Trial begins in biggest scandal in history of Indonesia’s police corps
With the trial, calls for drastic measures to reform the National Police are mounting.
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Imran gives govt ‘few more days’ to announce elections or else prepare for party’s march
He ruled out the possibility of dialogue with the government, saying "this is very hard to do as you can talk to Baloch and Sindhi nationalists, but not with criminals."
China corruption watchdog says crackdowns will continue to prevent decline of Communist Party
Deputy director of the National Supervisory Commission Xiao Pei said that the body will crack down not only on party members but also their relatives and close aides
Japan to launch investigation into Unification Church
This will be the first time the government exercises its “right to ask questions” under the law, with regard to a religious organization.
Imran Khan wins majority of seats in Pakistan’s by-elections
While the ex-leader will have to resign from all but one of the seats he won, his victory suggests voters support his political narrative.
Social media key battleground for 2024 election, but misinformation concerns linger
A growing number of presidential hopefuls have embraced and sought to bolster their popularity on social media – a decision that experts say will be key in the upcoming race.
Police’s tear gas at Kanjuruhan stadium incident leads to death: Amnesty
The Amnesty International's executive director said that despite tear gas was categorized as a nonlethal weapon, its use could lead to injuries that could be fatal.
Malaysia’s opposition-held states reconsider holding concurrent state elections
Opposition bloc Pakatan Harapan had previously stated that it would not hold state polls concurrently with the general election in the three states that it holds.
Xi set to open party congress at challenging time for China
The Chinese President will take the stage on Sunday to kick off a historic congress of the ruling Communist Party, where he is poised to win a third term.
‘Economic woes’ pushing Cambodia’s disabled singers onto the streets
The singers had found fewer philanthropists hired them to sing, which forced them to perform on the street more frequently.