The 7 men who will rule China
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Oct 23 unveiled the line-up of China’s next leadership team. The major reshuffle saw four new faces - all Xi loyalists - in a sign that Mr Xi has…
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Fornication provisions in draft criminal code won’t scare off tourists: Indonesia
A business organization had aired concerns that a controversial provision in the Draft Criminal Code Bill could criminalize unmarried couples staying in the same hotel room while…
Gears get moving to establish Japan govt’s Unification Church probe guidelines
A 19-member panel consisting of legal experts and senior religious officials had a meeting behind closed doors to discuss the rights of authorities to question religious…
PTI leader claims Arshad Sharif’s murder ‘planned in Pakistan’, evidence of crime erased
In a press conference, PTI leader Faisal Vawda vowed to reveal the truth behind Sharif’s killing, alleging that "[the incident] is a cold-blooded planned murder."
Empty talk not my style, says Malaysia PM as he declines debate
He also pointed out that debates were also not part of Malaysia’s political culture.
PTI to begin long march to Islamabad on October 28: Imran Khan
Addressing a press conference in Lahore, the former prime minister said the march will begin from the Liberty Chowk at 11am and he will lead it himself.
Indonesia’s FDI growth highest in decades, but outlook ‘bleak’
2023 has been called a “political” year as parties prepare for the 2024 general elections, which may prompt businesses and investors to hunker down with a wait-and-see stance.
Military requests Pakistan govt to conduct ‘high-level’ investigation into Arshad Sharif’s killing
Journalist Arshad Sharif was shot dead in Kenya, allegedly by the local police, on Oct 23.
Chinese President Xi urges military to focus on its centenary goals
President Xi also said that all members of the armed forces must have a thorough understanding of the Party's thought on strengthening the military.
Anwar’s foray into Perak swing state prompts tactical changes by Pakatan Harapan
Datuk Seri Anwar’s PH coalition aims to reclaim the state after losing it during the 2020 Sheraton Move, which saw the federal and Perak state governments fall following…