Rare earth pact with US draws rally

Protesters warn of environmental risk PUBLISHED : 31 Oct 2025 at 05:12 A coalition of civil society groups gathered outside the US embassy in Bangkok on Thursday to protest against a controversial memorandum of understanding (MoU) on rare earth...

Kristie Batten: Sky’s the limit for Tallebung in hot tin market

Sky Metals aims high at Tallebung as tin demand and prices take off. Pic: Kristie Batten, supplied One of Australia’s top mining journalists, Kristie Batten, writes for Stockhead every week in her regular column placing a watchful eye on the...

Global rare earth dynamics: Why it’s action time for India

Goldman Sachs, in its October 2025 report, has flagged the risk of disruption in the supply of rare earths and key minerals. The report says that a 10 per cent disruption in rare earths supply could cut global output by $150 billion. Light rare...

Thailand, S. Korea can work together on cybercrime, economy: Thai PM

Thai PM aims for $30b trade with Seoul, hopes for early conclusion of CEPA talks Thailand has long been one of South Korea’s key trading partners, maintaining strong economic ties since the Korea-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement came into effect in...

No tourists on Day 2 in Saint Martin’s

For the second day of the tourist season, not a single visitor have travelled to Saint Martin’s Island, leaving local traders disheartened after being granted permission to operate for three months. Although overnight stays are not allowed in...

Landmark conviction exposes Sri Lanka’s deep-rooted illegal elephant trade

A Sri Lankan court imposed one of the toughest penalties on a wildlife crime in September when the Colombo High Court sentenced a notorious elephant trafficker to 15 years in prison and slapped a fine of 20.6 million rupees (nearly $70,000) for...

PM Pham Minh Chinh attends plenary and retreat sessions of 47th ASEAN Summit

Speaking at the summit, PM Chinh emphasised that “inclusivity and sustainability” are the strategic choice and requirement of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and suggested the regional bloc strongly promote three sources of...

The world’s wildest weather photos revealed

The WINNERS have been announced from the remarkable images that made the shortlist for the Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2025. Run by the Royal Meteorological Society, now in its tenth year, it has become one of the world’s...

Pivoting South Africa’s Trade Strategy Beyond the West

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published 2 hours ago 5min Dr. Reneva Fourie Dancing comes naturally to most South Africans. When we hear music, our bodies instinctively move to the beat. Our music and dance are among our most authentic exports: from the Hamba...

The 20th Eco Expo Asia opens today

– The 20th edition of Eco Expo Asia opens today for 4 days at AsiaWorld-Expo, collecting some 340 exhibitors from 13 nations and areas – The Expo includes varied activities and item innovations in reaction to the Policy Address, covering 3 crucial...

FG, Trump, US Officials disagree on ‘Christian Genocide’ claims in Nigeria

On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), citing alleged persecution and mass killings of Christians. AYOOLUWA AYOBAMI xrays the underlying issues and federal government’s response,...

Lesson from Huai Hin Lad Nai: how integrating Indigenous wisdom can aid disaster response

Story by Anna Lawattanatrakul Additional reporting by Ratcha Satitsongtham Nestled in the mountains of Chiang Rai’s Wiang Pa Pao District is Huai Hin Lad Nai village, an Indigenous Karen community named Thailand’s first Indigenous way of life...

Strategic reinvention of North Korea

On October 10, 2025, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea marked the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea — an institution that has evolved into both an ideological monolith and a geopolitical instrument. The celebrations were more...

UPSC Key: ASEAN defence meet, ISRO to launch its heaviest satellite CMS-03, and Centrally Sponsored Schemes

Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance Mains Examination: General Studies-II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Story continues...

Rajnath hails ASEAN-led forum as 'cornerstone of Indo-Pacific peace', pitches India's MAHASAGAR vision for inclusive security

Kuala Lumpur : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday described the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) as the “cornerstone of peace, stability and cooperation” in the Indo-Pacific as the forum completed 15 years, underlining...

India condemns ‘blinkered’ UN report

India also reiterated its call for an immediate cessation of violence in Myanmar, underlining that sustainable peace can only be secured through inclusive political dialogue and early restoration of democratic processes through credible and...

Pakistan, ASEAN explore new horizons for investment

ISLAMABAD - Federal Board of Investment Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Friday hosted a high-level meeting with a joint delegation of ASEAN ambassadors and high commissioners at the Board of Investment office in Islamabad. The delegation included...

Marcos back from Asean meet, pushes stronger regional economic cooperation

MANILA, Philippines —President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday morning returned to Manila after attending the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he highlighted the Philippines’ support for...

ASEAN summit concludes: What the group means for India

ASEAN Summit 2025: The 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits concluded in Kuala Lumpur on October 28. ASEAN, or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, is a grouping of 11 countries — Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the...

Maiden visit to Malaysia

Pakistan continues to earnestly pursue its well-planned and forward looking policy of strengthening and promoting bilateral relations with regional and friendly countries, calling for boosting trade and investment instead of aid in bilateral...