Asia

by Asif Showkat Kallol ( Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh’s interim government has found itself navigating a deepening economic crisis, weighed down by a mountain of debt accumulated during the tenure of the ousted Awami League administration. What was once presented as…

Once again this year, Burmese exiles around the world commemorated the anniversary of the military coup of February 1, 2021, which put an end to an experiment in democracy that had lasted almost a decade, always on a knife edge,…

In Beijing, on Thursday, February 5, a high-level meeting was held between Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and Tô Lâm, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of…

February 5, 2026 — The Manila Anti-Incinerator Alliance (MAIA) vehemently denounces R-II Builders, Inc. (R-II) for violating its commitment to cease forced demolitions in Smokey Mountain in Tondo, Manila. This comes less than a week after declaring in the House…

The talks that the United States and Iran will begin this Friday in Oman are not negotiations in the full sense of the term, but an exercise in containment. They are fragile, exploratory and politically unstable. That is precisely their…

After nearly two decades of absence, the Government of Punjab has announced the revival of the Basant Kite-flying Festival in Lahore, scheduled for 6, 7, and 8 February 2026. The decision marks a significant cultural moment for the city, reopening…

“Peace is most powerful when it is rooted in joy—in the simple, profound gift of a smile.” by Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang A Forum Rooted in Tradition and Vision Benguet State University (BSU) formally concluded its ‘Ba’diw ya Binnadang‘ Forum…

EcoWaste Coalition flags another case of lead paint dumping 4 February 2026, Quezon City.  The EcoWaste Coalition has again discovered a highly leaded spray paint brand with no manufacturer information, which is unlawfully sold on e-commerce platforms Lazada and Shopee.…

I approach the question of the ongoing insurrection in Balochistan not as a strategist or policymaker, but as someone whose understanding has been shaped through lived experience. As a Punjabi who has traveled extensively across Balochistan—from Panjgur to Turbat, from…

by Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang On January 22, 2026, at Dagitab Amphitheatre, Mt. Camisong Forest Park and Events in Itogon, Benguet, witnesses gathered to validate a vibrant convergence of art, intricate geometry, craft, and human creativity. Baguio City crochet artist…