Philippine President Marcos slams VP Duterte’s ‘lies’ on items in budget law
He urged skeptics to go over the 2025 General Appropriations Act, which is available online through the website of the Department of Budget and Management.
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Myanmar military, minority armed group inked ceasefire deal, says China
The Myanmar military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) held talks in China’s southwestern city of Kunming where they thanked Beijing for its efforts to…
Indonesian cities cease public transport amid funding shortage
Bali and other cities in Indonesia have either ceased or reduced their transportation services due to a lack of funding from central and local governments.
Delhi never seen such violence during polls: Former CM Kejriwal on ‘attack’ on him
Dismissing BJP candidate Parvesh Verma’s prediction that he would lose the New Delhi seat by 20,000 votes, Kejriwal said, “Let him live in dreams for some days.”
Philippine President Marcos urged not to interfere in VP Duterte’s impeachment case
A House of Representatives lawmaker has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. not to interfere in the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte, emphasizing that the…
Impeached South Korean President Yoon continues to refuse questioning
The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) on Sunday banned Mr. Yoon from having visits from anyone other than his lawyers, which officials said was a…
Authorities vow stern response to violence at court after impeached South Korean President Yoon’s arrest
After the court granted a warrant for Mr. Yoon’s extended detention on Sunday, Jan. 19, protesters forcefully entered the court by climbing over walls and smashing windows at…
Myanmar junta air strike kills 28 in Rakhine, including children, says ethnic armed group
The Rakhine conflict is one element of the bloody chaos that has engulfed Myanmar since the military ousted Ms Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government in a 2021 coup, sparking a…
Ho Chi Minh City seeks more policies to address low birth rate
Along with its financial incentive policy for women bearing two children before 35 years old, Ho Chi Minh City is developing more long-term and sustainable policies to address its…
Decoding the black box from South Korea’s crashed airplane
South Korea and the US have put together a joint probe team of 12 investigators to figure out what caused the deadly Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crash that killed 179 passengers South…