Philippines to sink 250 billion pesos deeper in debt in last days of Duterte presidency
Of the Philippines’ record-high debt pile of P12.68 trillion as of end-March, 69.9 percent of total, or P8.87-trillion, were domestic obligations.
Carrie Lam vows to firmly uphold rule of law to scale new heights
She also said that the rule of law is the cornerstone and core value of Hong Kong’s success, and the Basic Law protects Hong Kong’s human rights and the independence of the…
Azadi March: The Shehbaz govt’s actions have turned Imran into a hero again
The writer says former PM Imran has also discovered the one civilian tactic working against the establishment: keep your message simple, keep it public and keep repeating it.
China’s retirees to see increase in pensions
According to a government release, retirees can see as much as a 4 percent increase in their monthly payments retroactive to Jan 1.
No UN? Cambodia poll results ‘still credible’: Election officials
The declaration come in response to a statement issued by the UN in Cambodia, which announced that it will not be involved in assisting, organising or observing the June 5 commune…
Previous governments lacked willpower to undertake reforms: PM Modi
He also said that after the NDA formed government since 2014, the country has seen political will and continuous reform.
From PPP to PML-N to PTI: A history of long marches and sit-ins in Islamabad
Ruling parties and oppositions have changed over the years, but the call to march on the capital has lingered on.
Homegrown Nuri rocket set for 2nd launch on June 15
If the launch is successfully completed, South Korea will become the seventh country in the world with indigenous capabilities to launch a satellite weighing over 1 metric ton…
New, higher taxes pitched to incoming Marcos Jr. admin to repay Duterte’s Covid-19 debts
As of the first quarter of 2022, the debt-to-gross domestic product ratio stood at 63.5 percent, the highest since 2005.
Helmets made compulsory for pillion-riders in Mumbai
Offenders attract a fine of Rs 500 for riders without helmets and suspension of their driving license for up to three months or both.