Top visa-free destinations for Pakistanis: Updated list

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Quiet victories: Twenty-five years of Women, Peace and Security in action

Twenty-five years after its adoption, the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda is often assessed by its gaps: it is underfunded, under-implemented and under constant pressure to prove its worth. But beyond resolutions and rhetoric, women have...

Asean pushes stronger energy ties ahead of regional ministers’ meeting

The East Asia Summit Energy Cooperation Task Force and the Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Energy Plus Three convened today to enhance coordination and readiness for the upcoming ministerial meetings. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Asean senior...

How Not to Trade with Occupying Powers: Western Sahara and the Amendment to the EU-Moroccan Association Agreements

On October 3 2025, the EU and Morocco concluded an amendment (‘the amendment’) to the EU-Mediterranean Agreement (‘the association agreement’). With the approval of the Council it is already being applied provisionally pending entry into force....

Gambian Delegates Attend China Seminar on Rural Development

By Ndey Sowe, Reporting from Beijing, China After hours of travel across continents, passing through the bright terminals of Addis Ababa and finally touching down at Beijing Capital International Airport, a sense of purpose filled the air. Among...

TSMC Sees 30% Revenue Rise in Third Quarter Amid AI Boom

The world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC, continues to benefit from the boom in artificial intelligence (AI). On Thursday, TSMC – Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company – reported third-quarter revenue rose 30% year-on-year, which beat its...

Resolutions on key public health challenges adopted as WHO's South-East Asia session concludes in Colombo

Colombo: The 78th session of WHO South-East Asia concluded on Wednesday with member states adopting resolutions on key public health challenges to accelerate health for all. The highlight of the three-day annual governing body meeting, hosted by...

Editoryal: Lain na pud nga ghost?

Sa labing uwahi nga report sa Department of Health (DOH) Oktubre 17, 2025, moabat ngadto sa 300 ka health centers ang giimbestigahan human nasuta nga non-operational. Gihulagway nga “ghost health centers” nga lain na sab kini nga anomaliya sa...

Asean’s newest prospective member confronts a Chinese triad threat

Two decades after East Timor gained its independence, the country is a complicated and qualified success story. Poverty and deep economic problems persist, but it boasts a thriving democracy. Its ascension to the Asean regional bloc is set to come...

Henley Passport Index: 57 Countries Offer Visa-Free Entry To Indians

Henley Passport Index 2025: India’s Ranking Drops But These 57 Countries Still Offer Visa-Free Entry To Indians; See Full List Inside When it comes to passports, the math is simple: a strong passport opens doors to more destinations without the...

57 countries now visa-free for Indians: What it means for travellers

For Indian travellers, the world is gradually opening up. According to the latest Henley Passport Index for 2025, Indian passport holders can now enter 57 countries without a visa in advance — either visa-free, via a visa-on-arrival, or via an...

Healthy ageing in South-East Asia: Opportunities ahead

The South-East Asia Region is undergoing one of the most profound demographic shifts in its history. By 2050, the proportion of people aged 60 years and above will nearly double — from 11.3% in 2024 to 20.9%. That means, 441 million older people —...

Cambodia and Malaysia Explore Medical Tourism

Senate President Hun Sen granted a courtesy visit to Dato’ Seri Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi, Malaysia’s Minister of Rural and Regional Development, at the Senate Palace on October 14. Photo: Samdech Hun Sen of Cambodia PHNOM PENH – Senate President Hun...

Timorese institutions being bought by organized crime

As Timor-Leste is about to join ASEAN regional block later this month, a senior official with oversight over the national intelligence agency has gone public with explosive claims that Timorese institutions are allegedly being bought by organized...

‘Legitimate questions’ loom over Trump’s international stabilization plan in Gaza

President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan stipulates that the international stabilization force will comprise Arab and international partners. People observe buildings that were destroyed during the Israeli air operations in the northern of Gaza...

Resolutions on public health adopted at WHO’s South-East Asia session

The 78th session of WHO South-East Asia concluded on Wednesday with member states adopting resolutions on key public health challenges to accelerate health for all. The highlight of the three-day annual governing body meeting, hosted by Sri Lanka,...

Madagascar’s ruling regime falls amid Gen Z-led protests

New Delhi, Oct 15: Madagascar’s fragile democracy has once again been toppled. After weeks of street protests led by the country’s frustrated young generation, an elite military unit announced it had seized power from President Andry Rajoelina,...

Only Donald Trump could have done this

It may well upset those elites who have used their positions to denigrate him, but only Donald Trump could have done this – ensure Hamas’s hostages are returned, and stop the Gaza war. He did this by straight-talking to Egypt, and especially Qatar...

Conflict-affected states to get more support on deal-making, disputes

By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) -A group of 20 developing countries affected by conflict has approved a plan to provide emergency support to members facing international disputes or high-stakes talks with companies on natural resources and...

Coral Triangle: The giant hidden 'Amazon' beneath the sea that appears somewhat resilient to climate change

QUICK FACTS Name: Coral Triangle Location: Ocean around the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, parts of Indonesia and Malaysia, and the Philippines Why it's incredible: The Coral Triangle is home to 76% of known coral species in the...