Nepal’s powerful lobbies are ‘bending’ laws to serve their interests.
When leadership is weak, interest groups take advantage, according to experts.
Rewriting the past: Indonesia’s new history books spook scholars
The 10-volume account was ordered by the administration of President Prabowo Subianto, an ex-general accused of abducting activists in the unrest that preceded dictator…
Cambodia’s dolphin guards request more equipment as illegal fishing persists
The population of Mekong Irrawaddy dolphins in Cambodia has now increased to 111 individuals, including the seven newborn calves recorded this year.
Leaked audio reveals Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina ordered lethal force in deadly crackdown, BBC verifies
In the audio, which was leaked online in March and independently verified by the BBC, Ms. Hasina is heard instructing security forces to "use lethal weapons" against…
Former Thai PM Thaksin pushes for entertainment complex, legalisation of online gambling
Mr. Thaksin added that Chinese tourists avoid Thailand due to safety concerns, not because of entertainment complexes.
Parliamentary panel to discuss Air India plane crash, other aviation issues
According to reports, the officials of the civil aviation ministry will be asked questions about the cause of the crash, the status of the investigation into the tragic incident…
Women judges lead Malaysia’s judiciary for second time in history
Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim and Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof have assumed the judiciary’s top two roles, Chief Justice and Court of Appeal President, respectively – albeit in…
President Lee Jae Myung pledges to rebuild inter-Korean ties based on strong cooperation with US
Based on cooperation with its partners on regional security, President Lee said that severing inter-Korean talks would be the last option for his administration.
Korean population could drop by 85% in next 100 years: study
South Korea’s population could drop to 7.53 million by 2125 — a sharp fall from the current 51.68 million. This would be even less than the current population of Seoul alone,…
ICT case against Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina: Charge framing hearing begins
Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam appealed for framing charges against Ms. Hasina and two others for their alleged involvement in crimes including murder, attempted murder, torture,…