Videos, photos, 8,000 pages: More evidence vs Philippine ex-president Duterte
The international tribunal’s prosecutor says at least 421 documents and about 16 hours of audio and video files will be among the evidence against the ex-president in a…
National affairs
Two more bodies found under collapsed building in Bangkok, death toll rises to 43
The under-construction State Audit Office (SAO) building on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road collapsed on March 28 due to the impact of an 8.2-magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, Myanmar,…
Philippine President Marcos’ approval, trust ratings fall; VP Duterte’s numbers go up
Results of the Pulse Asia Research survey showed Duterte is the only top official who showed an improvement in her performance ratings, rising by 7 percent from 52 percent in…
Thirsty country: The Kathmandu Post
Water scarcity has long afflicted Nepal, but the crisis has been intensifying over the years.
Law banning deepfakes of candidates in place for first time in Singapore elections, among other guidelines
Announcing campaign guidelines on April 15, the Elections Department said the rules related to online campaigning would protect prospective candidates who have paid their election…
Bhutan scales up quinoa diet to tackle rising cases of noncommunicable diseases
The addition of quinoa to the diet has reduced rice consumption by 2,000 kilograms (kg) with a 10 percent quinoa substitution in hospital meals.
Singaporeans will go to the polls on May 3, Nomination Day on April 23
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore warned people to stay alert for cyber threats, such as phishing attempts and fake social media accounts spreading misinformation.
With less than 50 days to go, South Korea’s presidential primaries take shape
The early presidential election takes place after the Constitutional Court's unanimous ruling to confirm the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched martial…
Japan’s population declining faster than anticipated, threatening national pension scheme
The natural annual decrease hit 890,000 last year, up 53,000 from 2023.
Koreans in their late 20s face worst job market in 12 years
The downturn is driven by a shrinking economy, a plunge in job openings, and a growing preference for experienced hires.