Next Thai govt eyes formal peace talks in South, review of emergency decree
The South of Thailand has been wracked with violence for nearly 20 years, since an Army barrack was attacked, and firearms stolen on January 4, 2004.
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2024 Indonesia election crucial for forests, environment: Activists
An expert said Indonesian politics was not easily divided into left and right and defied common assumptions that the former would be pro-environment and the latter would be…
BNP conducting propaganda against Bangladesh peacekeepers: Awami League Gen-sec
He said politics is being polarised and counter-opinion is being exhibited over the next general elections.
Malaysia woos young people with free university education, shorter degree courses
The government will exempt tuition fees for 10,000 needy students in 20 public universities, which would otherwise have cost them RM30 million.
Fukushima water fears stoke soaring salt demand in South Korea
The amount of online transactions of salt products increased by 817 per cent between June 7-13, compared to the same period a week earlier, according to online price comparison…
World listens to India attentively now: Defence minister
He also noted that a superpower like the US was now preparing diligently to welcome and host the India Prime Minister, and the foreign media was also talking about the country’s…
Indonesia temporarily halts visa-free visit policy for 159 countries; Asean countries still enjoy exemption
The decision aims to address concerns related to public order disruptions and the potential transmission of diseases from countries not certified as disease-free by the World…
Indonesia to import 1 million tonnes of rice from India, citing El Niño concerns
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan said the rice would be delivered once Indonesia’s reserves neared depletion.
Cambodia’s election committee urges expat Khmer ‘return home and vote’
The committee appealed to all Cambodians abroad to make sure they are present between on July 23, so they could take part.
‘Spoiled ballots’ face legal consequences, warns PM Hun Sen
The prime minister clarified that his words were not threats, rather reminders of legal implications for attempting to disrupt the process.