzbekistan has introduced a new amendment to its criminal code allowing prisoners to reduce their sentences by reading state-approved books that promote moral and spiritual values. Under the law, inmates can…

Monsoon Shifts Accelerating Glacier Loss in Asia’s ‘Third Pole,’ New Study Finds ………… A recent study by researchers at the University of Utah and Virginia Tech reveals that rapid glacier melt across the highlands of Asia—often referred to as the…

Malaysia to Host Record-Breaking 21st Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas) in 2025 ———————————– The 21st Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas) in 2025 is set to be the largest edition to date, with more than 2,300 booths confirmed from 45 countries,…