Itaewon crowd crush probe zeroes in on police
However, there were also criticisms leveled that the investigation was targeting only low-ranking officials related to the tragedy, with officials in higher ranks not taking the…
GE15: Anwar denies any pact between him and Ahmad Zahid
The Pakatan chairman said that the heads of Pejuang, Bersatu and PAS had been making baseless accusations on his relationship with Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Langkawi seat not a certainty for Mahathir in what is likely his last election
While support still runs strong for Tun, as he is known among the locals, the 97-year-old will face a five-cornered fight for his Langkawi parliamentary seat.
Malaysia GE2022: Mentor-protege clash tests opposition hold in Gombak
Selangor chief minister Amirudin Shari, who had for years been International Trade Minister Azmin Ali’s protege, will have to step out of his mentor’s shadow and show his…
Tokyo launches new system to recognize LGBTQ couples
The partnership system will make it easier for LGBTQ couples to access legal benefits and services if they have a metropolitan government-issued certificate.
New cohort of Chinese diplomats will continue to prioritise Xi’s push to ‘tell China’s story well’
Nicknamed “wolf warrior diplomacy”, it has also often been characterised by rebukes, stinging criticism and sarcasm by diplomats and other Chinese officials in public or on…
Immaterial who wins as long as Bangladesh polls free and fair: US ambassador
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas also said the US does not favour any political party, and that all entities in Bangladesh must play a proper role to ensure free and fair…
Rising dollar makes Nepal’s winter clothes more expensive
According to Nepal Rastra Bank, prices of clothes and footwear rose by 7.68 per cent in the first two months of the current fiscal year ended mid-September.
Developing countries need $1 trillion a year in climate finance: Report
Current investment stands at around $500 million, and the biggest increase should come from the private sector, both domestic and foreign, while annual flows from development…
Japan to create ‘comprehensive defense budget’ framework to meet 2％ target
The new framework will include the conventional defense budget and spending for defense-related research and development, public infrastructure development, and the Japan Coast…