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House session postponed amid impasse over Nepal’s ‘visit visa controversy’

The disruption stems from opposition demands for the resignation of Home Minister Lekhak over the alleged involvement of officials close to him in human trafficking via visit…

  • Published: June 4, 202511:45 am
  • Author The Kathmandu Post
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UN reaffirms support for Bangladesh’s reform and transition process

During a meeting between Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis, they discussed the extensive support the UN could extend to bolster the…

  • Published: June 4, 202510:02 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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Philippine President Marcos declines courtesy resignations of key Cabinet members

Among those retained are the secretaries for education, health, and agriculture, tourism among others.

  • Published: June 4, 20258:24 am
  • Author Zacarian Sarao
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Indonesia President Prabowo vows to clean house amid calls for reshuffle

Mr. Prabowo’s warnings came amid growing public calls for controversial ministers to be removed from cabinet. These calls mainly target Cooperatives Minister Budi Arie Setiadi,…

  • Published: June 4, 20258:23 am
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South Korea elects Lee Jae-myung president

The liberal Democratic Party will take power from the conservative People Power Party after a 22-day campaign, just three years after the 2022 presidential election. That year,…

  • Published: June 4, 20258:15 am
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
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Malaysia records highest number of fires caused by short circuits in past three years

There were 2,030 cases of structural fires due to short circuits last year, compared to 1,264 cases in 2023 and 1,243 in 2022, according to the Fire and Rescue Department.

  • Published: June 3, 202512:20 pm
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Far-right group’s ties to South Korea’s after-school programme sparks outrage

The controversy started with a local investigative news outlet reporting that a far-right organisation called Rhee Park School has not only conducted online manipulation campaigns…

  • Published: June 3, 202511:56 am
  • Author Choi Jeong-yoon
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Bangladesh annual budget lacks structural changes: Centre for Policy Dialogue

It seems that the measures are not aligned with the budget's main philosophy of building a discrimination-free society, Fahmida Khatun, executive director of the CPD, said.

  • Published: June 3, 202511:53 am
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Bangladesh CA Yunus opens second round of talks to strengthen national unity

Speaking at the inauguration of the talks at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, Mr. Yunus announced that a "beautiful July Charter" would be unveiled following the discussions.

  • Published: June 3, 202510:13 am
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Transport strike throws life out of gear in Kathmandu

Only buses operated by Sajha Yatayat, private motorcycles, cars, and some taxis are seen running on the roads in the Valley.

  • Published: June 3, 202510:12 am
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