Disinformation biggest challenge ahead of Bangladesh polls: election commission secretary
The ballot papers have been dispatched, and campaigns are to end on Feb 10. Postal voting is also on track.
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Who can administer the oath to Bangladesh’s new MPs? Law adviser explains
According to the law, if the speaker and deputy speaker are unable to conduct the oath-taking, a person nominated by the president on the advice of the chief adviser may…
Korean Unification Church’s links to Nepal come under new scrutiny
Investigative reports reveal alleged political ties between the church and Nepali leaders, raising questions about influence and accountability.
$123 billion plan to expand Vietnam’s expressway network by 2050
Vietnam has unveiled a long-term road infrastructure plan that would see nearly 9,000 kilometres of expressways built by 2050, as the country seeks to keep pace with rapid…
216 terrorists killed as Pakistani security forces conclude operation in Balochistan: army
The development comes as security forces responded to a spate of attacks across Balochistan on January 31, which brought parts of the restive province to a standstill for several…
Indonesia President Prabowo, predecessor Jokowi speeches heat up talks on 2029 election
Analysts see statements from both politicians as a ‘pre-warm-up’ ahead of the 2029 election amid early speculations on politicians potentially running in the next race.
South Korea’s ruling party calls for probe into online posts linking President Lee to Epstein scandal
One particular video hints at a connection between the Epstein scandal and the Korean president, citing an email between Epstein and Soon-Yi Previn, the wife of the film director…
Naturalisations in South Korea top 11,000 in 2025, highest since COVID-19 pandemic
According to data from the Ministry of Justice, 11,344 of the 18,623 naturalization applicants successfully obtained South Korean citizenship in 2025.
Many candidates in Japan’s Lower House election focusing on economy, employment; ‘politics and money’ gets short shrift
A Yomiuri Shimbun survey indicated that candidates of both ruling and opposition parties are focusing their attention on measures against rising prices and the economy.
Philippine drug war victims’ lawyer expects ex-president Duterte’s presence in ICC pretrial hearing
If Mr Duterte waives his in-person appearance at the hearing, that is his right, as granted to him and to any other accused under the Rome Statute, the framework establishing the…