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Many Southeast Asian nations are looking for assurances from the U.S. before President-elect Donald Trump's return to power in January.
In several areas, pollution levels were more than 50 times higher than the World Health Organization's recommended safe limit.
Jalue Dorje's goal is "to become a leader of peace," following the examples of Nelson Mandela and Gandhi.
A coordination center in Manila will allow for real-time, leak-resistant intelligence pathways between the two nations.
One doctor compared breathing in Pakistan's toxic air to smoking "dozens of cigarettes a day" as Lahore is the world's most polluted city this week.
Sri Lanka defaulted on $50 billion in external debt in 2022, pushing the populace towards an alternative candidate.
Iran has restricted UN inspections of its nuclear capabilities since early 2021.
Asian markets, including Japan's Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng, saw declines due to the strength of the dollar.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's promise to hold corrupt officials accountable has fueled his public support.
This is the first reactor barred in Japan under stricter safety protocols adopted after the Fukushima disaster.
Airlines across Asia and Australia have suspended Bali operations due to safety concerns from volcanic ash and debris.
Jessica Ko saw others sharing their DNA results online and decided to take a test. The results have changed how she sees herself.