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South Korean public divided over Yoon’s plan to resolve wartime labour issue

Whether the Yoon administration can increase public support for the proposal while improving the relationship with Japan will be critical.

Jokowi backs KPU’s appeal against court ruling calling for election delay

The court's decision has reignited a debate in the country about extending the president's time in office, which is limited to two five-year terms by the constitution.

Chinese government proposes 7.2% rise in defence budget to $225 billion

If approved by lawmakers, the proposed defence budget will maintain single-digit growth for the eighth consecutive year.

Singapore PM’s brother, wife under police probe for lying under oath about Lee Kuan Yew’s will

The couple have left Singapore after refusing to go for a police interview that they had initially agreed to attend.

Anonymous caller warns Mumbai police about ‘bombs’ near homes of Mukesh Ambani, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra

A day earlier, India's top court awarded Ambani the highest level of security granted in the country.

PM Prayut dismisses talk of deal between Prawit and Pheu Thai to form coalition

PM Prayut also said his deputy, PPRP leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, had assured him that the party had no plans to ally with any party following the national poll, due on May 7.

Japan to decide on 1st abortion pills in March at earliest

If the product is approved at the ministry’s panel on drugs, it would increase abortion options in Japan, where surgery is the main method to terminate pregnancy.