Kim Yo Jong called ASEAN's request for a denuclearised Korean Peninsula "stupid and foolish," declaring Pyongyang's nuclear state status irreversible
Analysis shows why Bangladesh’s international diplomatic efforts—rather than shifting control by the Arakan Army—remain the only viable route to safe, dignified Rohingya repatriation
An organized illegal timber syndicate backed by local power brokers is causing severe forest loss in Bandarban, drying up vital water streams for the indigenous Mro community
Search and rescue efforts are underway in the South China Sea after Vietnamese cargo vessel Khoi Nguyen 18 sank near Fiery Cross Reef with 62 onboard
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns following weeks of Gen Z-led "Cockroach" protests over widespread exam paper leaks and student outrage
Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with ASEAN and its partners to address transnational threats, with Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman calling for stronger regional cooperation on cybersecurity, climate resilience, pandemics and supply chain security
A viral statement claiming the "Republic of Balochistan" declared independence from Pakistan remains unverified, with no official or international confirmation

Conservation efforts aimed at protecting endangered marine life and coral reefs in the coastal ecosystem.

A reports on new deep-sea ports construction and their strategic importance for international trade routes.
Protests targeting television outlets highlight a widening trust deficit in India's news media, raising urgent concerns over press freedom and democratic accountability
The student-led "Cockroach" protests over NEET paper leaks mark a shift in Indian youth activism. Here is how Gen Z is reshaping political dissent
Once a quiet maritime space, the Bay of Bengal has emerged as a high-stakes arena of global trade, military power, and strategic rivalry