China decides to downgrade diplomatic ties with Lithuania
Beijing said the creation of the Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania creates a false impression of "one China, one Taiwan"
Japanese train, airline fares to go up in spring
Travelers are likely to face increased prices as transportation firms hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic look to spread the burden.
After poor response from priority group, Nepal government opens Pfizer Covid-19 jabs for all children above 12
After health authorities decided to open the jabs for all, health workers including doctors informed their relatives and acquaintances to bring the children to hospitals for the…
Pakistan needs to do more to help citizens already bearing the brunt of climate change
There is an urgent need for effective and human rights-consistent measures to support people to adapt to the effects of climate change and to reduce emissions, particularly by…
Duterte ally Apollo Quiboloy indicted for sex trafficking in US
U.S. prosecutors announced sex–trafficking charges alleging that girls and young women were coerced to have sex with the founder of a Philippines-based church who is President…
Luhut demands audit of Greenpeace Indonesia over deforestation claims
The former Army general has accused Greenpeace of spreading misinformation in its criticism of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s speech at COP26
Central Java Governor Ganjar’s popularity poses dilemma for PDI-P
Observers are wondering if he would toe the party line or jump ship to join another party to realise his political ambition
Malaysian PM Ismail seen betting on feuding factions to reunite after Melaka polls
There is also uncertainty of the state polls on Saturday (Nov 20) due to an expected low turnout and three-way contests
New secretary general of Japan’s ruling LDP shows willingness to revise Constitution
In 2018, the LDP drafted amendments to the Constitution, consisting of four pillars that include clearly providing legal grounds for the Self-Defence Forces
Philippine President won’t run against daughter in 2022, says spokesman
He will instead seek a Senate seat, said Senator Bong Go