Asia

Beijing Book Fair Attracts Crowds with Record 400,000 Titles ————————— The Beijing Book Fair, one of China’s most popular literary events, has opened at Ditan Park with a record 400,000 titles on display. The event, running until September 22, is…

Nepal’s Parliament Dissolution Sparks Political Outcry Amid Youth-Led Movement for Reform —————————————- Major political parties in Nepal have strongly condemned President Ramchandra Poudel’s decision to dissolve parliament and called for its immediate restoration. The move came shortly after Sushila Karki,…

Chengdu’s Historic Mosque Stands as a Hub for Muslims in China ——————————————- The historic Chengdu Mosque in Sichuan Province, one of the oldest and largest in China, continues to serve as both a religious center and cultural landmark, an article…

Nepal Protests Leave 51 Dead After Prime Minister’s Ouster ………… Nepalese authorities confirmed on Friday that the death toll from violent protests earlier this week has risen to 51, with more than 1,300 people injured. The unrest erupted in Kathmandu…

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…