Why Myanmar’s Rohingya repatriation plan rings hollow
The declaration seems more like a political gesture to ease international pressure than a sincere effort to correct past wrongdoings.
National affairs
Thailand’s Entertainment Complex Bill deliberation postponed amid crises
At the Government House in Bangkok on Tuesday, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said there are many critical issues that Thailand is facing, including the earthquake and…
Nepal faces health crisis as budget cuts threaten vital services
Officials say they are being asked to prepare programmes based on uncertain budgets with unclear funding sources.
Philippine-ex president Duterte lawyers seek limits to victims’ role in trial
The former president’s defence team wants a limited ‘range’ for the identification and legal representation of drug war fatalities and their kin.
Death sentences keep rising in Indonesia as global executions hit new record: Amnesty
While Indonesia has not proceeded with executions since 2016, new death penalties continue to be given every year.
South Korea confirms presidential election on June 3
Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo approved the plan at a Cabinet meeting Tuesday, as the Constitution stipulates that an early presidential election shall be held…
Meat price fixing in Bhutan impacts consumers: study
The study surveyed 53 of the capital city’s 105 registered meat vendors. The findings reveal a concerning picture of centralised pricing power amid soaring meat imports, rising…
Post-impeachment tasks: The Korea Herald
The next two months will prove both perilous and pivotal. This transitional window, though brief, could provide a golden opportunity to pull the nation out of crisis and set it…
Going dry: Dawn
The lack of investment in Pakistan's water infrastructure means that more and more communities will find it harder to access fresh water over time.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office
This brings an end to controversies over his abrupt declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, which triggered arguably the most significant political unrest in decades.