The arms race in Asia is intensifying. Here is a list of defence systems several Asian countries are looking to acquire.

Why is the arms race intensifying in Asia?

Former US President Donald Trump has yet again escalated efforts to stonewall investigators looking into the deadly January 6th Capitol Hill riots. This time Donald Trump has sued the Congress and National Archives.

United States: Donald Trump sued Congress and National Archives

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso on Monday declared a state of emergency in the country grappling with a surge in drug-related violence, and ordered the mobilization of armed forces in the streets.

Ecuador grapples with rise in drug-related violence

President Joe Biden credited law enforcement agencies for upholding the US political system during the January 6th riot at the capitol, called for more resources to be allocated to law enforcement officers.

US: President Joe Biden speaks to hundreds of uniformed officers

On Thursday long time critic and US Senator Elizabeth Warren called for breaking up Amazon, saying the trillion-dollar firm is too powerful to contain.

US lawmakers accuse Amazon of manipulation, wrongdoing

India is all set to participate in the 'Moscow Format' meeting on Afghanistan. The meet is scheduled to take place on the 20th of October in the Russian capital.

Russia calls for 'Moscow Format' meeting on Afghanistan

Afghanistan is inching closer to famine the winters are fast approaching and aid agencies have now ramped up food deliveries amid fears that the nation's already fragile economy would collapse.

Afghanistan, braces for harsh winter, mountainous regions will remain cut of due to snowfall

At least 46 people have been killed after fire engulfed a residential building in southern Taiwan. More than 60 others have been hospitalized, some in critical condition.

Taiwan: Fire engulfs apartment building in Kaohsiung city