No scope to avoid fundamental reforms: Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus also expressed satisfaction over the progress made in the ongoing political dialogues initiated by the commission on state reform.
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Making the liberal international order 2.0
Political polarisation and autocratisation have evolved into a structural threat, manifesting across democracies at unprecedented levels.
Former Indonesian president Jokowi suspects political motive behind diploma scandal, calls to impeach VP Gibran
The fake diploma scandal resurfaced earlier this year while the former president was reportedly recovering from an illness at his home in Surakarta, Central Java, when a lawsuit…
Japan’s ruling coalition faces struggle to keep Upper House majority
A recent analysis shows the LDP faces a tough battle in both the constituency races and the proportional representation segment, and the party is likely to win only over 30 seats.…
Former South Korean president Yoon is detained, so why can’t special counsel question him?
For now, Mr Yoon’s status as a high-profile detainee appears to be shielding him from coercive interrogation — a legal gray area the special counsel has yet to resolve.
Nepal Minister for Federal Affairs resigns amid bribery allegation revealed through leaked audio
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Vietnam’s two-tier local government model set to unlock new business opportunities
The streamlining of administrative structures following the reorganisation of provincial units is beginning to yield clear improvements in the investment and business climate.
Pakistan President Zardari, PM Shehbaz reiterate commitment to work together for country
The meeting comes in the wake of growing speculation about the upcoming 27th constitutional amendment and it being claimed that President Zardari may soon step down, potentially…
Suspended Thai PM Paetongtarn seeks extension to respond to Constitutional Court over leaked audio clip
The case stems from a petition filed by members of the Senate, calling on the Constitutional Court to rule whether Ms Paetongtarn should be disqualified from her ministerial post…
Bangladesh consensus commission: Talks stall over women’s seats, upper house
The National Consensus Commission has proposed establishing an upper house comprising elected representatives from each district and city corporation, and suggested abolishing the…