S. Korea’s exports slip 2% in April amid chip, China factors
Weak demand and depreciation of chips pull down exports, minister calls for swift execution of supplementary budget. South Korea’s exports dropped 2 percent in April from the…
A newsroom conversation about the Sri Lanka attacks
From the Newsroom: The Sri Lanka Attacks. On April 21, a group of terrorist militants bombed several targets in Sri Lanka including Churches and hotels. At least 253 people were…
Police to be on full alert ahead of coronation
Coronation is due to take place on April 30th. Police will be on full alert in Tokyo ahead of the festive transition from the Heisei to Reiwa era, with several thousand officers…
PM Imran’s statement in Iran comes under intense opposition attack
Khan said in Tehran that Pakistan has been used as a staging area for attacks in Iran. Prime Minister Imran Khan’s public acknowledgement in Tehran that terrorists had in…
Iran, Pakistan pledge to combat terrorism
Prime Minister Imran Khan met Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at the Presidential Palace in Tehran on Monday. During their meeting, Prime Minister Imran — who is on a two-day…
Prabowo declares victory, again
The former military man claims poll win. Presidential contender Prabowo Subianto declared victory again over the incumbent Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Thursday evening —…
What to expect on Indonesia’s election day
Indonesians go to the polls on Wednesday (April 17) to elect their President, Members of Parliament as well as local leaders at district levels. POLLS OPEN AT 7AM Polling stations…
Moon under pressure as US-NK stalemate continues
Seoul has little to no leverage over Pyongyang and must rely on the US. President Moon Jae-in may be relieved to see positive signs of another round of US-North Korea talks over…
Constitutional Court orders revision of abortion ban by end of 2020
South Korea repeals a longstanding ban on abortion. The Constitutional Court ruled Thursday that the country’s decades-old abortion ban runs counter to the Constitution, paving…
India on high security alert as voting begins
Fears of election bloodshed rise after attack in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday kills lawmaker, 4 others. India went on high security alert yesterday ahead of the start of its marathon…