Philippine Senate retains Office of the VP’s proposed P733-M budget
Officials have disclosed that the reduction would affect social service programs of the Office of the Vice President which lawmakers intend to realign to programs of other…
National affairs
What’s at stake for Malaysians as the US elects its next president?
Regardless of who wins, it's more important for Malaysia that the US does not descend into post-election chaos.
SG60 an opportunity for Singaporeans to reflect on shared values, renew commitment to country: PM Wong
The theme of SG60 is Building Our Singapore Together, according to the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY). Programmes throughout the year will encourage Singaporeans…
Justice delayed is justice denied: The global impunity crisis for journalists
According to records from the Cambodian Center for Human Rights, 15 journalists have been killed in Cambodia since 1994, with twelve targeted while covering sensitive issues.
Bangladesh to scrap repressive Cyber Security Act within a week
With this, all cases under the act will be withdrawn.
Lao children the most common victims of unexploded ordnance accidents, statistics reveal
48 UXO-related incidents have occurred so far this year, in which nine people were killed. 62.5 percent of those injured or killed were children, with most accidents caused by…
Face the reality: The Korea Herald
President Yoon's approval rating dropped to just 19 per cent in a poll released Friday, marking its lowest recording since he took office in May 2022. The continued fall of his…
Duterte vs the rule of law
So, what prompted Duterte to appear before the Senate and engage in what may, at first glance, look like a self-sabotaging performance? My brief answer: He is fighting a crucial…
A downward spiral for Najib
It has been one setback after another for the former prime minister, with one side clamouring for him to be punished while his supporters claim that justice has not been served.
Domestic, sexual abuse consultations hit all-time high in South Korea
A total of 337,171 calls were made in 2023 to the national counseling centers for victims of domestic and sexual abuse, along with other forms of domestic conflicts and crimes…