Thousands of soldiers were sent to Manipur state after a protest march by a tribal group turned violent on Wednesday. Authorities imposed an internet blackout and issued shoot-on-sight orders in ‘extreme cases’.
Sri Lanka frees a thousand prisoners to mark Buddhist holiday
The pardons on Vesak day, which commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death, apply only to those convicted of minor offences.
Taiwan doubles down on stimulus to halt recession with tourist handouts, cash for citizens
Taipei has rolled out a series of economic stimulus, with the latest a lucky draw to give away spending vouchers and stored-value cards to inbound tourists after its economy fell into recession in the first quarter.
Spectacular opening of SEA Games at host Cambodia’s brand-new stadium
The games – which bring together more than 12,000 participants from 11 countries, with athletes competing in nearly 40 sports – are being held at a newly developed complex on the outskirts of Phnom Penh.
CMA announces new review of UK AI market
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a probe into the artificial intelligence (AI) market, which is likely to be first of many similar actions taken by authorities across the globe.
EU’s new general product safety regulation ‘highlights gap in UK law’
Post-Brexit gaps in UK consumer protection laws are starting to emerge following the Council of the EU’s adoption of the revamped general product safety regulation (the GPSR), according to legal experts.
Australia’s indigenous leaders demand King Charles apologise for colonialism
Representatives from 12 Commonwealth nations also called for financial reparations and the return of stolen cultural treasures.
Fear of Covid-19 patients straining Southeast Asia hospitals returns as cases soar
Government hospital bed occupancy rate has gone up in Malaysia, while the Philippines reopened its Covid wards to tackle rise in infections.
Who is Ajay Banga, the next president of the World Bank?
The Indian-born US executive – hailed by some as the ‘face of change’ at the global lender – has big plans for meeting the challenge of climate change.
Crypto-asset transfers to be traced in the EU under new rules
Transactions of crypto assets including bitcoin and electronic money tokens could be traced and blocked in the EU to fight financial crime and curb sanctions evasion, as new legislation creates additional compliance and regulatory obligations for service providers.