Thousands of call centre victims in Myanmar to be released
Deputy PM and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said the government has contacted embassies of countries in Africa, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, including Japan, the…
Over 23,000 prosecuted for duty-related crimes between Jan and Nov 2024 in China
The figure is up 33.9 percent year-on-year, an official from the country's top procuratorate said.
This year, the annual women’s rights protests in Pakistan won’t be held only on March 8
In a statement, Aurat March Karachi organisers emphasised that while traditions hold value, the event has always been about challenging norms and making space for diverse feminist…
Laos, Mongolia ink audit cooperation agreements
Meetings were also held to discuss mining management auditing and risk-based auditing.
Cambodia Senate President Hun Sen alleges drone plot, as terror legislation under review
Speaking at an inauguration ceremony at Preah Indra Samakidham Pagoda in Kandal province’s Kraing Mkak commune, in Ang Snuol district, the former prime minister disclosed that a…
Japan PM Ishiba lauds US President Trump, hopes to reap benefits for Japan
The Prime Minister put aside his own beliefs in policy debate and sought to curry Trump’s favor for the good of Japan, which seems to have paid off.
Myanmar’s Myawaddy pleads to Thailand for reprieve as crackdown cripples city
Since Monday, the blackout has paralysed government agencies, businesses, and residents of Myawaddy, which relies almost entirely on Thai electricity and fuel.
Malaysia’s transport industry players call for safety, reasonable pricing from new vehicle inspectors
Pan Malaysian Bus Operators Association president Datuk Ashfar Ali said the removal of the monopoly by the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) meant that there would…
Bhutan and UN-FAO launch “One-Child, One-Egg” initiative
In the country, malnutrition remains a significant concern, with 17.9 percent of children under five stunted, 8.7 percent underweight, and 36.5 percent of adolescent girls are…
South Korea’s main opposition party cosies up to US President Trump with Nobel nomination
The party in Seoul said Tuesday it had submitted a proposal nominating Trump for the prestigious prize with the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Jan. 27, and it had informed the "US…