Imran addresses corruption, economy in national address
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed the nation on Wednesday promising to crack down on corruption and detailing loans he secured from Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Imran…
Imran’s Saudi visit questioned after journalist murdered
A Dawn editorial asks if Imran’s visit to Saudi Arabia is in Pakistan’s best interest. Saudi Arabia has always enjoyed a cordial relationship with the West. Despite…
Moon ratifies Pyongyang Declaration, inter-Korean military agreement
Parties clash over ratification as earlier Panmunjom Declaration awaits parliamentary approval. President Moon Jae-in ratified the Pyongyang Declaration and the inter-Korean…
Daughter of Ferdinand Marcos begins Senate bid
Marcos family seeks to strengthen political clout. The eldest daughter of the former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos on Tuesday (Oct 16) began her bid to secure a Senate seat…
China defends and legalizes its internment camp for Uighurs
China amended laws to ‘legitimise’ crackdown on Uighurs in Xinjiang, say experts. China’s western Xinjiang region has amended its laws to legitimise the…
Anwar says no plans for Cabinet post
The former opposition leader stresses need for Mahathir to be unaffected by constraints of time or pressure. Newly elected lawmaker Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday (Oct 15) that…
Malaysia to abolish death penalty
The de facto law minister said the only issue was what to do with the convicts currently on death row. The death penalty will be abolished and there should be a moratorium on all…
Myanmar arrests three Eleven Media journalist
Three senior journalists arrested by police after an investigation into alleged local government corruption. Myanmar police on Wednesday arrested three senior journalists of…
India’s #MeToo movement is long overdue
India’s longstanding problem with rape and harassment has come to a head as victims take to social media to demand justice. The global MeToo movement which started in the United…
Bangladesh approves new digital security act
Bangladesh has signed the Digital Security Bill into law amid widespread criticism that it curbs freedom of speech and expression and media freedom. Termed draconian at home and…