Philippine military bases with US access won’t be used for offensive actions, says Marcos
Mr Marcos made assurances that while the Philippines will primarily protect its territory, it will not take action unless provoked.
Malaysia’s DPM Zahid seeks to have graft charges dropped, trial postponed
Lawyer Hamidi Mohd Noh asked High Court judge Justice Collin Lawrence Sequerah to adjourn proceedings pending a decision from Attorney General Tan Sri Idrus Harun.
Najib’s pardon may cut both ways, say analysts
Some analysts pointed out that the bid for the pardon, if successful, might be a blow to Anwar’s anti-corruption campaign.
Manhunt underway for suspect who threatens to assassinate Yoon
According to police, a report was filed on April 9 that a terror threat had been posted to a moderate conservative online community.
Gangnam student drugging incident rattles Korea
In exchange for free drinks, the people handing them out asked high schoolers for their parents’ contact information, according to the police.
Indonesia forms suspicious transactions task force
The creation of this task force is to dig into the Rp 349 trillion (US$23.4 million) in suspicious transactions under the Finance Ministry.
Dalai Lama apologises for asking boy to suck his tongue
The video, which has gone viral, shows the Dalai Lama, 87, planting a kiss on the boy’s lips as he leaned in to pay his respects.
Japan elections: Women, young seek to revive local assemblies
Amid a growing shortage of local assembly members, these people are seeking to use their backgrounds to breathe fresh air into the assemblies.
Imran demands ‘proper inquiry’ into death of complainant in Wazirabad attack case
Bhadar, who was the station officer and a critical witness in the assassination attempt on the PTI chairman, died of cardiac arrest on April 9.
Indian election committee revokes Trinamool Congress’ national party status
The committee also withdrew the national party status of Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party and Communist Party of India.