India has to develop at a fast pace: Modi
The world, he said, was looking towards India at this juncture of the 21st century.
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Calls for General Elections to be held growing louder in Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who is also Umno vice-president, said Umno had yet to discuss internally about having a general election immediately.
Relocating the South Korean presidential office emerges as ‘tall order’
Concerns raised include the security of the president, with the cost of relocation also becoming a subject of criticism from opponents.
Chadchart remains the favourite to win Bangkok governor election: survey
Chadchart, a former prime minister candidate of the Pheu Thai Party, was favoured by 29.3 per cent of the respondents polled between March 8 and 12.
Indonesia prepares road map to endemic status as Covid-19 wanes
As part of Indonesia's gradual shift to endemicity earlier this month the government cut the mandatory quarantine period for international travelers from three days to just one…
Cambodia may exit Least Developed Country status ‘by 2028’ on RCEP
Late last month, the World Bank noted that Cambodia ranked third in both real income gains and export growth among RCEP members.
Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant checked after strong quake
The situation involved a tank connected to spent fuel pools at the plant and was apparently triggered by the strong earthquake that struck off Fukushima.
Politicians, journalists find India court’s decision to uphold hijab ban ‘disappointing, violation of rights’
After weeks of deliberations, Karnataka's high court ruled that the wearing of the hijab "does not form a part of essential religious practice in Islamic faith".
Thai deputy PM proposes calling of snap election in November
It was not immediately clear if the proposal has the backing of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, whose four-year term ends next year.
Japan’s ruling LDP stresses unity with coalition partner at party convention
Many LDP members said Kishida has displayed strong leadership amid the coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.