South Korean parties gear up for presidential primaries
Those vying for the nomination of the ruling party will likely include former Labor Minister Kim Moon-soo and former Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo, as well as North Gyeongsang…
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Cambodia’s tallest bridge temporarily opens for Khmer New Year
The 90-metre tall structure will be open during the day until April 17.
Myanmar marks new year festival mourning quake losses
Two weeks on from the disaster which killed over 3,600, hundreds are still staying in tent encampments peppered among pancaked apartment blocks, razed tea shops and demolished…
Criminal trial for ousted South Korean president Yoon to begin behind closed doors
Mr. Yoon becomes fifth ex-president to stand criminal trial as a defendant.
Political clash over Muslim property law continues in India’s Jharkhand
Following the strong opposition from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) to the law passed by the central government, the BJP has now taken a firm stand. Dr Pradeep Verma, BJP’s…
Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai leaders downplay rift over opposition to Thai casino bill
The controversy erupted when Bhumjaithai Party’s Secretary-General, Chaichanok Chidchob, firmly rejected the proposed entertainment complex bill — which includes casino…
Renowned Islamic scholar Mufti Usmani stresses peaceful protest as Karachi police foil another attack on fast-food chain outlet
Korangi Senior Superintendent of Police Mohammed Tariq Nawaz said that the police resorted to baton charge to disperse a mob that stormed an outlet of international fast-food…
In 3rd run for president, Lee Jae-myung, ex-leader of Democratic Party of Korea, casts self as champion of people
In a 10-minute video clip released by the Lee campaign, the former Democratic Party leader presented himself as a champion of the people, vowing to tackle income inequality and…
New AI guidelines for Bhutan’s civil servants
The guideline aims to equip civil servants with necessary tools and knowledge to effectively utilise the benefits of generative AI, while safeguarding national interest, ethical…
No other option but to surrender ex-president Duterte to ICC: Philippine justice secretary
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla pointed to the “residual powers” of the ICC even after the Philippines’ withdrawal from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established…