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Bangladesh’s BNP Secures Landslide Victory, Tarique Rahman to Become Prime Minister
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) achieved a decisive victory in Bangladesh‘s 13th general elections held on Thursday, February 12, securing more than a two-thirds majority… READ MORE
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U.S.-Bangladesh Trade Deal Aims to Deepen Economic and Supply Chain Cooperation
The United States and Bangladesh have agreed to finalize an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade that expands bilateral market access and strengthens economic and supply chain… READ MORE
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U.S. Announces Trade Deal with India, Regional Trade Impact Unclear
The United States President Donald Trump has announced what he called a “trade deal” with India to reduce market barriers between the two countries, whose… READ MORE
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Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and eldest son of former President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, was sworn in as Prime Minister on February 17, 2026. Rahman formed a 49-member cabinet, including 25 ministers and 24 state ministers, following the BNP’s decisive victory in the 13th parliamentary elections…
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India, EU Seal Sweeping Trade Pact, Slash Tariffs Across Key Sectors
India and the European Union have sealed a long-awaited free trade agreement, marking a major step in bilateral economic ties and setting the stage for…
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China, Britain Hail Reset in Relations after Xi-Starmer Talks
China and Britain agreed to reset relations on Thursday, January 29, after Chinese President Xi Jinping British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged closer cooperation on…
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BYD Becomes World’s Largest EV Maker as Tesla Sales Fall
Chinese automaker BYD sold 2.26 million vehicles in 2025, surpassing Tesla, which delivered 1.64 million, to become the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer. Tesla’s sales…
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Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Visits State Mausoleum Ahead of Party Congress
The teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, reportedly named Kim Ju Ae and aged about 13, made her first known visit to…
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South Korean Court Issues New Arrest Warrant for Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol
A South Korean court has issued a new arrest warrant for former president Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, January 1, extending his detention while he…
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Zohran Mamdani Begins Term as New York Mayor
Zohran Mamdani, 34, was sworn in on Thursday, January 1, as mayor of New York City, the United States’ largest city, becoming its first Muslim…
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Economic Security Comes from Openness in Southeast Asia
| Arrizal Jaknanihan | The world has witnessed the emergence of a geoeconomic order, in which major countries increasingly view economic interdependence as a source of…
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Myanmar Holds First Post-Coup Election amid Conflict and International Skepticism
Myanmar on Sunday launched its first general election in five years, with early voters lining up outside polling stations across parts of the military-ruled country,…
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Prabowo’s Active Diplomacy Requires Stronger Institutional Alignment
| Jefferson Ng | Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s first year in office has been marked by an unusually intense amount of diplomatic activity, including 32 foreign…
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Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Ceasefire after Deadly Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate” ceasefire, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes that have killed more than 100 people and…
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Cambodia’s Newest Airport Could Take Off as a Regional Hub
| Marc Pinol Rovira | Techo International Airport (KTI) represents Cambodia’s aspiration to reposition itself within Southeast Asia’s evolving air transport network. The airport is touted as stimulating…
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How China and the Gulf States are Shaping Central Asia’s Energy Transition
| Roman Vakulchuk | Kamila Beishembaeva | Since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, China has become one of the…
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China Imposes Retaliatory Provisional Duties on EU Dairy Imports
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday, December 22, that provisional duties of up to 42.7% will be imposed on certain European Union (EU) dairy…
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U.S. Announces $10 Billion Arms Deals with Taiwan, Prompting China’s Response
The Trump administration has announced a massive $10 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including medium-range missiles, self-propelled howitzers, drones, and other advanced military equipment, sparking…
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South Korea Signs Trade Deal to Import British cars, Salmon and Guinness
South Korea has signed a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom aimed at expanding imports of British-made cars, Scottish salmon and Guinness canned in…
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Thailand to Hold Early Elections amid Border Clashes with Cambodia
Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Thursday, December 11, that he is “returning power to the people,” moving to dissolve parliament and pave the…
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U.S. Increases Military Presence on Yonaguni Island amid China Tensions
The United States has been enhancing its military presence on Yonaguni Island, Japan’s westernmost outpost, amid growing concerns over China’s increasing assertiveness, particularly regarding Taiwan.…
