Nepal faces health crisis as budget cuts threaten vital services
Officials say they are being asked to prepare programmes based on uncertain budgets with unclear funding sources.
Bangladesh signs MoU with NASA for space exploration
The Artemis Accords, established by NASA in 2020, are a set of non-binding agreements aimed at promoting peaceful, cooperative, and transparent exploration of outer space.
Sociologist sounds alarm on Philippine political bets’ ‘normalisation’ of discriminatory remarks
Sociology professor Bro. Clifford Sorita made the observation as several local political candidates in the midterm polls earned the public’s ire over sexist and remarks that…
Will South Korea amend its Constitution?
Rep. Kwon Young-se, the People Power party's leader, said the public consensus on reforming the country's power structure was ripe in the wake of the impeachment crisis.
‘Imagine a third of Bangladesh underwater,’ warns Environment Adviser Rizwana
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan warned that a one-metre sea-level rise — a plausible scenario by mid-century — would submerge 21 coastal districts, displacing millions…
Teachers continue to protest in Nepal
They remain defiant in their demand for a new School Education Act incorporating past deals with the government.
60-day countdown begins: South Korea swings into election mode
Acting President Han is expected to announce the election date at a Cabinet meeting on April 8. Considering the overlap with other holidays, Election Day is widely anticipated to…
Indonesia President Prabowo mulls over Cabinet reshuffle as Indonesia’s economy slows: Sources
The move comes amid concerns over a weakening economy and softer consumer spending, given the slew of populist programmes that require massive funding and declining tax revenues,…
Vietnam recovers nearly $380 million from corruption, economic crimes in six months
Several cases involve exceptionally large monetary values and thousands of stakeholders.
One in every 41 births a stillborn in Bangladesh
UN reports on Bangladesh say at least 100,00 children die before reaching the age of five.