Nepal DPM Lamichhane refutes allegations of cooperative funds misuse
Addressing the House of Representatives meeting, Minister Lamichhane issued a challenge, daring anyone to present concrete evidence of fraud.
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China triggers rise of Filipino patriotism
"China put itself in a position that it cannot retreat from, no matter what it says. Too much pride to swallow," writes Jose Ma Montelibano.
New Seoul High Prosecutors’ Office chief vows full-fledged probe into first lady
Amid public concerns that the Justice Ministry’s surprise personnel reshuffle was the administration’s attempt to hinder the probe, Lee Chang-soo told reporters the…
Dance videos of PM Modi, rival turn up AI heat in India election
A senior national security official in New Delhi said authorities are concerned about the possibility of fake news leading to unrest.
Union Home Minister’s visit to Kashmir amid elections takes political circles by surprise
The BJP has not fielded a single candidate from any of the three Lok Sabha seats in the Union territory.
West Bengal CM slams Election Commission, says it’s acting like Modi’s puppet
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee campaigning in Chinsurah for the Trinamul Congress’ Hooghly Lok Sabha candidate Rachna Banerjee, said: “(PM Modi) knows nothing except…
President Jokowi inaugurates projects across Indonesia as presidency nears end
Observers view Jokowi's recent series of visits to inaugurate projects across the country as part of his efforts to maintain his popularity after stepping down from office in…
First day of Vietnam’s PCC’s ninth plenum concluded, senior member relieved from duties
Truong Thi Mai was fifth in Vietnam's leadership hierarchy and the only female in the powerful Politburo, Vietnam's elite decision-making body.
First Cabinet meeting, calls with foreign leaders: PM Wong on his first day in new role
In his first speech as prime minister on May 15, PM Wong had called on Singaporeans to join him in reaching the ambitious goal of building a society where people can be the best…
Anticlimactic adjournment as NAB laws hearing featuring former PM Imran ends without him speaking
Up to 15,000 of Imran’s supporters waited on the PTI’s YouTube channel for the court visuals to be aired. That number fell below 5,000 when it became apparent the live stream…