South Korean former first lady gets 1 year, 8 months for church bribery
The court acquitted Ms Kim of other charges, including her alleged participation in the Deutsch Motors stock manipulation scheme and the illegal obtaining of public opinion…
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As campaigns go digital, Nepal’s election integrity is at stake
Nepal's Election Commission and security agencies increase monitoring to fight fake news and misinformation.
Nipah virus outbreak in India: What you need to know about the disease
The Nipah virus is not very contagious, an expert said, adding that direct human transmission is rare and no instances of the virus spreading through casual contact have been…
Hanoi approves landmark resolution on master plan with 100-year vision
The new master plan sets out to position the capital city not only as the nation’s political and administrative centre, but also as a central growth pole capable of creating…
Unchecked plantations, construction fuel deadly West Java landslide
Poor oversight of plantations and urban developments have reduced water absorption capacity, a factor academics and environmental groups say contributed to a deadly landslide in…
Bangladeshi workers lured to Russia for jobs were forced to fight in the war in Ukraine
An Associated Press investigation found that Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia under the false promise of civilian work, only to be thrust into the chaos of combat in…
Campaigning starts in Japan for Lower House race, with PM Takaichi vowing to resign if ruling bloc misses majority
Key issues include the public’s confidence in the coalition government formed by the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party, economic measures including…
Malaysia risks ‘Kangaroo Tribe’ phenomenon
This trend—highly educated adults perpetually stuck in menial jobs and still living with elderly parents for financial support—is known by various colourful terms.
Freezing temperatures make life difficult in Pakistan’s snow-hit areas
Temperatures in upper areas dropped below minus 15 degrees Celsius. Police said that up to six inches of snow was recorded in parts of Skardu, Astore, Ghanche, Shigar, Kharmang,…
“Disneyland Thailand” in Eastern Economic Corridor feasible, PPP study underway: Deputy PM
Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, said the EEC was selected because it has the country’s most ready infrastructure, including…