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University students across Bangladesh join global strike in solidarity with Gaza
According to reports by Al Jazeera, in the past 24 hours alone, at least 46 Palestinians have died due to Israeli strikes. The death toll since October 2023 currently stands at…
60-day countdown begins: South Korea swings into election mode
Acting President Han is expected to announce the election date at a Cabinet meeting on April 8. Considering the overlap with other holidays, Election Day is widely anticipated to…
Indonesia President Prabowo mulls over Cabinet reshuffle as Indonesia’s economy slows: Sources
The move comes amid concerns over a weakening economy and softer consumer spending, given the slew of populist programmes that require massive funding and declining tax revenues,…
Indus canals project to greatly hinder water supply in Pakistan’s Karachi, Sindh opposition parties claim
The Grand Democratic Alliance and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf on April 7 staged a sit-in outside the Karachi Press Club and led a rally to Empress Market against the proposed…
South Korea’s economic conditions declined throughout Yoon administration: data
The composite coincident index of the Korean economy in January stood at 98.4, the lowest since May 2022, when Yoon took office, according to Statistics Korea.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office
This brings an end to controversies over his abrupt declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, which triggered arguably the most significant political unrest in decades.
Communication breakdown: The Jakarta Post
The last three months have seen Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto lurching from one crisis to another.
Of women’s rights and global chauvinism
Less than 20 percent of key politicians at the national and local levels in India are women. Yet, there has been some progress due to welcome changes of laws, policies and…
Indonesia’s Gerindra, PDI-P parties agree to push for Prabowo-Megawati meeting
Top party executives have signaled an impending meeting between their two leaders, following the recent renewal of long-delayed plans over Idul Fitri with the President's son…