Vietnam wins world’s best rice award, while Thai rice fails to make it to top 3
The rice variety from Vietnam, developed by a Vietnamese private enterprise, received unanimous acclaim from all chefs, according to a report.
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Indonesian elections body criticized over debate confusion
Some seventy days before one of the world’s biggest single-day elections commences in Indonesia, voters are keen to follow the five scheduled televised debates to decide who to…
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Surigao del Sur placed under a state of calamity after earthquake
Surigao del Sur’s Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said more than 30 percent of the province’s population was affected by the earthquake.
Too early for Cabinet reshuffle: PM Anwar
PM Anwar said that reshuffling would be necessary if the ministers’ performance failed or there were other circumstances.
Congress defers INDIA alliance meeting after top leaders express unavailability
The decision to call off the meeting was taken after several top Opposition leaders said they will skip the meeting.
Pakistan’s election commission will be given full security to hold elections peacefully: Interior minister
On Dec 4, the commission sought the deployment of the army and civil armed forces outside polling stations for the elections to meet the shortfall of over 277,000 police personnel…
BNP and allies to enforce another 48 hour blockade
It will be the 10th round of the blockade programme of the opposition parties since October 31.