Malaysian ex-PM Najib’s 1MDB trial verdict on Friday
The decision for the case will be delivered after a trial that lasted for over six years.
National affairs
Kathmandu administration denies permission for Gen Z protest, demonstrators dispersed
Officials say organisers sought approval on day of planned demonstration.
Key rail infrastructure projects advance across Malaysia in 2025
The East Coast Rail Link emerged as one of the year's standout performers, reaching 88.08% completion as of Nov 4, following the delivery of the C1B segment, the first full civil…
Thai energy ministry tightens security at key infrastructure, says supply stable
The Energy Ministry has tightened security at critical energy sites, including offshore petroleum platforms in the Gulf of Thailand, power plants and other energy infrastructure,…
Shortage of subject teachers hits schools in Nepal’s Karnali
As many as 4,993 teachers’ posts from grades 1 to 10 in the province’s public schools are currently vacant.
Metro Manila Christmas rush: Over 100,000 passengers flock to PITX on Dec. 21
According to Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), the majority of the passengers were bound for Bicol, adding that 40 percent of the trips to the region this Sunday are…
Forests, fuel and food: Is expanding oil palm to Indonesia’s Papua worth the cost?
Forest loss to palm oil plantations directly weakens these dimensions by increasing disaster risk and exposing communities to instability.
Why India’s aviation crisis caused a meltdown
Every few years, India gets a reminder of just how fragile its aviation ecosystem really is.
When romance turns into abuse: Struggles and limitations to curb dating violence in South Korea
Legislative revisions on punishing dating violence are still pending at the National Assembly, as the government moves to keep an official tally.
South Korean Defence Ministry to restore North Korea policy division, boost military AI
The assistant minister post is to be revived after 20 years to oversee defence AI planning.