South Korea, US, Japan to hold defense talks next month in Seoul
Talks come after heightened tensions between Korea and Japan. Defense officials from South Korea, the US and Japan will meet here in early May for annual trilateral talks, the…
Jokowi: World leaders congratulate me
Joko Widodo offers rebuke to victory claims from the opposition. In a subtle rebuke to his rival’s repeated victory declaration, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said on…
Prabowo is unlikely to go down without a fight
Jokowi calls on voters to unite as opposition claims victory. Quick counts show the incumbent Mr Joko Widodo and his running mate Ma’ruf Amin in the lead in…
Indonesia steps up cyber patrols, security preparations ahead of elections
Security is an important issue as Indonesia heads to polls. Indonesian police have stepped up cyber patrols, targeted potential conflict hot spots and prepared contingency plans…
Nepal bans popular online game
Police has said it will arrest anyone who is found playing the game after the district court allowed to implement a ban on Wednesday. Nepal Telecommunication Authority on Thursday…
Modi’s party unveils manifesto with something for everyone
BJP’s key pledges include housing for all by 2022 and the doubling of farmers’ incomes. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) yesterday unveiled a manifesto it said…
Moon to head to US to revive denuclearization talks
Talks have stalled since a disastrous Hanoi summit. President Moon Jae-in will leave for Washington on Wednesday to meet with US President Donald Trump, as the allies seek ways to…
Former Korean Air chairman dies in California
Cho Yang-ho resigned after numerous controversy over his family lowered stock prices. Cho Yang-ho, Hanjin Group and Korean Air chairman, has died from a lung disease in the US,…
Incumbent Jokowi woos voters in rival Prabowo’s stronghold
Incumbent presidential candidate Joko Widodo and running mate Ma’ruf Amin join the carnival parade in Tangerang Banten. Indonesia’s incumbent presidential candidate…
US hails China’s crackdown on fentanyl
The US say that fentanyl from China is contributing to a public health crisis. Investigators in a small Maryland city about 70 miles northwest of Washington recently seized 2…