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Japanese politicians brace for a snap election as speculation about lower house dissolution mounts

Meanwhile, the ruling and opposition parties are preparing for a clash on legislation to secure financial resources to increase defense spending, which the House of Councillors…

  • Published: June 8, 20239:03 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Jokowi’s ‘meddling’ grounds for impeachment, former deputy minister says in open letter

The statement is the latest to come from an ongoing debate sparked by Jokowi’s admission that he would not remain neutral in the search for his eventual successor.

  • Published: June 8, 20238:55 am
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Time to tighten up ‘noose of law around masterminds who rebelled against state’: Pakistan’s military brass

The army chief reiterated that the Pakistan Army would remain committed to the national obligations of safeguarding the “territorial integrity and sovereignty” of the country.

  • Published: June 8, 20238:54 am
  • Author Iftikhar Shirazi
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Federation of Korean Trade Unions to suspend participation in trilateral labour council

The decision, which could also affect talks over next year's minimum wage, came in protest of the government's use of force against one of its members, it said.

  • Published: June 8, 20238:52 am
  • Author Lee Jung-Youn
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Electricity problem to improve in 10-15 days: Bangladesh PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said more electricity will be added to the national grid within the next 10-15 days, ending the ongoing power crisis.

  • Published: June 8, 20238:51 am
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Thailand’s PM front runner Pita confident of surviving move to thwart leadership bid

Buoyed by massive youth support behind its anti-establishment, anti-monopoly agenda, Mr Pita’s progressive Move Forward Party was the surprise winner of May’s election.

  • Published: June 7, 20239:47 am
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Disrupting organ donation system a ‘despicable’ act: Hong Kong chief exec

He also reiterated that the purpose of organ donation was to save lives, adding that the number of registration for the donation increased from nearly 45,000 in 2009 to more than…

  • Published: June 7, 20239:30 am
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US envoy discusses labour rights with Bangladesh law minister

The meetings are being held at a time when the US is consistently calling for free and fair polls slated for December this year or January next year.

  • Published: June 7, 20239:20 am
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I’m ‘too old’ and ‘senile’ to contest in state polls: Dr Mahathir

The upcoming six state elections in Kedah, Penang, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Terengganu and Kelantan are expected to be held next month or in August.

  • Published: June 7, 20238:51 am
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S’pore to build nationwide network to protect banks, hospitals against future quantum threats

Quantum computers, or the next generation of computers, use the properties of light to solve problems too complex for traditional computers.

  • Published: June 7, 20238:50 am
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