First year in office: Chief exec vows full commitment in serving Hong Kong
With the local consumption and tourism making a comeback, he expressed his optimism that the city’s upward trend would continue.
Pakistan passes law paving way for return of exiled ex-PM Nawaz Sharif
Mr Sharif served as Pakistan’s prime minister three times – the last before being ousted over graft allegations in 2017.
Three-week campaign period announced for forthcoming national election season
National Election Committee head Prach Chan reminded authorities at all levels to remain neutral in their work activities, and to coordinate the activities of each political party.
Cooling bills support expanded as Korea braces for hotter summer
Schools, welfare facilities for seniors, children and people will disabilities will all be given electricity bill relief subsidies, with possible further support on the way.
‘Unacceptable’: White House denounces harassment of journalist who questioned Modi on human rights
Journalist Sabrina Siddiqui from the Wall Street Journal had asked Modi about what the government had done to improve the rights of Muslims and other minorities in India.
IMF says aiming to ‘quickly’ reach agreement with Pakistan on financial support
The IMF review has been stalled since October and the government is now hopeful of its completion soon, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaging with the IMF chief multiple…
Malaysia’s communications commission warns of malicious ‘Pink WhatsApp’ application
The commission said the app poses a security risk as it can access certain items on the user’s device such as photos, contacts list and SMS.
Trial begins for ex-communications minister accused of pocketing Rp 17 billion kickbacks
Prosecutors said the alleged corruption in the project had caused some Rp 8.1 trillion in state losses.
PM Hun Sen calls for end to discrimination and stigma in battle against drugs
He also called on all Cambodian citizens to educate their children about the dangers of illegal drugs.
As temperatures climb, pilgrims ascend Mount Arafat for Haj climax
High temperatures have been a constant challenge for the pilgrims, who come from around the world, and the mercury hit 44 degrees celsius before midday on the Haj’s most…