Imran promises wide-ranging reforms
Imran Khan on Thursday, in his first public address since his party grabbed a lead in the preliminary General Election results, shared his vision for the country. Khan, in a…
Pakistan Elections: Live Coverage
Join ANN and partner Dawn for live coverage of the Pakistani general elections. Campaigning season is over and 105 million voters head to polls today in Pakistan for what could be…
Indonesian President Jokowi reveals three names on list of potential running mates
Mahfud MD, Airlangga Hartarto and Muhammad Zainul Majdi are among five being considered. Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) revealed on Monday (July 17) that three…
Nawaz Sharif: In jail to strengthen Pakistan’s democracy
The appeals challenging the conviction of former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif and daughter Maryam were filed in court on July 16. Barely a week after Pakistan’s…
More hands than guns
There has been an increase in the number of Indian youth joining the militants’ ranks in the restive Kashmir Valley. Statistics can be cold: it is their interpretation that puts…
Pakistan, terrorism and elections
A deadly suicide bombing highlights Pakistan’s tenuous political and terrorism-related situation ahead of the July 25 polls. A deadly suicide bombing at a campaign rally in…
Campaigning begins in Cambodia as election looms
Cambodian political parties begin their campaigns for election on July 29. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen launched his campaign for Cambodia’s next general election on…
Restore Taj Mahal or demolish it: Supreme Court to local government
India’s Supreme Court told Uttar Pradesh’s local government that it must come up with a way to preserve the iconic monument or demolish it. India’s Uttar Pradesh…
Returning to fulfil my promise to honour the vote, Nawaz says
Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif said that he is returning to Pakistan from London to fulfil his pledge to “honour the vote.” Addressing a press conference in London…
South Korea cancels annual defense drill
Citing the evolving security situation on the Korean peninsula, South Korea cancels its annual defense drill. South Korea’s government said Tuesday that it has decided to…