Blackout hits half of Bangladesh, biggest power outage in 8 years
Millions suffered in sweltering heat as most areas were left without electricity for up to eight hours from 2:00pm.
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
Umno rallies leaders for election
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also directed state liaison chiefs to submit names of potential candidates within the next few days.
Committee comprising ministers, ISI and IB heads to oversee PMO audio leaks probe
The leaks raised concerns about the security arrangements at the PM House, which is otherwise considered a highly secure place.
Accountability demanded over stadium stampede
The tragedy has sparked anger among the public, particularly over the police’s decision to fire tear gas inside a stadium.
Audio leaks proof that Imran Khan ‘biggest liar on earth’: PM Shehbaz
The prime minister said Imran was "injecting poison into society to dangerously polarise the electorate'" since his ouster in April.
On PM rally eve, Himachal government in dock over media surveillance
State Congress spokesperson Naresh Chauhan said that the manner in which the state government and police were functioning was totally anti-media.
Former justices accuse Indonesian lawmakers of violating Constitution
Former Constitutional Court chief justice Jimly Asshiddique said the House did not have the authority to dismiss a sitting justice.
Personal feuds, fake social media posts new security risks for the elections
Officials preparing an integrated security plan said intra-party and inter-party rifts were bigger challenges, as compared to armed groups in previous years.
Anger grows against police over East Java stadium tragedy
The incident unfolded when fans of home team Arema FC stormed the pitch after their loss 3-2 to bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya.
Malaysia’s PM under the spotlight as Parliament set to dissolve
Just days after the Umno supreme council decided that Parliament must be dissolved this year, the Prime Minister will be at a special meeting with Umno division leaders.