How Hasina’s playbook was undone
The ex-PM’s edifice fell apart a month ago today amid a student-led mass uprising.
Politics
Kim Jong Un executes several officials after deadly floods, media says
Around 20 to 30 regional government officials in the flood-stricken northern region were shot in August, TV Chosun said, citing an unidentified South Korean government official.
The way out: Dawn
Despite the wanton destruction wrought on the structural framework of Pakistani democracy over the last two years, neither its victims nor its beneficiaries seem to have had…
Former Pakistani PM Imran petitions Islamabad High Court against ‘possible’ military custody
Government spokesperson for legal affairs Barrister Aqeel Malik earlier hinted that Imran’s May 9 cases might go to the military courts. However, the Punjab government said last…
Political compatibility as a factor in marriage
Whether it is an arranged marriage organized through traditional matchmakers or a Western-style wedding planned by the couple themselves after multiple dates and perhaps a period…
President Xi navigates tensions with Deng’s legacy over centralising political power
Deng Xiaoping is not only widely regarded as the architect of economic reforms in modern China, but also respected for his views on the need for collective leadership in the…
Dutertismo: A scam exposed?
Following a succession of public relations disasters, followed by even more disastrous performance during multiple legislative hearings, Sara Duterte has exposed herself as a poor…
Keep the dialogue going: The Korea Herald
Critics say the talk ended empty-handed, but the general consensus between the party leaders to put top priority on the livelihoods of the public deserves a high evaluation.
President Yoon’s popularity falls to 2-year low amid medical standoff
President Yoon's job approval rating dropped to 29.6 percent in the fifth week of August, down 0.4 percentage point from the previous week, as per pollster Realmeter on Monday. It…
Thai PM Paetongtarn says Cabinet list ready for royal endorsement this week
New PM confirms all nominees’ qualifications have been checked and said she is confident there will be no future concerns.