Experts suggest that the Arakan Army’s victory over the junta could reshape not just Myanmar but also the geopolitical map of South Asia, with direct implications for Bangladesh, India ...

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It also overran Maungdaw and took control of the entire border with Bangladesh. If they manage to overrun the entire Rakhine province and declare independence, this will be the first successful ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This photo provided by Jocelyn Chan shows her in Hong Kong in January 2025. (Tsz925 via AP) This photo ...

The year 2024 was an eventful one for Asia, with most of the region's democracies going to the polls to elect new leaders or representatives. Fateful missteps led to the removal from power of ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed on Friday. Murthy’s ...

WASHINGTON: Alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks, the United States Surgeon General said in an advisory on Friday (Jan 3), noting that their ...

Credit: Facebook / Emomali Rahmon In their quest for economic growth and energy security, China and India share the interest of reliable, seamless connectivity with Central Asia. To pursue this ...

By 2025, Hong Kong could dominate as Asia’s crypto capital, driving tokenized assets, blockchain finance and deeper institutional adoption.” Asia shook up the blockchain world in 2024 with ...

This results in a balanced, consistent taste. The age on a label refers to the youngest spirit in the bottle. Age can tell you a lot about the character of the whiskey—generally, longer aging ...