Crypto scandal rattles South Korea’s politics
Concerns about the ethics of politicians' crypto holdings have come to the fore as a lawmaker, formerly of the main opposition party, was found to have possessed crypto assets…
Jokowi still mum, post-Ganjar nomination
Given the importance of the 2024 presidential election in setting Indonesia’s course into the next decade, President Jokowi has advised his supporters to exercise caution in…
Jokowi appoints Luhut head of Nusantara investment task force
Nusantara is President Jokowi's flagship project and is envisioned as a green, smart city spanning nearly 260,000 hectares to replace the current overcrowded and rapidly sinking…
Yoon vetoes nursing act, sparking intense protest from nurses
He expressed concerns about the possibility of nurses leaving medical institutions following the enactment of the new bill, stressing that it poses a threat to public health.
Cambodia’s Candlelight Party disqualified from July general election
Candlelight Party spokesman Kim Souphirith expressed disappointment with the decision, claiming that the party is the only party with enough public support to compete with the…
Bear suspected to have attacked angler in Hokkaido; human head found on banks of lake
In Japan, the number of bear encounters have soared to over 20,000 in 2020, the latest year for which figures are available.
BNP fears severe economic crisis soon due to dollar crunch
Mirza Fakhrul suggested that the crisis will deepen further when the government will have to repay the loan taken for the Padma Bridge.
Rohingya ‘criminal’ killed in ‘gunfight’ in Cox’s Bazar
Armed Police Battalion members arrested two suspects with firearms after the "gunfight" at camp-17, said additional deputy commissioner Syed Harun -ur- Rashid.
Cambodia: Officers told to prepare for July general election
According to the National Election Committee, as of May 11, it had recognised 13 political parties, and registered their candidates.
Phone-based lessons boost Philippines students’ math skills
Students received a 20-minute weekly phone call tutorial conducted in the most commonly spoken languages in the regions, along with a weekly text message with simple math…