Prabowo, Megawati cozy up ahead of election, but political obstacles remain
The meeting prompted speculation that Megawati was seeking to play kingmaker by bringing Puan and Prabowo together to test the waters.
Japanese ambassador to Afghanistan meets Taliban official
The Japanese ambassador called on the Taliban to respect the human rights of women and ethnic minorities and sought the establishment of an inclusive political system.
Nepal health ministry unsure if all Covid-19 vaccinations completed
Health experts say those who took only one jab are either partially protected or not protected from Covid-19 risk.
Long waits, technical difficulties booking tickets for Singapore-Malaysia VTL buses
From next Monday, Singapore and Malaysia will permit quarantine-free travel at the Woodlands land checkpoint using designated buses.
North Korea likely continuing nuclear activities: IAEA
Pyongyang appears to keep up efforts to produce plutonium and uranium at high-profile facilities.
Hong Kong bans vented masks in quarantine
The government also strongly advised the public against wearing such masks as these masks cannot effectively filter droplets in exhaled air.
HK judiciary voices concern over attempts to intimidate judges
After recent incidents involving suspicious postal items, the judiciary said it has taken a host of additional measures to step up the security in court premises.
Laos becomes 20th country to authorise one-shot Sputnik Light vaccine
Sputnik Light has a number of advantages, including ease of administering the vaccine, monitoring, and more flexible re-vaccination schedule when used as a booster.
Japan eyes setting up child agency in FY 2023
The agency's mission will be to provide seamless support for children regardless of age and get rid of sectionalism within the government
ICC asks PH govt to show proof it is investigating drug war killings
Since Duterte unleashed his drug war, security forces say more than 6,000 suspected drug dealers have been killed because they fought back violently.