Asia Pacific Focus

Rising Wages and Inflation Create Economic Challenges for Japanese Workers

Rising wages in Japan provide promise for an economic rebound and higher living standards. These salary increases, however, have been… Read More

June 20, 2023

All eyes on Antony Blinken: Will the top US diplomat meet Xi Jinping in China?

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was greeted by China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Monday, and will perhaps meet… Read More

June 19, 2023

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Blames Geopolitics for Stalled IMF Loan

According to Mr. Dar, the IMF has not provided a justification for the "unnecessary delay" in the ninth review, which… Read More

June 17, 2023

Japan raises age of sexual consent from 13 to 16, passes controversial LGBT law

Amid calls for greater protection of children and women, Japan's parliament on Friday raised the age of consent from 13… Read More

June 17, 2023

Live Updates: Cyclone Biparjoy to touch land between 6 – 8 pm, says Indian Coast Guard

According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the powerful Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall in India and Pakistan today.… Read More

June 15, 2023

Australia to strengthen partnership with NATO as it plans to open office in Japan

As NATO plans to open an office in Japan, Australia is set to deepen its partnership with the political and… Read More

June 14, 2023

Will Beijing blame US nuclear tests for South China Sea radioactivity?

After more than a decade of study, scientists said they have found evidence that nuclear weapons testing by the US… Read More

June 13, 2023

Wedding bus crash in Hunter Valley, Australia, kills at least ten

At least 10 people have been killed and over 20 others hospitalised with injuries of varying severities after a wedding… Read More

June 12, 2023

Campaigners Call for Urgent Action Against Shein’s Environmental and Human Rights Impact

Campaigners pushing for swift action against Shein, the ultra-fast fashion giant, have started an initiative under the direction of the… Read More

June 10, 2023

Lancet study: Over 100 million Indians are living with diabetes

11.4% of India's population, or some 101 million people, are living with diabetes, a decade-long study recently published in Lancet… Read More

June 9, 2023

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