Indonesia’s House paves way for omnibus’ return with revision of 2011 law
With a powerful and pliant government coalition, Jokowi has managed to push through contentious legislation and has installed aides and loyalists across various agencies.
Congress proclaims Marcos Jr. 17th president of the Philippines
His running mate, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte also was proclaimed vice-president.
46 held for violence, additional forces rushed to Andhra town
Police tightened the security with the deployment of additional forces called from various districts to prevent further flare-ups.
As Imran’s caravan enters Islamabad, govt authorises deployment of army
These developments came a day after the PTI chairman exhorted his supporters to embark on their march for "true freedom".
Chinese, Indonesian foreign ministers hold phone talks
During the conversation, the two sides focused on exchanging views on the Group of Twenty Summit in Bali.
Japanese government to step up discussions on defense budget increase
Japan’s defense budget for the current fiscal year stands at ¥5.4 trillion, or 0.96% of gross domestic product, which is about half of the 2% target that NATO member countries…
Cambodia asks partners to use UN finance framework
Senior Minister Ly Thuch said development partners could help LDCs engage in innovative, green and climate change-mitigating financing mechanisms through the framework.
G7 ministers may pledge to phase out coal at upcoming meeting
Coal is the highest CO2-emitting fossil fuel, and scientists say global use of it needs to plummet if the world is to cut emissions fast enough to avoid the worst impacts of…
China increases efforts to help small and midsize rural commercial banks
It is estimated that some of the deferred repayments of principal and interest on loans to these enterprises during the Covid-19 pandemic will turn into bad loans.
Trans-themed film dazzles Cannes in Pakistan debut
‘Joyland’ by director Saim Sadiq tells the story of a son in a patriarchal family who, despite being married, joins an erotic dance theatre and falls in love with a trans…