Billions lost, thousands jobless as Nepal counts cost of Gen Z uprising
Economists estimate the collateral damage at around Rs3 trillion—nearly equal to Nepal’s budget for one and a half years or half of the GDP when damages to both government and…
National affairs
Nepal’s new Prime Minister Karki takes charge, some offices resume services
The country's Supreme Court and finance ministry resume operations, while some ministries relocate.
Most Thais expect PM Anutin’s minority government to survive up to four months
PM Anutin was elected prime minister with the backing of the People’s Party, which did not formally join the coalition.
Indonesia President Prabowo in damage control, installs loyalists after protests
Demonstrations that were sparked by low wages, unemployment and anger over lawmakers' lavish perks grew after footage spread of a paramilitary police vehicle running over a…
No alternative to February polls: Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus
"The upcoming national election, scheduled for next February, is not just an ordinary election but a foundational election that will determine the future path of Bangladesh," …
China eyes enhanced public service investments
China will continue to implement consumption-boosting initiatives, including loan interest subsidies for personal consumption and services businesses, to unleash consumption…
Nothing less than jail for plunderers: Philippine Daily Inquirer
If anyone thought the peak bombshell moment of the season would be last Monday’s appearance of the controversial contractor couple Curlee and Sarah Discaya before the Senate…
I had no idea I have assets in UK, says former Malaysian PM Mahathir
Dr Mahathir said he was puzzled when he read a report quoting MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki saying that Malaysia was working with authorities abroad, particularly…
EU parliament team to visit Bangladesh September 16-18
The delegation members will meet with the representatives of the interim government and civil society to discuss the human rights dimension of EU-Bangladesh relations and will…
The day Kathmandu burned
On September 9, violence escalated as groups of arsonists showed up on the streets, vandalising and torching private homes of ministers and businesses connected to those in power.