House restoration demands could throw country into chaos: Nepal PM
Addressing a meeting of political parties registered with the Election Commission, the prime minister said that such actions—demanding House restoration—would undermine the…
National affairs
No compelling reason to impeach President Marcos yet, but probe him too: Philippine minority lawmakers
All investigations into anomalous government projects, they added, must extend to all levels of government even if it reaches Malacanang.
Chinese cities dominate global science hub rankings
While Beijing tops the chart, Shanghai holds second place. The other Chinese cities on the list are Nanjing (fifth) in Jiangsu province, Guangzhou (sixth) in Guangdong province,…
Crime and punishment: Sheikh Hasina’s conviction comes as lesson for all authoritarian rulers
Ultimately, says the writer, the coercive power of the state could not withstand the power of the people.
Not easy to fly home to vote in Malaysia’s Sabah
Analysts say the return of outstation Sabahans will be meaningful but structural barriers still discourage them.
Vietnamese lawmakers push for clearer rules on public debt oversight
Legislators agreed that the revisions come at an important moment as Việt Nam seeks to reinforce fiscal discipline, improve the management of public borrowing and meet the…
Philippine military suspects foreign groups could have funded EDSA rally
The Armed Forces of the Philippines said the protest action led by military retirees could be foreign-funded, an accusation which the organizers objected to. Acting AFP…
South Korean military to launch adjustment program for multicultural recruits next year
The program, which is currently available four times a year to overseas permanent residents who voluntarily enlist, will be expanded to include soldiers with diverse ethnic and…
Sheikh Hasina verdict: Dawn
Today, Bangladesh stands at a crucial juncture. Elections are scheduled for next year, and the interim authorities must ensure that full democratic rule is restored at the…
From student rights to midnight classes, education new political battlefield in Seoul
The Seoul Student Human Rights Ordinance has become the focal point of a heated ideological clash, with conservatives claiming it excessively protects students, limits teachers’…