Sri Lanka postpones local elections amid opposition protest
Sri Lanka faces opposition protests and uncertainty as it postpones local elections due to lack of government funding and the move raises concerns about the country’s democracy and future under its new president.
China launch a defense hotline with Japan
Japan and China hold high-level defense talks after four years, discussing security and plans to launch αΊ£ communications hotline this spring.
IMF to end talks with Pakistan
Pakistan expects to conclude IMF staff-level talks soon, unlocking funds to battle economic crisis and the fiscal adjustments demanded are likely to fuel record-high inflation.