China’s residents’ needs given priority in urbanisation
Once a crumbling cluster of 1980s-era walk-ups plagued by leaking roofs, tangled power lines and cluttered alleyways, the Ruyili residential community has reemerged as a model…
All of Bangladesh’s 64 districts at risk as dengue spreads
Experts urge stepping up community-level efforts and awareness campaigns.
Heaven sent? India’s opposition parties build temples to woo Hindu voters
While the ruling Hindu-nationalist BJP has long been known to use its support for temples to garner votes from Hindus, it is becoming increasingly important for other Indian…
South Korean President Lee’s cabinet picks hit by abuse of authority claims
Lee Jin-sook, who has been nominated for education minister, a position that doubles as deputy prime minister, has been accused of plagiarism. Rep. Kang Sun-woo, meanwhile, who…
Cambodia’s National Assembly in favour of proposed law which will enable revocation of citizenship
The amendment arrives in the midst of ongoing border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, with some opposition figures criticising the government’s handling of the matter.
Detained former South Korean president Yoon skips hearing as court battle escalates, probe deepens
Yoon's attorneys argued that he submitted a notice of absence before the hearing, citing health reasons and that it was not appropriate for him to attend the trial just hours…
Bangladesh ex-top cop can be state witness in crimes against humanity case: ICT prosecutor
Mizanul Islam, a prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal-1, told The Daily Star that in practice, approvers are often sentenced but typically released once their…
Walls remain high for women in Japan’s Diet 80 years after suffrage win
As many as 152 women, the second highest number in history, are running for upper house seats. However, they account for less than 30% of all candidates and still clearly lag male…
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus instructs relevant authorities to finish polls preparations by December
The polls are likely to take place in February or April, Mr. Yunus told a meeting with law enforcers at the state guest house Jamuna in the capital.
A century of Dr. M: Malaysian former PM Mahathir Mohamad celebrates 100th birthday
Dr Mahathir is one of the rare world leaders that have reached a century. Rarer still, Dr Mahathir became the Prime Minister of Malaysia twice—once in 1981 and again in 2018.