Kishida elected as LDP president, set to become Japan’s 100th PM
He will be appointed PM on Oct 4 and his term will run through Sep 30, 2024.
Philippines falls at bottom in COVID-19 resilience report
Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam also rank at the bottom in the Bloomberg list.
Afghans set up government in exile
A number of former Afghan officials, who fled the country along with President Ashraf Ghani after the Taliban takeover last month, have formed the government.
Manny Pacquiao hangs up his gloves for good
Pacquiao announced his decision via a video posted on his Facebook page
How Fumio Kishida might steer Japan as the next Prime Minister
He has vowed to appoint a ministerial aide on human rights issues, rattling China.
Kim Jong Un’s sister gets post in top North Korean body
Ms Kim Yo Jong was promoted to a position in the State Affairs Commission (SAC), amid a raft of change.
Breastfeeding is ‘inalienable constitutional right’ of a mother, says High Court
The order was passed in a case filed by a woman from Bengaluru, whose baby was stolen from the hospital.
Umno sec gen cleared of money laundering charges
The order of acquittal came after the court was informed that the prosecution was withdrawing its case against the Pontian MP.
Japan’s ruling party kingmaker Nikai kept cards close to his chest
Secretary General Toshihiro Nikai's tenure has been the longest in the party's history.
South Korea’s military unveils plans for AI-powered, agile Army
The Army said it will employ artificial intelligence-powered drones to facilitate decision-making on the battlefield