All eyes on Nusantara as Indonesia’s future capital nears curtain up
The city is still far from being finished, but it has already fueled economic growth in its surroundings, with locals reaping some of the benefit.
Politics
Pheu Thai nominates Thaksin’s daughter as its PM candidate, preferred by MPs over Chaikasem
The board endorsed Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM candidate for the House to vote on Friday after its MPs voted earlier in the morning to nominate her instead of…
Key contenders in race to become Sri Lanka’s next president
The country's presidential election in September is turning into a battleground between the political elite and a leftist outfit once notorious for armed rebellions.
Japan Prime Minister hopefuls start angling for PM Kishida’s post
They have been trying to secure support from 20 Diet members in the Liberal Democratic Party, which they need to run for the party’s presidency.
President Yoon unveils unification vision in split celebration of Liberation Day
The President stressed that "complete liberation remains an unfinished task" as long as the Korean Peninsula remains divided, during his speech commemorating Korea's liberation…
Pheu Thai selects Chaikasem Nitisiri as its candidate for Prime Minister
Following the Constitutional Court's decision by 5 votes to 4 to remove Srettha Thavisin from the position of Prime Minister, efforts are being made to quickly select a suitable…
Cabinet reshuffle may still be on the table, President Jokowi says
The President remains coy about the possibility of another cabinet shuffle before he steps down in October as rumors swirl around which ministers could be on their way out and who…
Establish principles: The Korea Herald
Pardon should be based on principles to avoid controversy and win public sympathy.
Indian Leader of Opposition Rahul demands justice in doctor’s rape-murder case
Gandhi said: “The attempt to save the accused instead of providing justice to the victim raises serious questions on the hospital and local administration.”
North Korean defector becomes governor of home province
South Korea appoints heads of offices to govern areas north of the inter-Korean border. Their affairs are overseen by the Ministry of Interior and Safety’s Committee for the…