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Indian congress smells a rat BJP-led government’s intention to carry out time-bound caste-based census

The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs on April 30 approved a proposal to include caste enumeration in the next caste census, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini…

  • Published: May 2, 20251:53 pm
  • Author Shahid K Abbas
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50 years of Reunification: Vietnam’s military marches in unison through the streets of Ho Chi Minh City

It was a sight to behold for the whole world to see. Vietnam's military marching in unison through the streets of HCM City. This grand parade watched by the nation was held on…

  • Published: May 2, 202511:13 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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2025 elections: Richest, poorest candidates for Philippine senator

With over 68 million registered voters for the election on May 12, a candidate has to have P205 million to P343 million if he or she wishes to reach everyone across the…

  • Published: May 2, 202510:14 am
  • Author Kurt Dela Peña
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Myanmar earthquake one month on: A humanitarian catastrophe and what it means for the region

This Asia News Network special report examines why the earthquake led to so much devastation, the current situation in quake-hit areas, and why earthquake preparedness is crucial.

  • Published: May 2, 20259:24 am
  • Author Syeda Afrin Tarannum and Johanna L. Añes-de la Cruz
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Myanmar Earthquake: Victims struggle to deal with devastation, debris a month after

Asia News Network member Eleven Media's photographers share the plight of the Myanmarese people in some of the most severely hit quake hit areas in this photo spread.

  • Published: May 2, 20259:23 am
  • Author Eleven Media
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PM Wong appeals to voters to give him the best team to take Singapore forward

Speaking in Punggol, he said that voting for the PAP means not opting for a contrarian opposition voice. It means getting a dedicated team and capable leaders to help steer…

  • Published: May 2, 20259:01 am
  • Author The Straits Times
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Education minister becomes third acting president of S. Korea in five months

Lee Ju-ho, the deputy prime minister and education minister, is taking over as acting president of South Korea from Friday after Choi Sang-mok, the second in line for acting…

  • Published: May 2, 20258:54 am
  • Author Kim Arin
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Authoritarianism rising in Indonesia: Amnesty report

The organisation's annual human rights report raises a red flag on a decline in freedom of expression and the press as well as an increase in oppression by security forces against…

  • Published: May 2, 20258:10 am
  • Author Maretha Uli
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Spectacular fireworks light up Ho Chi Minh City to mark 50 years of Vietnam’s National Reunification

The event formed part of a wider programme of cultural and sporting activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April…

  • Published: May 2, 20258:00 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Who do the soldiers stand for?

The Yoon crisis revealed a hopeful truth: that many in the military — especially younger officers and those from the nonmilitary academy — understand that loyalty to the…

  • Published: April 30, 202510:16 am
  • Author Wang Son-taek

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