Myanmar’s economy is expected to see growth by the end of the current fiscal year, but that growth still lags pre-coup levels. In a report released by the World Bank on Monday, the Southeast...
SRINAGAR — The streets of Srinagar reverberated with the slogans of “End Hatred, Unite India” and “Hail Mother India” on Sunday as thousands of people from different parts of India marched together to mark...
Dakar, Senegal — Animal products such as beef, fish, poultry and dairy are heavily featured in many traditional African dishes. Some environmental and animal welfare advocates are hoping to change that by introducing plant-based...
Istanbul — Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Monday his country would consider evaluating Finland’s NATO membership bid separately from Sweden’s. Until now, Turkey threatened to veto both countries’ bids after the burning of...
YANGON, MYANMAR — Defections from Myanmar security forces to the anti-junta opposition have dropped significantly, according to People’s Embrace, an organization supporting defectors established by the opposition National Unity Government, as well as ethnic...
New Delhi — India’s Supreme Court will consider petitions next week against a government order blocking the sharing of clips of a BBC documentary that questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership during riots in...
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine. The latest developments in Russia’s war on Ukraine. All times EST. 8:45 a.m.: 8:30 a.m.: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Danish Prime Minister...
The Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya — Africa’s biggest refugee camp — is about to get even bigger. Kenya has approved more land for the crowded camp to help relieve congestion. The expansion comes...
In a new BBC documentary, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened Britain with a missile strike. Johnson says the conversation took place during a phone call in the...
India’s population is set to surpass China’s sometime this year according to the United Nations. Experts say while this represents an opportunity to reap a demographic dividend, much will depend on how India leverages...