ASIA

BANGLADESH'S INTERIM LEADER DECLINES MEETING UK MP OVER CORRUPTION CLAIMS

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Bangladesh's interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus has firmly declined to meet Labour MP Tulip Siddiq during his London visit, amidst a growing swirl of corruption allegations and international political friction. The Nobel laureate and former economist, who assumed leadership after the dramatic ousting of Sheikh Hasina's government, told the BBC that any engagement with Siddiq would interfere with an ongoing legal process. His stance emphasized trust in Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), which is probing claims that Siddiq unlawfully acquired land through her familial connections.

INDIAN MINISTER SAYS TESLA IS NOT INTERESTED IN PRODUCING IN INDIA

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Tesla, the electric vehicle giant owned by Elon Musk, is reportedly "not interested in manufacturing in India," according to the country’s heavy industries minister. The statement came on Monday as India released detailed guidelines for a new scheme aimed at boosting EV manufacturing. This marks the first public acknowledgment by India that it has struggled to attract investment from Tesla despite offering incentives since March.

LONDON-BOUND AIR INDIA FLIGHT CRASHES IN AHMEDABAD: NO SURVIVORS AMONG 242 ON BOARD

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A London-bound Air India flight, carrying 242 passengers and crew, tragically crashed moments after departing Ahmedabad's airport on Thursday, June 12. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was en route to Gatwick Airport when it plummeted into the residential area of Meghani Nagar, just five minutes after takeoff at 1:38 p.m. local time.

INDIA'S ECONOMY SURPRISES WITH 7.4% GROWTH, DEFYING PROJECTIONS AND GLOBAL SLOWDOWN

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India posted an impressive 7.4% GDP growth in the final quarter of the fiscal year 2025, outpacing expectations and solidifying its status as the world's fastest-growing major economy. This surge comes amid global headwinds and regional instability, underscoring the resilience of the Indian economy even as private investment and urban consumption lag.

NORTH KOREA REFLOATS CAPSIZED WARSHIP

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After a reported capsize during its launch, North Korea has refloated a warship that drew criticism from Kim Jong Un. State media KCNA reported the ship "safely entered the water vertically" and is now "moored at the pier." Repairs are expected to be completed before a key meeting led by Kim, attended by top officials.

CHINA'S EV BATTERY GIANT CATL SURGES 18% IN HONG KONG'S BIGGEST IPO OF 2025

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Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), China's EV battery titan, made a bold statement on May 20 with a $4.6 billion Hong Kong listing—the world's largest this year. The move signaled not just investor confidence but also a calculated pivot toward global markets amid intensifying geopolitical friction.

INDIA SET TO CONDUCT ITS CENSUS AFTER SIX-YEAR DELAY

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India is finally set to carry out its population census after a six-year delay, with the two-phase exercise slated to finish by 2027, according to government officials. As one of the world’s most extensive administrative undertakings, the decennial census provides vital information for welfare planning, federal fund allocation, electoral boundary delimitation, and policymaking. Initially planned for 2021, the census faced several postponements since the last count in 2011.

PHILIPPINES POWER STRUGGLE EXPOSES FRACTURED DYNASTIES AND A NATION IN POLITICAL TURMOIL

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The Philippines is in the throes of a high-stakes political drama worthy of its own Netflix series, as President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Vice-President Sara Duterte engage in an all-out war for supremacy. Once allies who coasted to a sweeping victory in 2022, the duo has now turned into sworn enemies, complete with jaw-dropping accusations of assassination plots and decapitation fantasies. In short, Westeros just found a Southeast Asian twin.