News & Insights Across Asia
Results from the UK’s local elections have reshaped the political landscape, with the SNP pushing for a second independence referendum and Conservatives strengthening in England.
An overview of the recent UK local elections with a focus on significant developments in Scotland and Wales, and their potential implications for the future of the United Kingdom.
With vaccines available to all over 16, the U.S. now faces the challenge of vaccinating hesitant youth to achieve herd immunity.
Brazil has surpassed 15 million COVID-19 cases, facing a severe health emergency compounded by political disputes and crises.
Venezuela’s tourism industry is taking small steps toward reopening after the pandemic brought global travel to a standstill.
Brazil surpasses 15 million COVID-19 cases amidst political turmoil, becoming the world’s third-highest in total infections. The crisis highlights the critical need for unified responses to the pandemic.
Early results from UK’s local elections show significant gains for the Conservative Party, including a historic win in Hartlepool, where they secured the parliamentary seat for the first time since 1974.
India’s COVID-19 cases may be higher than reported as experts highlight undercounting amid oxygen shortages and overwhelmed hospitals.
Brazil surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 deaths as activists protest the government’s pandemic response with mock graves on Copacabana Beach, urging more decisive action to curb the virus’s spread.
Four Colorado police officers are on leave after a video showed them mocking the violent arrest of Karen Garner, a 73-year-old woman with dementia, sparking outrage.
India faces its deadliest day of the pandemic with nearly 3,300 deaths, as hospitals are overwhelmed and mass cremations highlight the severity of the crisis.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 deaths, Rio de Janeiro’s police intensify enforcement of social distancing measures to curb the virus’s spread and prevent a healthcare collapse.
After years of restoration, Shanghai’s historic Suzhou Creek has been transformed with 42 km of greenways, offering a picturesque escape and showcasing the city’s commitment to sustainable development.
After losing his senses of smell and taste to COVID-19, renowned sommelier Philippe Faure-Brac reveals his journey to recovery and the methods he used to regain his sensory abilities.
India records over 200,000 daily COVID-19 infections, prompting new restrictions in major cities. Experts warn of new variants and deepening economic crisis.
Public health experts warn Brazil faces an ‘unimaginable loss of lives’ due to COVID-19 if immediate action isn’t taken, citing government inaction and the spread of more contagious virus variants.
With 100 days until the Tokyo Olympics, COVID-19 concerns persist as Tokyo residents and experts debate the safety of holding the Games amid the ongoing pandemic.
British vlogger Oli Barrett explores Shenzhen, showcasing life in the Chinese mainland after the height of COVID-19 and highlighting China’s successful containment measures and recovery.
A group of Lucha Libre wrestlers in Mexico City are helping elderly residents register and receive their COVID-19 vaccinations, showcasing community spirit beyond the wrestling ring.
Greta Thunberg may boycott the COP26 climate summit to protest vaccine inequity that could prevent poorer nations, many in Asia, from participating equally.