Tens of thousands join anti-corruption protests in Metro Manila
The protest focused on condemning the anomalies in flood control projects and calling for accountability for the personalities involved in the developing controversies.
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Homemakers’ struggles in Malaysia
Homemakers like Zalinawati, paid under RM1,500, quit jobs when daycare costs eat most income. Leaving paid work means feeling invisible—even basic purchases require…
PIL in Kerala high court seeking stay on sale of Arundhati Roy’s new book
The PIL was filed by advocate Rajasimhan contending that the image of the author smoking glorifies it as a symbol of intellectual and creative expression.
Seven Bangladeshi parties say failure to legalise July Charter could trigger ‘disaster’
Some leaders claimed, that the interim government, which took over after the mass uprising, has sometimes failed to ensure a level playing field and has bowed to external pressure…
Tokyo Bay expressway closed due to fire equipment malfunction, road covered with water and foam
The equipment appears to have malfunctioned, and the expressway’s operator East Nippon Expressway Co. is investigating the cause. The road closure was lifted around 11:30 a.m.
Philippine President Marcos signs bill giving him power to declare ‘state of imminent disaster’
The declaration of a State of Imminent Disaster will allow the dissemination of public information; mobilizing and prepositioning inter-agency response teams; initiating…
South Korea’s culture ministry’s 11-year blind spot
The revelation comes as cases involving singer Sung Si-kyung and musical actress Ock Joo-hyun brought renewed scrutiny to the widespread practice of operating unregistered…
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus directs ministries to publicise self-initiated reforms
24 key reform proposals have already implemented, says press secretary.
Philippines rated ‘medium risk’ in latest political stability index
The Philippines joined Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Maldives in the medium-risk countries with moderate scores across key variables, “reflecting relatively stronger…
Cabinet reshuffle sees Indonesia President Prabowo, allies close ranks
The Wednesday reshuffle reflected both political rebalancing in Mr Prabowo’s cabinet and his attempt to handle growing public dissatisfaction of his young administration, an…