Cambodian PM Hun Manet denies government behind killing of ex-lawmaker in Bangkok
The Prime Minister emphasised that if the government had orchestrated the murder, they would not have apprehended the suspect and handed him over to Thai authorities.
Philippine President Marcos slams VP Duterte’s ‘lies’ on items in budget law
He urged skeptics to go over the 2025 General Appropriations Act, which is available online through the website of the Department of Budget and Management.
China executes man who killed 35 in car rampage: state media
On November 11, 62-year-old Fan Weiqiu deliberately drove a small SUV through crowds of people exercising outside a sports complex. He killed 35 and wounded 43, state media…
Indian rapist-murderer of Kolkata doctor sentenced to life in prison
Last Friday, Sanjoy Roy was found guilty of sexually assaulting and killing the doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in August last year.
Myanmar military, minority armed group inked ceasefire deal, says China
The Myanmar military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) held talks in China’s southwestern city of Kunming where they thanked Beijing for its efforts to…
South Korea’s ‘chaebol’ brace for upheaval as Trump returns to White House
With threats of tariffs and shift in trade policies, the country's major conglomerates prepare for a rocky road ahead in the all-important US market.
Coldplay’s Chris Martin apologises for colonialism at his Mumbai concert
During their performance in Mumbai, Martin said, “It’s amazing to us that you welcome us even though we are from Great Britain. Thank you for forgiving us for all of the bad…
Donald Trump takes oath as 47th president of the United States
While President Trump refused to attend former President Joe Biden's 2021 inauguration after falsely claiming electoral fraud by the Democrat, this time Biden has been keen to…
Impeached South Korean President Yoon continues to refuse questioning
The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) on Sunday banned Mr. Yoon from having visits from anyone other than his lawyers, which officials said was a…
Taliban deputy: No excuse for education bans on Afghan women, girls
The government has barred females from education after sixth grade. Last September, there were reports authorities had also stopped medical training and courses for women.