PM Modi chairs meeting of Council of Ministers, takes stock of performance
The meeting is likely to send an important political message in view of the coming electoral battles.
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Gerindra to welcome new partners for 2024 election, politician says
Gerindra chairman Prabowo Subianto has met with President Joko Widodo at least three times last month, prompting analysts to speculate that the President was politically leaning…
South Korea to launch new bureau in fight against human trafficking
The new bureau will be in charge of supporting human trafficking victims and female North Korean defectors, as well as establishing a comprehensive plan to prevent human…
Speed up regulation of liquid nicotine: Former Malaysia health minister
Noting that it had been a few months since nicotine-laced vape liquids were removed from the Poisons Act list, however, he said that sales of the products were still unregulated.
PM Hun Sen asks people to turn to Telegram, TikTok after deleting his Facebook account
PM Hun Sen said he had decided to ditch the platform for good to end speculations surrounding the US tech titan's measures against him.
Half million workers set for two-week nationwide strike against President Yoon
The strikes come in protest of President Yoon’s proposed labour reform measures and as a broader pushback against perceived anti-union policies.
Unofficial campaigning heats up as Indonesian policymakers refuse to close loopholes
The campaign season will only officially begin in late November, but billboards featuring candidates have appeared in several rural parts of the country already.
Philippine ad agency apologizes to authorities; admits using stock footage of other countries in tourism video
The video drew flak from locals, as various online users said that it contained clips from Thailand, Indonesia, and United Arab Emirates.
Coalition vying to form government still can’t agree on House speaker post
The joint meeting of the eight parties also discussed their transition team's progress on critical issues, such as energy, the digital economy, the cost of living, public…
Rift among Democrats opens with call to change rules for electing leader
The Democrats will elect a new leader on July 9, after Jurin Laksanawisit stepped down to take responsibility for the party’s resounding defeat in the May 14 election.