Sri Lanka’s tourism industry looks to new president to rebuild fortunes
The route to a firmer rebound for the Indian Ocean island hangs on the reforms and policies that will be adopted by the winner of this month's presidential election, the first…
Defectors’ rise to high posts in Seoul could shake North Korea’s elite, says former senior NK diplomat
Tae Yong-ho has become the first North Korean defector who once served in the North Korean regime to ascend to a high-ranking South Korean official position, appointed by…
Fake news, President Marcos says of rumoured sudden illness
“Do I look sick? That’s what we have to guard against, fake news. Don’t believe it unless it comes from a credible source. So many friends called me up to ask, ‘Are you…
Labour unrest in Bangladesh intensifies
Around 200 factories shut, as government warns of stern action against anarchists.
Former Pakistani PM Imran petitions Islamabad High Court against ‘possible’ military custody
Government spokesperson for legal affairs Barrister Aqeel Malik earlier hinted that Imran’s May 9 cases might go to the military courts. However, the Punjab government said last…
South Korean doctors warn of rapid collapse of emergency rooms due to understaffing
Currently, South Korean ERs are focusing exclusively on critically ill patients requiring urgent care, and are unable to admit those with conditions like a ruptured appendix or…
Government aims to restore Malaysia Airlines to former glory
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says efforts to restore Malaysia Airlines have already started.
Publicly-funded removal of quake-damaged houses in Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture sees slow progress
As of August 19, only 10 per cent of applications to remove properties had been completed. It is estimated that at least 32,000 houses will be demolished at public expense.
Terrorist attacks in Pakistan surge to 59 in August from 38 in July
These incidents included 29 attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 28 in Balochistan and two in Punjab.
President Yoon’s popularity falls to 2-year low amid medical standoff
President Yoon's job approval rating dropped to 29.6 percent in the fifth week of August, down 0.4 percentage point from the previous week, as per pollster Realmeter on Monday. It…