Looking to the past to understand the impacts of human land use in South Asia
Whether through agricultural practices, deforestation, or urbanization, how modern humans use land has had an unprecedented ...
Asia-Pacific example of peace, not arena for geopolitical games: China
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun criticised the move from US President Donald Trump's administration paving ...
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South Asian energy activists hail Sri Lanka govt for strict measures that 'forced' Adani to cancel Wind Power Project
The Sri Lankan government started reviewing the project in response to criticism, protests and a court case. Finally, the Ministry of Energy revoked the agreement and formed a committee to review the ...
IFC chief says it is doubling down on Pakistan, eyeing large infrastructure financing
The World Bank's private investment arm is increasing equity investments and eyeing large-scale infrastructure financing in ...
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Austin Bay: Diego Garcia: The American nowhere vexing China and Iran
The island hosts an American super-strategic airbase (meaning it easily handles heavy bombers and air tankers that can refuel ...
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Challenge complete: I earned 1 million points from the SAS EuroBonus challenge
I earned 1 million points by completing the SAS EuroBonus challenge. Within one month, I flew 15 different SkyTeam airlines ...
South Korean opposition calls for investigation of Yoon’s wife over texts with spy chief
The National Intelligence Service director admitted to having received text messages from the first lady. Read more at ...
Asian Winter Games close with China dominant, as Philippines savours historic curling gold
Games end in glory for ‘Curling Pilipinas’ just two years after their federation was founded, but Hong Kong’s curlers just ...
Chinese official says China needs to do better despite Asian Winter Games success
China topped the final medal table at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin with a record haul on Friday but its delegation's head ...
Why China’s loss could be South Korea’s gain as Southeast Asia seeks new weapons suppliers
South China Sea disputes, affordability and political trust help Seoul gain foothold in Southeast Asian arms market, analysts say China has been a major arms supplier to Southeast Asia, but ...
6 dead in hotel construction site fire in South Korea’s Busan
Twenty-five people suffered minor injuries due to smoke inhalation while 14 others were rescued from the roof. Read more at ...