Unsafe schools: The Kathmandu Post
It is criminal to force students of Karnali province to study in cracked buildings.
National affairs
On vehicle taxes and alternatives: Kuensel
Banning import of vehicles is impossible. All the Bhutanese government can do is impose moratoriums on import of vehicles from time to time, and lift it at the “convenience”,…
Address unemployment with priority: The Daily Star
Bangladesh has already fallen behind in taking advantage of its demographic dividend. And the social and economic costs of having such a large number of unemployed…
EXPLAINER: Depleted uranium and why it’s a national security threat
The dense material can penetrate through almost anything, making it an ultimate weapon of war.
President Yoon Suk Yeol defiant as impeachment momentum grows
Opposition says Mr. Yoon is 'delusional,' while ruling party chief says the President has proven his inability to lead.
South Korean President Yoon refuses to resign, defends martial law against ‘monstrous’ opposition
Mr. Yoon defends his declaration of martial law on Dec. 3 as an attempt to salvage nation from 'anti-state forces' again.
Philippine President Marcos vows to make overseas work a choice, not a necessity
Speaking at the 2024 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO) in Malacañang Palace, Mr. Marcos mentioned current government initiatives…
Japan PM Ishiba stresses importance of nuclear deterrence in comment on Nihon Hidankyo’s Nobel Prize
The government has taken a cautious approach to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which comprehensively bans the development and use of nuclear weapons. Hidankyo…
Thailand launches new relief initiative to tackle household debts
The ‘You Fight, We Help’ project aims to help 1.9 million people deal with loans taken to buy a home, car or run a small business.
Joint investigation team on South Korean President Yoon launched
The Korean National Police Agency's National Office of Investigation said it would work together with the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials and the…