With Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sworn in and the focus now shifting to governance, all eyes are also on the country's opposition. A coalition of two dozen parties who came together to fight Mr Modi not only denied him a majority for the first time in a decade, but have now pledged to continue to fight him in Parliament. As Neha Poonia reports, this marks a dramatic shift in Indian politics where an opposition once relegated to the sidelines is now a potential force to be reckoned with.

Bhutan is often described as the “last Shangri-La” because of its nature and spiritual allure. In an effort to conserve its culture and natural beauty, authorities have strictly controlled the number of travellers who can enter the Himalayan kingdom. CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut explores whether Bhutan’s low-number-high-value tourism policy is a winning formula.

Singapore Airlines has announced offers of monetary compensation to passengers who flew on the turbulence-hit SQ321. Those who sustained "minor injuries" have been offered US$10,000. Those with more serious injuries have been offered an advance payment of US$25,000 to address their immediate needs.

Would you consider being a professional lizard hunter? Dody Hermawan first started working as one about 12 years ago in Cirebon, Indonesia. He’s now one of dozens in his village who make a living catching and drying house lizards for China’s traditional medicine industry.

A fire ripped through Bangkok's Chatuchak market early on Tuesday (Jun 11), killing hundreds of caged animals and damaging over 100 stalls. There were no reports of human casualties. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and said people could help affected shop owners by offering to house surviving animals. https://cna.asia/3x2w5kv Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Drones lit up Hong Kong's sky as part of Dragon Boat Festival celebrations on Monday (Jun 10). The full display lasted about 10 minutes and featured more than 1,000 drones. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Have you heard of Jensen Huang? He’s the CEO of Nvidia, the AI chipmaker that recently overtook Apple to become the second most valuable company in the world. Here’s what you need to know about Mr Huang.

On Monday (Jun 10), the UN Security Council passed a United States resolution welcoming a ceasefire proposal announced by President Joe Biden that the US says Israel has accepted. Hamas welcomed the resolution, saying it is ready to cooperate with mediators over implementing the principles of the plan. The resolution is a "good step" in general, said Dr Mohammed Abu-Nimer, professor at the American University School of International Service in International Peace and Conflict Resolution. However, he told CNA’s Asia First that it should have been passed in previous votes before the war evolved into "nine months of massive killing and massive destruction". Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Single and ready to mingle online? Tokyo’s government has a dating app in the works that it hopes will help lovebirds find their perfect match. It’s part of Japan’s latest push to get more people hitched and boost declining birth rates.

India's new Cabinet held its first meeting as Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third term in office. The allocation of ministries was announced, with the same faces from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party retaining the four biggest portfolios.

Italy has made developing governance mechanisms for artificial intelligence a central part of its presidency of the G7. But climate activists say the environmental impact of AI needs to be highlighted.

How does Bhutan's unique approach to foreign policy, focused on 'mindfulness balance', reveal about the possibilities and limitations when negotiating with neighbouring superpowers India and China?

Psychological warfare heats up between North and South Korea. CNA's East Asia Tonight takes a deep dive into the evolving use of tactics such as balloons and loudspeakers.

Is it possible to insure yourself against climate change? Is personal cyber insurance a must, given that we have digital lives? In this week’s episode of Money Talks, Helen Shen, Singlife’s Group Head of Health, tells us what you need to know about supplementary insurance policies.   00:00 Introduction 00:33 Singapore tourism dip; BYD in Brazil 04:18 New types of insurance 11:12 When should we get caregiver insurance? 18:16 Protecting your pets Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Researchers in Singapore have found that worsening air pollution as a result of climate change could be linked to a jump in premature deaths in Asia. The main culprit is PM2.5 particles, which are about 30 times smaller than an average strand of hair. Vehicle emissions and industrial processes can intensify the concentration of PM2.5. Two of the study's authors, Associate Professor Steve Yim and Professor Joseph Sung from the Nanyang Technological University, shared more about their observations after analysing data from 1980 to 2020.

A group of Singapore skin doctors and scientists are on a mission to cut down cases of severe eczema by a third in three years' time. They are part of a project that has received a $10-million grant to look into the causes of the condition and the kinds of therapies or diagnostic tools that work best. Principal investigator, Dr Yew Yik Weng, consultant-in-charge of the eczema clinic at the National Skin Centre, shared more on the Atopic Dermatitis Research Programme for Patients.

The last of 10 people to be sentenced in Singapore's $3-billion money laundering case has been handed the heaviest jail term of 17 months. The assets seized from Vanuatu national Su Jianfeng, 36, was also the highest among the nine men and one woman arrested. The police seized about $187 million worth of assets from Su, his wife and their companies. About 95% of that has been ordered to be forfeited to the state. Jeraldine Yap reports.

The Kingdom of Bhutan -- often dubbed "the happiest place on earth" -- is nestled at the foot of the Himalayas, wedged between India and China. Amid the growing geopolitical rivalry between the two nuclear superpowers, CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut looks at how the South Asian nation is trying to safely carve its own path.