Friday, April 17, 2026

Asia

Myanmar Begins Defense in ICJ Genocide Case, Rejects All Allegations

The Hague: Myanmar has formally begun presenting its defense before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in proceedings alleging violations of the Convention on...

Pakistan’s Legal Reckoning: Imran Khan, Wife, and Former ISI Chief Sentenced in Landmark Cases

Pakistan’s courts have sentenced Imran Khan, his wife, and a former ISI chief in high-profile cases, fueling debate over accountability, due process, and civil–military...

After Ukraine, Trump-Brokered Peace Plan for Thailand-Cambodia at Risk as Border Violence Escalates

After Ukraine, a Trump-brokered peace plan for Thailand-Cambodia is at risk as border violence escalates, forcing mass evacuations from the border area. A new round...

Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake Jolts Northern Japan as Tsunami Threat Sparks Mass Panic

Northern Japan is rocked by a powerful 7.6 Earthquake, prompting urgent tsunami warnings and mass panic across coastal regions. A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck...

Severe Floods Across Southern Asia Leave Hundreds Dead and Millions Displaced

Severe floods across Southern Asia have left hundreds dead and displaced millions, triggering a major humanitarian crisis. Authorities race to provide aid as impacted...