Kathmandu’s budget deadline nears, but mayor Shah remains unresponsive
Ongoing conflict between Mayor Shah, Deputy Mayor Sunita Dangol, and the ward chairpersons has affected both the municipal assembly and executive meetings. The monthly executive…
Politics
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung picks vice ministers for finance, foreign affairs, industry
The nomination was aimed at safeguarding national interests by quickly deploying human resources amid economic recession in Asia's fourth-largest economy, the presidential office…
Ramyeon, reality and reform: The Korea Herald
The rising price of everyday goods tests the public's trust in President Lee Jae-myung’s ability to manage the economy.
Holding House hostage: The Kathmandu Post
What people want to see are healthy debates on public issues and law-making on that basis.
Former South Korean president Yoon, wife to face special counsel probes
577 prosecutors and investigators have been allotted to look into ex-first couple.
Impeachment court sends Philippine VP Sara Duterte case back to House
The motion, filed by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano and which got a vote of 18-5 with no abstentions, specifies that returning the articles does not equate to dismissing or terminating…
Where do South Korean celebrities stand in politics?
In the politically-charged country, celebrities walk the tightrope of neutrality.
‘India’s foreign policy in shambles under Modi government’: Congress
The recent suspension of visas by Saudi Arabia for 14 countries, including India, is seen as the latest blow to the Modi government’s foreign policy, alleged Pawan Khera,…
Vietnam’s constitutional amendments receive over 280 million opinions
According to the Government, the consultation has been conducted seriously, transparently and democratically across ministries, sectors and localities.
Seoul High Court indefinitely delays President Lee’s trial, cites Constitutional immunity
The retrial comes after the Supreme Court remanded the case in May, overturning the Seoul High Court's decision to acquit Lee of a suspended prison term in connection with alleged…