Asia Pacific Focus

Afghanistan beat Pakistan for the first time in a T20 match

The Afghanistan cricket team defeated Pakistan in a Twenty20 match for the first time on Friday by six wickets as… Read More

March 25, 2023

How will Bali look in 2033? Five predictions for a decade of change in the paradise

The only thing that surprised the Balinese more than the speed at which tourists vanished at the beginning of the… Read More

March 25, 2023

Rahul Gandhi disqualified as MP after conviction in ‘Modi Surname’ defamation case

Just a day after being sentenced to a couple of years in prison in a defamation case, senior opposition leader… Read More

March 25, 2023

Indian opposition leader convicted in ‘Modi surname’ defamation case, granted bail

A court in Surat in the Indian state of Gujarat on Thursday afternoon convicted Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a… Read More

March 24, 2023

UN Says Asia Pacific Region Won’t Meet SDGs by 2030

ISLAMABAD: As the total number of years needed to achieve the SDG targets in the region has increased, the Asia-Pacific… Read More

March 23, 2023

6.5 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan, tremors felt across northern India

Tuesday night saw almost the entire northern India experiencing strong tremors of a 6.5 magnitude earthquake that occurred in northeastern… Read More

March 22, 2023

Philippines recovers sunken MT Princess Empress 3 weeks after leak

A leaky fuel tanker that sank three weeks ago off the central Philippines has been located using a Japanese underwater… Read More

March 21, 2023

Bali loses patience with unruly Aussies, introduces new regulations

Bali has long been a top holiday spot for Australians, with tens of thousands flocking to the island every year… Read More

March 20, 2023

Penguins in Singapore undergo world-first cataract surgery

After a quick 30 km drive, sitting in buckets filled with ice while being transported in air-conditioned vans, three king… Read More

March 18, 2023

US, UK and New Zealand ban TikTok on government devices over safety concerns

The United States, the United Kingdom and New Zealand banned TikTok, a short-form video-hosting social media platform owned by the… Read More

March 17, 2023

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