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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The rat floods chipping away at our finite fertile land

In the tranquil hills of Sajek union, Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), life usually follows a steady rhythm of jum cultivation, the traditional shifting farming system sustaining families for generations. But in September 2025, that rhythm was...

MNREC Union Minister attends China’s Eco Expo Asia 2025

A delegation led by Union Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation U Khin Maung Yi participated in the 20th Eco Expo Asia 2025, held at the Hong Kong Asia World-Expo from 28 to 30 October, at the invitation of Mr TSE Chin-wan,...

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...

Pema Khandu discusses trade route opportunities with Prof. Mahendra P. Lama

OUR CORRESPONDENT ITANAGAR: Pitching Arunachal Pradesh as India's next major gateway to Southeast Asia, Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday said the frontier state is poised to become a 'vibrant bridge' connecting India with Bhutan and...

Residents Dream of Safe, Multi-Use Parks in Reseda and Pacoima

By Swe Swe Aye | Myanmar Gazette In many low-income neighborhoods and communities of color across Los Angeles County, the dream of a safe, high-quality local park remains just that, a dream. Decades of disinvestment have created significant...

MoC Dy Minister meets construction staff, inspects Oncology Unit project in Yangon

November 02, 2025 Myanmar News Agency 27 Deputy Minister U Myo Myint inspects the progress of the construction at the Oncology Unit of the National Cancer Treatment Centre in Yangon Region yesterday. Deputy Minister for Construction U Myo Myint,...

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Gulf Cooperation Council, ASEAN and more (Week 134)

UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to...

Public optimism and policy gaps in Asean’s creative economy

THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) was established on Aug. 8, 1967, and comprises 10 member states: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. A recent addition is...

Justice Surya Kant: Key Judgments And Notable Cases Handled By The Incoming Chief Justice Of India

After CJI BR Gavai demits office on November 23, Justice Surya Kant will take over as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. The judge will hold the office till February 9, 2027, on which date he is due to retire. For the unversed, Justice Kant hails...

America returns to Asia

The United States has re-entered Asia’s power game under Donald Trump, balancing China’s decade-long dominance and reshaping the region’s trade, technology, and strategic balance. After years of strategic drift, Washington is back in Asia — and...