Japan PM Ishiba visits former Peruvian President Fujimori’s grave in Lima
Alberto Fujimori, whose parents were from Kumamoto Prefecture, was a second-generation Japanese Peruvian who became president of the country in 1990, the first person with…
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Indonesia’s Presidential Communication Office instals six new presidential spokespersons
The new spokespersons come from a variety of backgrounds, including academia, the media and politics.
Dhaka to pursue extradition of former PM Hasina, Chief Adviser Yunus tells The Hindu
Mr. Yunus, however, admitted that he had no objection to her party, Awami League, contesting the elections.
Section 144 imposed in Islamabad for 2 months as PTI gears up for Nov 24 power show
Section 144 is a legal provision that empowers district administrations to prohibit an assembly of four or more people in an area for a limited period.
Reports on violence against minorities ‘completely exaggerated’: Chief Adviser Yunus
In his speech to the nation, Yunus said, "When we took charge, Bangladesh was a completely defenseless country. At this time, there were attempts to spread unwarranted fear among…
Prabowo’s balancing act: The Jakarta Post
It’s good that Prabowo, while in the US, was able to talk to Donald Trump on the phone to congratulate him for winning the election. Judging by the video clip of their…
Unfortunate to see religion being used to justify a ban: Dawn
Why the Council of Islamic Ideology chose to step into the debate defies understanding. After all, the institution usually remains a silent spectator while the powerful do as they…
Whistleblowing or political moves?
The main show of the current political scandal in Sabah is not the videos but the power play to bring down its Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Pramono widens lead over Ridwan in Jakarta race
The Pramono Anung-Rano Karno pair has widened their lead over the rival Ridwan Kamil-Suswono ticket, backed by President Prabowo Subianto’s big-tent Onward Indonesia Coalition…
PM never went to Manipur burning for years: Rahul Gandhi
“Wherever Modi goes, he spreads hate. Even today the Prime Minister of India has not gone to Manipur which has been burning for one and a half years. It has never happened in…