Competitive three-horse race takes shape as Prabowo-Gibran register
Much of the attention in the lead up to the 2024 election has been centered on which presidential pairing will have the competitive advantage in East Java, the country’s…
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Philippines quits seeking Chinese loan for Mindanao rail
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said they were instead looking at government funds, loans, and the public-private partnership scheme to finally get the first railway…
‘You picked the wrong person to threaten’: PM Anwar hits back at international criticism
"I was criticised and some even attacked me from Europe, the United States and certainly Israel. But as long as the people give me the mandate, I will not be threatened and we…
‘Human error’ caused Bangladesh train accident
The locomaster of the container train was supposed to stop the train ahead of Bhairab Bazar Junction Railway Station, as both the outer and home signals were red.
Japan eyes ¥40,000 in tax reductions, with plans to implement measures in spring 2024
The proposal was developed in response to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s directive to consider measures to return increased tax revenue to the public.
Peace cannot be won through war: Cambodia PM
As October 23 marks the anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreements, Prime Minister Hun Manet used the occasion to highlight how it is possible to end conflict through peace talks,…
China sacks defence minister Li Shangfu; ex-foreign minister Qin Gang also removed as state councillor
This is the second such leadership shake-up in recent months, after Mr Qin was sacked as foreign minister in July.
Aid sent to Gaza must be needs-based: Malaysia PM Anwar
PM Anwar acknowledged that the intentions of these NGOs and volunteer teams were good, but he emphasised the importance of consultations with the relevant authorities before…
Philippine diplomat apologizes for ‘sarcastic response’ to Israel war
Philippine Special envoy to China Teodoro Locsin Jr. said it was only a “sarcastic response” to another post, adding that he immediately deleted it as he realized it “could…
May 9 Pakistan riots: Supreme Court declares military trials of civilians null and void
In a 4-1 majority ruling, the court said that the trial of May 9 suspects would be conducted in ordinary courts.