Terrorist violence and protests in Pakistan’s Balochistan must serve as wake-up call to the state
There appears to be complete breakdown of the state’s authority in large parts of the troubled province.
National affairs
Indonesia’s egg supply at risk as free meals program expands, nutrition agency warns
Rise in demand from the free meals implementation is expected to wipe out the 200,000-tonne egg surplus that Indonesia currently produces.
Cambodia’s immigration department warns of illegal arrival website
The statement noted that “www.arrival.gov.kh” is the only official government website, as can be seen by its gov.kh suffix. Visitors can also use the “Cambodia e-Arrival”…
Indonesia President Prabowo says revival of military’s dual function ‘nonsense’
Massive protests broke out nationwide shortly after the recent controversial revision to the 2024 Indonesian Military (TNI) Law, with protesters voicing concerns about the risk of…
Cambodia’s tallest bridge connected to road network ahead of Khmer New Year opening
The bridge spans a steep gorge above the Ruessey Chrum stream in Chhay Louk village, of Veal Veng district’s O'Som commune. As of now, the bridge is 98 per cent complete.
Nepal’s invisible poverty
While Nepal’s poverty rate is rapidly declining on paper, the deeper realities remain hidden.
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.
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.