South Korean acting president Han vetoes 6 contentious bills
Mr. Han Duck-soo exercises veto power despite growing threats of impeachment from main opposition.
US welcomes Bangladesh election plan
Prof. Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Prize-winning microfinance pioneer who heads a caretaker government, said Monday that general elections would take place late next year or in early…
Japan’s ruling party discuss how social media impacts elections
The party is considering revising the Public Offices Election Law and tightening regulations on social media platform operators.
Parties clash over South Korean acting President Han’s authority to approve justices for Yoon trial
Acting leaders have appointed justices before, but PPP argues this doesn’t apply when president is suspended, not impeached.
South Korean President Yoon impeached. What happens to all the perks?
Presidential benefits to be stripped in event of confirmed impeachment or insurrection conviction, while civil servant pension to be untouched.
Han Dong-hoon steps down as leader of South Korea’s ruling party
Mr. Han says he does not regret calling for PPP lawmakers to vote in favour of Mr. Yoon's impeachment.
1 Pakistani confirmed dead, 47 among survivors in Greek boat capsize incidents: FO
Coastguard boats, merchant vessels, an Italian frigate and naval aircraft have been searching the area since Greek authorities were alerted about the incident on Friday night,…
Amnesty International honours four Palestinian journalists with Human Rights Defender award
The organisation also lauded all journalists in Gaza “including those who have paid the ultimate price — with their lives.
South Korean President Yoon refuses to resign, defends martial law against ‘monstrous’ opposition
Mr. Yoon defends his declaration of martial law on Dec. 3 as an attempt to salvage nation from 'anti-state forces' again.
Joint investigation team on South Korean President Yoon launched
The Korean National Police Agency's National Office of Investigation said it would work together with the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials and the…