Fear and anxiety grip Malaysians in riot-hit UK
The Malaysian community in the United Kingdom has been gripped with fear and anxiety in the midst of the riots there.
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Protesters who toppled Hasina want Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A key organizer of Bangladesh’s student protests Tuesday called for Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus to be named as the head of a new interim government, a day after longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country after weeks of deadly unrest.
India's ultra-wealthy club is booming — here's where the country's rich are investing
India is expected to see the fastest growth in ultra high net worth individuals globally over the next few years, according to consultancy Knight Frank.
India has pushed hard for solar. But as its billions demand more power, coal always gets the call
BENGALURU, India (AP) — India Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the midst of a monthslong reelection campaign this April when he took to social media to trumpet a “remarkable feat!” and a “historic milestone” for his country: crossing 1 billion metric tons of coal and lignite production. It was proof, Modi said, of India’s “commitment to ensuring a vibrant coal sector.”
UNESCO uses emergency procedure to name Gaza site to both its ‘World Heritage’ and ‘In Danger’ lists
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee named a site in the Gaza Strip — Saint Hilarion Monastery, or Tell Umm Amer — to both its "World Heritage" and "World Heritage In Danger" lists in late July.
The victory of Bangladesh’s student movement should not surprise anyone
It seemed the students toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government in five short weeks, but this revolution was 15 years in the making.
Sheikh Hasina: A critical misstep and the end of 15 years ruling Bangladesh
Following weeks of protests, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and fled the country.
Cambodia breaks ground on controversial $1.7 billion canal funded by China
Prek Takeo, Cambodia — Cambodia broke ground Monday on a controversial, China-funded canal to link the capital Phnom Penh to the sea, despite environmental concerns and the risk of straining ties with neighboring Vietnam.