Japan government survey: Half of respondents trusted online false info
The survey targeted 2,820 respondents aged 15 and older, who were presented 15 examples of misinformation or disinformation that had spread in Japan.
Reevaluating Indonesia’s air defence concept: A lesson from India-Pakistan conflict
The procurement of advanced fighters will only carry strategic value if the country is able to deploy them freely and effectively in its critical air zones.
After 32 years, arsenic still threatens rural Bangladesh
Only through an integrated and sustained approach can the country achieve its goal of arsenic-free drinking water for all.
‘Fastest’ canvassing in Philippine poll history?
The country's election commission projects an early finish in the canvassing of votes for senators and party lists, and aims to have the winners proclaimed this weekend.
Cambodia, China begin largest-ever joint military drills that will run till May 28
Cambodia has long been a staunch ally of China, receiving billions of dollars in investments, and Washington has voiced concerns that Beijing is using a Cambodian naval base it…
Malaysia PM Anwar raises MH17 issue with Russian Presidnet Putin during Moscow visit
The Prime Minister said Putin listened carefully to the concerns raised and conveyed his sympathy and condolences to the victims' families.
Son of MH17 captain calls for justice following ruling that Russia is responsible for downing of plane
Wan Yusuf Irfan was only nine years old when the plane was brought down by a Russian surface-to-air missile as it flew over a disputed part of Ukraine on July 17, 2014.
Only a third of Singapore travellers will wake aisle seat passenger to get to the bathroom: Survey
At 38 percent, New Zealand has the highest proportion who will do so. In contrast, Japanese respondents are the least likely to do that (18 percent).
Pakistani mountaineer summits world’s 7th highest mountain sans supplemental oxygen
The feat, confirmed by the Alpine Club of Pakistan, marks Sajid Sadpara’s ninth 8,000m peak, all of which were climbed without bottled oxygen and were completely unsupported.
Bhutan tops South Asia Youth Judo Tournament, bags 23 medals
Nepal finished with six medals-four gold, one silver, and one bronze-while India took home five medals (four gold and one bronze). Bangladesh secured four medals, comprising two…