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Security beefed up in Delhi for Independence Day celebrations

The police said the vigilance along the borders of Delhi as well as the busy markets of the city have been beefed up with many layers of protection.

What is behind South Korea’s growth in soft power?

The global popularity of Korean culture ranks at top in multiple measures of soft power– a phenomenon referring to “the ability to obtain preferred outcomes by attraction…

Indonesian government promises to fix passport troubles

Some Indonesian visa applicants, facing rejection from the German embassy, have brought to light that the passports in question lacked a place for the signature of the holder.

Effort to create divide between Imran and army is ‘absurd and disappointing’: PTI leader

The statements come in response to the government's allegations that Imran and his party members were spreading hate against the country's institutions.

South Korea’s civic groups slam housing policy for semi-basement deaths

In the long term, the civic groups called for a greater supply of affordable housing in unison.

Indonesia’s political parties prepare for three-plus-horse race

All nine parties contesting the 2019 presidential and legislative elections have registered for the coming general election, as coalition building remains underway.

Najib’s son talked up as GE candidate ahead of ex-PM’s final appeal against jail term

The report surfaces just as Najib, 69, is scheduled to begin his final defence against a corruption conviction and a 12-year jail sentence later this month.