Former Philippine President Duterte takes ‘full legal, moral responsibility’ for drug war
Mr. Duterte made this admission when he faced for the first time on Monday, Oct. 28, the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee’s probe into his war on drugs.
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Japan’s ruling bloc suffers crushing defeat in Lower House election
It was the first time since the 2009 Lower House election that the ruling coalition failed to secure a majority. Nevertheless, the LDP managed to be the largest party.
Tycoons linked to ex-PM Hasina syphoned $17bn from banks, says Bangladesh Bank governor
In an interview with the Financial Times, BB Governor Ahsan H Mansur claimed that the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence had facilitated forced takeovers of leading banks.
Thai PM Paetongtarn chairs new EV board
PM Paetongtarn has appointed a new national committee in charge of promoting the electric-vehicle industry and has decided to chair the so-called EV board by herself, the chief of…
Nepal releases Thai AirAsia plane after pilot issues apology for arriving without official clearance
TIA General Manager Jagannath Niraula explained that the pilot claimed the flight had been arranged by the Nepalese agent Universal Tours and Travels, which asserted the flight…
South Korean first lady’s controversies to top agenda at meeting of party leaders
Park Sung-tae, a journalist-turned-political commentator, said Han's stance on the special counsel investigation bill will determine the outcome of the meeting.
Ex-Philippine President Duterte on drug war: I did what I had to do to protect the people
Mr Duterte’s attendance before the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee on Monday, Oct. 28, marks his first appearance in a congressional inquiry into his administration’s bloody…
Japan could have a new PM – again – as PM Ishiba’s LDP braces for major defeat in election
What is clear is that the 67-year-old is on very shaky ground after gravely misreading public anger over a slush fund scandal as he took a gamble in calling a snap election one…
Maoist show of force in Kathmandu as government fumbles
Former Nepali PM Dahal says his party is focused on introspection, reviewing party’s activities and connecting with the people.
I accepted Najib’s apology, like any leader should, says Malaysia PM Anwar
On Thursday, Oct 24, ex-PM Najib apologised to all Malaysians over the 1MDB scandal which took place when he was prime minister and finance minister.