Abuse of ‘Gen Z’ name raises concerns, with fraud and pressure tactics on rise in Nepal
Some groups are involved in fraudulent activities, using coercion to extort money.
Politics
Japan’s ruling LDP, opposition parties fail to agree on date for Prime Ministerial election as discussions set to continue
It is unusual for a prime ministerial election date to be undecided even though the start of the Diet session has been set.
Bangladesh’s July National Charter: A consensus in name only?
Uncertainty surrounding its implementation has left several parties hesitant to sign, despite an eleventh-hour intervention by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
I’d like to believe 12 months from now, Palestinian Authority will be fully operational in Gaza’
The Palestinian Authority has not had a role in Gaza's governance since its rival Hamas seized control of the territory in 2007, though it still provides some services in the…
US and China managing their ties well will be hugely beneficial to the world: Singapore President Tharman
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam urged renewed multilateralism as the US retreats from global leadership, highlighting the jobs crisis and risks of AI, and the need for reforms in…
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus asks citizens to tune in to witness July Charter signing ceremony
In a message, Mr Yunus urged all television and online media outlets to broadcast the event live.
Four Bangladeshi leftist parties refuse to sign July Charter
Four leftist political parties announced that they will not sign the July National Charter, which is a political declaration based on the consensus between political parties and…
10 petitions challenge Nepal interim PM Sushila Karki’s premiership and House dissolution
Petitioners want lower house reinstated. Experts say election is the only solution.
Post-Gen Z uprising, finding residences for Nepal’s politicians, top officials is a challenge
Landlords have become increasingly reluctant to rent their buildings to political leaders and influential individuals.
Political maneuvering heats up over Japan’s next prime minister
Ruling party President Sanae Takaichi met separately with each of the leaders of the three opposition parties to seek cooperation in the prime ministerial election and Diet…