Australian PM Morrison’s party faces shock state election loss
PM Morrison's Liberal Party have come under pressure in recent months over its handling of the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, at both state and federal levels.
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With his house of cards collapsing, can Pakistan’s PM find respite in a legal loophole?
Last year, the premier urged lawmakers to use their 'democratic right'. Now, he wants to make it illegal for them to do so.
Smearing China’s support for Hong Kong won’t be tolerated: Official
Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said the central government has extended staunch support by sending medical workers and building community isolation facilities in…
Philippines elections: 2 million ‘defective’ ballots reclassified as ‘good’
The printing committee said whenever a ballot from a certain precinct was found to be defective, the rest of the ballots for that precinct would automatically be discarded.
Family cards confuse many as Bangladeshis denied access to essential goods
Only people with card issued by public representatives were sold the essentials at a discounted rate, but many were unaware of this clause or where to obtain the cards.
Philippines seeks private sector help in fight to end kids’ malnutrition
The World Bank noted in a 2021 report that for almost three decades there has been almost no improvement in the prevalence of undernutrition in the Philippines.
South Korea president-elect confirms presidential office to relocate to Yongsan by May
He pledged to fulfill his promise of returning the current Cheong Wa Dae compound to the general public and communicating more with the people.
Philippines should maintain neutrality amid Russian invasion of Ukraine: Duterte
He added that he would not allow Filipino soldiers to fight, should the Americans engage in war.
China’s remote sensing satellite lifted successfully into orbit
The satellite will team up with its predecessor, the Yaogan 34-01, as part of a space-based network for purposes such as land mapping, urban infrastructure planning and disaster…
Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant safe after strong quake
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) halted the No. 2 reactor's cooling system after some abnormalities were discovered byt operations were resumed by March 17.