Thai ex-PM Thaksin arrives at Bangkok Remand Prison as facility suspends visits for 2 days
The time he spent receiving medical care at the Police General Hospital from August 24, 2023 to February 18, 2024 cannot be deducted from his prison time.
Pakistani authorities allegedly spying on millions through mass surveillance systems: Amnesty report
The rights watchdog called for “urgent action” to prevent any further harm, stressing that the “unchecked digital repression” will limit space for democracy.
South Korea tops advanced nations in higher education, but jobs lag
OECD report shows strong attainment, rising education spending, but low foreign student diversity.
Laos, UNDP launch climate, sustainable finance hub to drive LDC graduation
The initiative comes at a critical time, as preliminary assessments supported by UNDP suggest that Laos will require tens of billions of US dollars to finance its development…
Thai court orders ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in jail
The ruling comes just days after the Pheu Thai party was ousted from top office, with Thaksin’s daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra felled by a Constitutional Court which ruled that…
Indonesia’s finance minister Sri Mulyani ousted in major reshuffle
Her departure is by and large the biggest blow to the ambitions of the current administration, which had relied on her global reputation and sound fiscal management to ease the…
Zero budget for DPWH flood control projects in 2026: Philippine President Marcos
But according to Mr Marcos, this does not mean there would no longer be flood control projects to be constructed in 2026, but government will now "make sure that the spending is…
Nepal’s social media restrictions raise concerns over digital freedom and investment climate
Experts warn government action could tarnish international image, disrupt relations with global tech giants and affect economy.
Anutin formally appointed Thailand’s 32nd prime minister in royal command ceremony
During the ceremony, Anutin delivered words of gratitude before a portrait of His Majesty King Rama X, expressing profound appreciation for the royal benevolence.
Online crackdown haunts Indonesia protests
Rights groups condemned the arrests against people who posted on social media about the protests and riots, which were feared of opening the door for more prosecutions against…