Abolishing Gender Equality Ministry ‘premature’ for Korea: OECD economist
Korea has ranked last among developed countries for several years in a row in the Economist’s “glass-ceiling index,” which measures the role and influence of women in the…
Uttar Pradesh college refuses entry to girls with hijab
A prominent college in Aligarh issued a notice ‘banning’ entry of students in the campus without “prescribed uniforms” and refused entry to Muslim girls who were wearing…
Marcos Jr holds big lead in poll for Philippines presidency
The Feb 18-23 survey by independent pollster Pulse Asia showed Marcos cornering 60 per cent of support from 2,400 respondents
Yoon’s pledge signals Korea’s U-turn from nuclear-free power policy
The president-elect has also pledged to make the country a top exporter of nuclear equipment and technology.
Pressure to mount in Malaysia for early GE
With GE14 held in May 2018, the next general election will have to be called on or before July 2023.
Cambodia addresses human rights allegations at UN
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee said the dialogue provided an opportunity for Cambodia to present its achievements, and explain and refute any allegations
South Korea’s President-elect to break away from Moon administration’s Cabinet gender quota
The move is a departure from a gender quota during the Moon Jae-in administration that sought to fill 30 percent of Cabinet posts with women.
Russia-Ukraine crisis a wake-up call for India not to be dependent on others: Commerce minister
He also asked startups to help India become self-reliant in energy needs, and that every crisis could be converted into an opportunity.
PM Modi holds CCS meet to discuss Ukraine crisis
He directed that all possible efforts should be made to bring back the mortal remains of Naveen Shekharappa, who recently died in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city.
Land grabs and fences bring headaches for Thailand locals
Speculators have been snapping up huge tracts of land in three districts of Ranong province along the potential route of the Chumphon-Ranong deep-sea port link.