Bangladesh interim government removes all city mayors
Mayors of 330 municipalities, chiefs of zilla, upazila parishads among 1,873 representatives booted out; administrators replace them.
National affairs
President Jokowi instals Prabowo loyalists in cabinet shake-up for smooth transition
The reshuffle came following reports that the President was unhappy about the PDI-P’s decision in July to extend the terms of the current members of its central executive board…
Prospective presidents for Japan’s ruling party compete to secure 20 nominations
Many Diet members are hesitant to nominate a candidate because they may then be seen to be close to a particular candidate. Competition is also accelerating due to the difficulty…
5 things from Singapore’s National Day Rally 2024
Missed the National Day Rally? Here are the top five things to know from Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's first National Day Rally speech on Aug 18, held at the Institute of…
Freedom of the press must be protected: The Daily Star
Most importantly, the interim government must take stern actions to prevent such crimes, especially against journalists. Together, they must prevent a return to the same excesses…
Sheer clothes, ‘rooster hairdo’ banned in North Korea… unless you’re Kim Jong Un’s daughter
Those found to fall foul of the rules could face up to six months of hard labour or ideological re-education in prison. The offending hairstyle will also be cut.
Debate over wages among the problems as South Korea trials foreign caregiver programme
Apart from confusion over job scope and a debate on cultural differences, the biggest bone of contention is the Seoul authorities’ decision to peg their salaries to the…
Pakistan government denies hand in ongoing internet disruptions
In the wake of countrywide internet disruptions and speculation over firewall installations, State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja…
A crisis of safety
This horrific crime, which occurred within a state-run hospital, is a stark reminder of the dire state of safety in our healthcare institutions. Sadly, this is not an isolated…
President, Congress, Ombudsman, et al. vs Alice Guo
The writer suggests that a general coordinator be named by the President to harmonise these efforts and avoid conflicts.