From facing bans to becoming potential kingmakers, Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami has staged a remarkable political comeback. As the nation heads toward crucial elections, analysts are asking: Is the country ready for an Islamist-led government?

Critics argue the move highlights the fragility of opposition politics in the city-state, while the government insists it is a matter of integrity and accountability.

A construction crane at a high-speed rail site fell onto a passenger train in Thailand today, killing 22 and injuring dozens. Rescuers are searching for survivors.

Bangladesh’s special tribunal today sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on charges of crimes against humanity, triggering intense unrest, fierce debate, and widespread condemnation by her supporters and international observers.

Japanese authorities are confronting a new wave of public health concern as illegal ‘zombie cigarettes’ — tobacco products laced with chemical drugs — spread rapidly among youth, triggering anti-trafficking campaigns and nationwide crackdowns.

At the COP30 Summit in Brazil, climate activists pressed global leaders for urgent action to phase out fossil fuels. With dire warnings about catastrophic consequences, they called for binding commitments to cut emissions and promote renewable energy.