Malaysia’s 10-year passport rollout starts today
The new passport will allow Malaysians aged 18 and above to choose between a five-year or 10-year validity period, incorporating updated security technologies, including…
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Supreme Court seeks government’s explanation over stalled probe into Nepal Airlines’ Chinese aircraft deal
Nepal's Supreme Court orders government agencies to explain why no investigation has been launched into the controversial procurement of six Chinese aircraft, despite billions in…
Mongolian MP questions USD 223.51 million e-learning plan, amid shortage of over 6,300 teachers
During a plenary parliamentary session with members of the Mongolian People's Party, MP J.Galbadrakh raised concerns about the government's education spending priorities.
China-EU economic ties not zero-sum game: China Daily
The China Daily editorial team says that "The 'intensive, focused and constructive' talks surrounding key economic and trade issues sent a clear signal that China and the EU…
Bird flu cases rise in Nepal, only zoo shut
The zoo in the capital Kathmandu was closed earlier in June for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Japan’s strategy draft urges creation of hubs of industry, government, academia to promote dual-use tech
Proposing an organic linkage between science, technology and security, the draft outlines a policy for industry, government, and academia to collaborate on the development of…
‘Our sea is gone’: South Korean traditional female divers seek answers, compensation
Fifty-two female divers protest outside a construction firm in southern Seoul, claiming a harbor project cost them their livelihood.
India’s ‘Cockroach’ party seeking education minister’s ouster awaits cabinet reshuffle
India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party have neared two weeks of sit-in protests in New Delhi, backed by a well-known activist who has started a hunger strike supporting demands…
Melting mountains and returning floods—climate emergency of Pakistan’s Swat
Pakistan authorities issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (Glof) alert, warning that soaring temperatures were expected to accelerate snow and glacier melt across mountain valleys…
Thai opposition leader faces ethics trial over royal insult reform
The accused, opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and nine other MPs were previously members of the Move Forward Party, which had proposed to amend Thailand's lese-majeste…