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Activists say Iran's crackdown has killed at least 6,221 people, as the country's currency plunges

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests has killed at least 6,221 people while many others still are feared dead, activists said Wednesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier grou... Read More


Trade deal with US as important, says India after 'mother of all deals' with EU

India, Jan. 28 -- India and the US have made "very significant" progress in talks for a bilateral trade agreement, and Indian negotiators have remained in contact with their American counterparts to w... Read More


ASEAN tourism ministers to discuss 'one unified visa' in Cebu meetings

Manila, Jan. 28 -- The establishment of a unified tourist visa in Southeast Asia is among the topics set to be covered by the tourism ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) me... Read More


Trump warns Iran over nuclear deal deadlinePublished on: January 28, 2026 10:11 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to return to nuclear negotiations, warning that failure to reach a deal could trigger a much stronger military response than previous acti... Read More


TRAVEX opens in Cebu, spotlights 'maturity' of ASEAN tourism offerings

Manila, Jan. 28 -- The three-day Association of Southeast Asian Nations Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) formally opened in Cebu on Wednesday, gathering more than 600 foreign and local tourism stakeholders. ... Read More


PBBM pushes for sustainable, inclusive tourism at ASEAN Tourism Forum

Manila, Jan. 28 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called for sustainable and inclusive tourism as the Philippines, this year's Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chair, for... Read More


Pakistan in, G7 and other major powers skip: 26 members so far on Trump's Board of Peace

India, Jan. 28 -- Amid the controversy regarding US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, a total of 26 nations had joined the international body as of Wednesday. While the Board of Peace was forme... Read More


Tens of thousands flee northwest Pakistan over fears of military operation

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- More than 70,000 people, mostly women and children, have fled a remote region in northwestern Pakistan bordering Afghanistan over uncertainty of a military operation against the ... Read More


Syrian leader meets Putin amid military talksPublished on: January 28, 2026 9:59 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, as Russia seeks to secure the future of its remaining military bases... Read More


ASEAN affirms 'collective resolve' to find solution to Myanmar crisis

Manila, Jan. 28 -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Wednesday held an informal meeting on the implementation of the Myanmar peace plan and affirmed its "collective resolve" to fin... Read More