Jokes are conflict dressed up in drama and charm; without tension or high stakes, they fall flat. Comedy thrives not just on punchlines, but on conflict—it gives us something to resolve or react to.

Tension erupts in Attapur over cattle transport, leading to protests and violence; police intervene to maintain peace.

Headwinds from prolonged global policy uncertainty, distortionary trade measures, and growth deceleration in the economies of important trading partners are influencing economic growth in Asia and the ...

With sex work and small talk, Kenji Yamauchi’s politically sharp film paints a complex portrait of modern Japan.

NEW DELHI – Turkish-made drones are playing a central role in Pakistan’s large-scale military escalation along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border, Indian officials said at ...

A Lawson outlet in Bangkok in 2024: the convenience store group says it wants to ramp up growth in Southeast Asia. (Photo by Yuki Kohara) ...

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has solidified its position as a rising star in Southeast Asia for foreign direct investment (FDI) and tourism, according to Nga Kor Ming.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's relationship reportedly came under stress after the negative feedback to her latest album and tour.

WASHINGTON/BEIJING -- Top officials from the U.S. and China met in London on Monday for a second round of trade talks, reportedly discussing Beijing's curbs on rare earths and Washington's ...

A UN report says children in conflict zones fell victim to unprecedented levels of violence last year. Tens of thousands of them were affected by armed conflict, with many of them recruited ...

The escalating conflict and tension in the Middle East could claim an unlikely victim this weekend: World Wrestling Entertainment. The wrestling powerhouse is running two shows this weekend in ...

Operation Sindoor: At least 12 civilians and one soldier killed, many injured in shelling by Pakistan in J&K One Indian soldier was killed in ‘unprovoked shelling by Pakistani forces’ close to ...