Japan PM Takaichi’s cabinet approval at 72% as voters back aggressive fiscal stimulus, child benefits
The Cabinet’s approval rating appears to be shored up by strong backing for the administration’s economic policies.
National affairs
Experts warn Nepal of a ‘silent epidemic’ due to antibiotics misuse
Experts warn of a ‘silent epidemic’ due to the misuse of antibiotics.
Loss of experienced health professionals in Bhutan undermines quality of service
Over the last five years, 936 health professionals have left the system.
Pakistan’s population crisis: Nation expanding faster than survival capacity
Already home to over 241.5m people, the country is projected to cross 300m by 2030 and approach 400m by 2050.
Bangladesh quake: High risk Dhaka buildings still in use
More than two and a half years have passed since 42 buildings in Dhaka, Gazipur, and Narayanganj were declared "highly risky" and ordered to be demolished within three months.…
‘Not my sister’: Philippines’ Marcos hits back at sibling over cocaine claims
Senator Imee’s allegations laid bare the depth of the rift within the Southeast Asian nation’s ruling family, which saw the peak of their political comeback in the 2022…
More parents in Malaysia opting for international schools
If unaddressed in the upcoming 2027 school curriculum reform, this will lead to a growing gap between the quality of education in private and national schools, stakeholders warn.
No relief for farmers in Nepal’s Koshi as they endure losses in wildlife attacks
The process of securing relief is so long and arduous that many survivors simply give up.
After Ambani zoo probe, wildlife body reverses call to curb animal imports to India
Vantara, a 3,500-acre zoo in Gujarat run by the philanthropic arm of the Reliance conglomerate led by Mukesh Ambani and his family, had faced allegations from non-profit and…
At Karachi’s Adab Festival, journalists lament censorship, new media challenges
This shifting landscape framed the session ‘Truth, Trust, and Tenacity: The New Media Paradigm,’ held on Saturday, which brought together journalists Fazil Jamili, Azhar…