Prabowo confirms 2024 presidential bid
He agreed to make his third bid for Indonesia’s highest office after party executives and members unanimously nominated him as Gerindra’s presidential candidate.
Security beefed up in Delhi for Independence Day celebrations
The police said the vigilance along the borders of Delhi as well as the busy markets of the city have been beefed up with many layers of protection.
South Korea to swiftly take steps to designate rain-hit areas as special disaster zone
Two days of the heaviest rainfall in 80 years battered Seoul and its surrounding areas earlier this week, killing 13 people.
Sri Lanka proposes constitutional amendment to clip presidential powers
If passed into law, the amendments would reinstate democratic reforms made in 2015.
Bongbong Marcos attends burial of ex-President Fidel Ramos
Mr Ramos is considered a hero of the 1986 People Power Revolution that toppled the two-decade rule of Marcos Sr.
Kishida plans ‘large-scale’ reshuffle of Cabinet on Wednesday
Coordination for the new personnel appointments has been underway for some time, with an eye toward carrying them out in early September.
Life goes on as normal in Taiwan as China’s live-fire drills begin around island
China views any visit by foreign officials as them recognising Taiwan's sovereignty and usually responds with heated rebukes and warnings.
PayPal registers in Indonesia, access unblocked, company says
The government had blocked PayPal's website due to its failure to comply to licensing rules, but access was temporarily opened starting July 31 to allow customers to transfer…
Former Malaysia PM Najib: I have only RM 4.5 million in assets
His largest asset was RM2,528,849 deposits with Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASB), as of June 13.
BTS can prepare for overseas concerts while serving in military
South Korea’s Defense Ministry said it was considering “alternative service” for the boy group.