Priyanka Gandhi enters electoral politics, stoking Congress’ revival hopes
The prospect of another Nehru-Gandhi scion entering active electoral politics is coming at an opportune time.
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Maoist show of force in Kathmandu as government fumbles
Former Nepali PM Dahal says his party is focused on introspection, reviewing party’s activities and connecting with the people.
I accepted Najib’s apology, like any leader should, says Malaysia PM Anwar
On Thursday, Oct 24, ex-PM Najib apologised to all Malaysians over the 1MDB scandal which took place when he was prime minister and finance minister.
Anti-scam game offers more than $200,000 worth of prizes, including $55,000 in cash
Mr Gerald Singham said that through gamification, the National Crime Prevention Council hopes to raise awareness of the different scams and increase public vigilance.
Former PM Najib apologises to all Malaysians over 1MDB debacle
Mr Najib said he decided to make the statement after much reflection over 26 months in jail following developments over 1MDB-related issues.
Bangladeshi President’s fate: Interim government starts discussions with political parties
Calls for President Shahabuddin's resignation started after he was quoted in a recent interview as saying that he heard that former PM Sheikh Hasina had resigned, but he did not…
Bhutanese ministers, senior officials now barred from directly communicating with media
Until recently, ministers and some senior government officials were readily accessible to reporters for most information, with only a few bureaucratic matters requiring…
Violence erupts in Thailand’s south as deadline on the case of crackdown that killed 85 Muslims nears
Homemade bomb explodes in Narathiwat injuring three, while insurgents attack Tambon Administrative Organisation office in Pattani.
“I am just helping the President’: Gibran defends impromptu visits
VP Gibran said that his impromptu visits, which was a signature move of his father, former president Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, was aimed at checking the progress of some of President…
Pakistan’s 26th Amendment ‘seriously’ undermines judicial independence: UN rights chief
Numerous changes pertaining to the judiciary include taking away the Supreme Court’s suo motu powers and empowering parliamentarians to nominate the next chief justice of…