India’s decision to set up committees to oversee online content moderation raises concerns
The move has reignited concerns around potential greater government control of online content.
IMF enquires about Bangladesh loan repayment to Russia
Payment for the $11.39 billion loan is scheduled to begin from March 2027 or two years after commercial operation begins.
Jokowi awarded Abu Dhabi Forum peace prize
As the leader of Indonesia’s G-20 presidency, Jokowi has promoted global cooperation despite major sources of geopolitical tension.
Heads to roll in political fallout as South Koreans demand responsibility for deadly crowd crush
In the aftermath of the deadly pre-Halloween crowd crush, some are calling this the moment that could make or break his political future.
Kishida’s Cabinet hits its lowest approval rating of 36％, Yomiuri poll shows
Topping the list of reasons for the disapproval was the 33 per cent of respondents who said they “can’t expect anything from the policies”.
TikTok a key stop on campaign trail for Malaysia GE candidates
As the electoral race heats up, TikTok has recently emphasised that any misleading information concerning the election will be banned on the platform.
Japan designates missile attack evacuation sites, but few know where they are
About 52,000 public facilities have been designated, but the problem at hand is that public awareness of the locations has not kept pace with the selection process.
Blind spots in South Korea’s anti-stalking law emerges again
Experts had warned that safety measures for victims were overlooked in the law, even when it was being passed.
Most Pinoys OK with SIM card listup, but wary of data leak: Survey
Only 48 per cent surveyed said SIM card sellers could be trusted to protect their customers’ private information.
Nepali botanist discovers species of Impatiens new to science
Dr Bhakta Bahadur Raskoti discovered the new species while collecting plant samples for his botanical survey in Myagdi district in 2011.