Abe faction allegedly asked lawmakers to report cash in move to hide kickbacks
The special investigation squad of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office is expected to launch a full-scale investigation into the scandal soon.
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Dubai summit adopts world-first ‘transition’ from fossil fuels
After 13 days of talks and another sleepless night in a country built on oil wealth, the Emirati leadership of the COP28 summit banged a gavel to signal the world had reached…
Federal cabinet approves Pakistan’s first-ever National Space Policy
Caretaker Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Dr Umar Saif also said that the federal cabinet had approved three “landmark decisions” for the IT and…
No bar on peaceful political events: Bangladesh election commissioner
The EC had not asked for stopping all political rallies and meetings, but if speakers at a programme say those who go to cast their vote will face consequences, then they will…
Anies wants to ‘perfect’ Nusantara project, not reject it: Spokesman
According to Bestari, Anies will establish four teams for the 100-day program. One of the programs reportedly involves evaluating the IKN Law.
No honeymoon period for new Cabinet members: PM Anwar
The Prime Minister has reminded the ministers and deputy ministers to be more purposeful and swift in their work.
Indonesia on high alert as Covid-19 cases rise; thermal scanners installed at Jakarta airport
The precautionary measure was taken after the country’s Health Ministry issued a circular on December 8 calling for vigilance following a rise in cases in a number of South-east…
S. Korea may downgrade COVID-19 alert level next year
South Korea has a four-level notification system for dealing with infectious diseases: "attention," "caution," "alert" and "serious" from lowest to highest.
Yoon starts Dutch state visit, eyeing stronger ties in chips, logistics, AI
The move comes amid Europe's growing interest in Korean food products, Park added. About 30 per cent of South Korean export items to Europe enter the European continent via the…
Japan postpones tax increase aimed at strengthening nation’s defence capabilities
The decision to defer comes amid mounting criticism of the Liberal Democratic Party’s involvement in a political funds scandal, which has made it difficult to press ahead with…