Malaysia’s Election Commission gears up for polls
Teachers from schools which are designated polling centres have also been called up for the briefings as they will be roped in as volunteers, even though there is no confirmation…
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North Korean military discusses changes to operational plan, frontline forces’ mission
The move is seen as preparation for deploying tactical nuclear weapons along the border.
PM Shehbaz says IMF doesn’t trust Pakistan due to PTI govt reneging on agreement
The premier said the terms of the agreement with the IMF had been decided, expressing the hope that matters would be settled within the next few days.
Hong Kong eyes measures to expedite housing development projects
Proposed measures include streamlining and shortening statutory procedures, avoiding repetitively executing similar procedures.
Human Rights Watch denounces Philippine order to ban sites tagged as CPP-linked
The Communist Party of the Philippines said only seven out of the 29 websites were actually affiliated with the party and umbrella organization National Democratic Front of the…
Japanese PM Kishida hopes to attend NPT review conference in US
It is rare for national leaders to participate in Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review conferences. If Kishida attends, it would be a first for a Japanese prime minister.
Sri Lanka cabinet moves to clip president’s powers
The decision to amend the constitution to clip the president's wide-ranging powers was taken in a cabinet meeting on June 20, 2022.
Nepal’s parties reluctant to ensure fair Dalit representation in politics: Report
Experts have been worried whether they are actually empowered as people’s representatives themselves have been facing caste-based discriminations due to the reluctance of the…
Getting to know you: Gibran, Prabowo meeting offers glimpse of future alliances
Surakarta Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka's outings in Greater Jakarta follow a high-profile meeting of political party bigwigs from the ruling coalition, who reportedly came to an…
Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson bows out of Indian presidential race
Gopalkrishna Gandhi, 77, a diplomat turned politician said he had declined the request of the 17-party alliance to be their nominee for the largely ceremonial role.