South Korea’s free after-school programs to run nationwide
This is one of the Yoon Suk Yeol administration's measures to combat the low birthrate; the before- and after-school child care programs operate from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from…
National affairs
Pakistan: A paradise not lost
The people in power and the citizenry en masse must come forward to restore the depleting confidence of the younger generation in their ability to chart the future course of the…
Former Bangladesh PM Hasina, eight others sued for crimes against humanity, genocide
Apart from the individuals, the complaint was lodged against Awami League, Jubo League, Chhatra League, and other front organisations.
Who are the potential candidates to be the next Japanese prime minister?
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he would step down as prime minister next month, after a three-year tenure marked by scandal and declining public support.
National leaders pledge economic stability as Pakistan turns 77
Speaking at a flag-hoisting ceremony in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz Sharif vowed to work hard to reduce inflation and electricity prices as well as revamp Pakistan’s economy,…
A century after ancestors’ sacrifice, descendants become South Korean citizens
A total of 27 descendants of 14 independence activists -- 14 from Russia, 11 from China, one from Kazakhstan and one from Cuba -- became Korean nationals upon receiving…
Thai PM Srettha shown the door as Constitutional Court rules against him
Verdict says PM lacked integrity to hold the top post because of his decision to appoint an unqualified person in his Cabinet.
More Indian hospitals hit by doctors’ protest against an alleged rape and murder
Television images showed thousands of doctors marching on Aug 12 to protest against the incident at a government-run hospital, calling for justice for the victim and better…
Growing concern of fresh Rohingya influx into Bangladesh
Thousands of Rohingya people are waiting to enter Bangladesh, having fled the war between the Arakan Army and the Myanmar troops after being subjected to brutal attacks by both…
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not run in LDP presidential race
Mr Kishida will vacate the LDP presidency after a single term of three years.