New era dawns for Bangkok as Chadchart triumphs
Political observers believe Bangkok voters overwhelmingly backed Chadchart because he projected himself as a capable administrator with no political affiliations.
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Political funding law will prevent corruption and abuse of power: Malaysia PM
The Prime Minister also said the matter would be brought to the attention of the Cabinet for further discussion before engagement is carried out with political parties.
Fukushima treated water’s effect on humans sufficiently small: TEPCO
TEPCO has estimated the radiation dose to be 0.03 to 0.4 microsieverts per year, below the authority's requirement of below 50 microsieverts per year.
Indonesia drops mask rule as experts urge ‘proceeding with caution’
President Jokowi stressed that vulnerable people, including the elderly and those with comorbidities, should still wear a mask in public.
Chinese bombers pass between Okinawa Islands
The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force responded to the incident and confirmed no incursion into Japanese airspace.
Metro Manila vehicular volume may breach pre-pandemic level by June
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chief Romando Artes also pointed out that newly purchased vehicles may have increased to “more of less half a million” since the…
President Xi reiterates China’s resolve to open up at high standard
Calling for pulling together to defeat Covid-19, President Xi said the pandemic that has been going on unabated is posing a serious threat to the life and health of the people,…
Demand for premade dishes surge in China as cities switch to stay-home status
From April 24 to May 15, overall sales of premade dishes in Beijing increased more than 50 percent compared to the same period last month.
Imran says families of army personnel will march with him to Islamabad
The former prime minister is planning a long march towards Islamabad at a yet undecided date later this month in a bid to pressure the government.
President Yoon hails spirit of Gwangju Uprising in change of tone for conservatives
The Gwangju Uprising was a popular movement that took place in 1980, with protesters demanding the resignation of Chun Doo-hwan and other leaders of the Dec 12 coup.