Indonesia’s KPU denies having taken election delay lawsuit lightly
The ruling has renewed concerns about efforts to keep President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in office beyond 2024.
North Korea escalates war of words as South Korea, US gear up for annual exercises
North Korea’s continuing war of words shows its intent to lay the foundation for taking likely high-profile military action during the upcoming exercise, Seoul-based experts…
At least 17 killed, over 100 hurt in Gulistan explosion
The fire service could not immediately provide the cause behind the huge explosion.
Natuna landslide kills 15, dozens feared missing
Pictures provided by the National Disaster Mitigation Agency showed mud and debris from the landslides had inundated houses near a cliff on the remote Serasan island.
South Korea’s opposition lawmakers support US bill to end Korean War
Lawmakers also highlighted terms of the bill, dispelling concerns that the efforts to bring an end to the war could lead to the withdrawal of US forces from South Korea.
PML-N chief Maryam rails against former chief justice Nisar for ‘facilitating’ Imran Khan
The PML-N leader also accused Imran of hiding at his home for the past six months on “the pretext of being unable to move because of the plaster on his leg”.
Japan, US cheer South Korea plan to end wartime labour dispute, but victims cry foul
While all seems rosy on the diplomatic front, victims, activists and the main opposition Democratic Party in South Korea have cried foul over what they deem as kowtowing to…
China’s military spending purely defensive: Spokesman
Senior Colonel Tan Kefei also said China sticks firmly to a peaceful development path and its military policies are defensive in nature.
Jakarta communicates with representatives in Japan, Taiwan on ‘missing’ Indonesian sailors
On March 5 afternoon, Japanese coastguards spotted a vessel, reported to have been carrying seven people, capsized and drifting in waters north of the Senkaku Islands.
Pheu Thai lines up Paetongtarn Shinawatra, property tycoon as PM picks
Some observers expect Paetongtarn to front Pheu Thai’s election campaign before standing aside to let property tycoon Srettha Thavisin run for PM.