Teachers’ protest in Kathmandu enters eighth day
The striking teachers have turned down the government’s call for talks.
Politics
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung steps down as Democratic Party head in presidential bid
Rep. Lee Jae-myung stepped down Wednesday as the chair of the Democratic Party of Korea, hinting toward his widely anticipated presidential bid. The Democratic Party's rules…
Of bak chor mee and ballot boxes: Can Singapore’s politicians win hearts with hawker food?
Is it a casual update or calculated strategy?
US to deny visas, green cards over anti-Semitic social media posts
Posts defined as anti-Semitic will include social media activity in support of groups classified by the United States as terrorists, including Hamas, Lebanon’s Hezbollah and…
Japan’s appointment of U.S. tariff negotiator raises concerns
Some officials are worried that Ryosei Akazawa, minister in charge of economic revitalisation, has little diplomatic experience.
Indonesia President Prabowo says revival of military’s dual function ‘nonsense’
Massive protests broke out nationwide shortly after the recent controversial revision to the 2024 Indonesian Military (TNI) Law, with protesters voicing concerns about the risk of…
BJP, RSS attacking India’s institutional framework, only Congress can defeat them: opposition leader
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said it is a battle of ideology and only the Congress party can defeat them because its ideology is based on the Constitution.
South Korean acting president fills in judicial vacancies following Yoon ouster
In a written address to the nation released just before the Cabinet meeting held on April 8, acting PM Han said he appointed senior judge Ma as the new justice after consulting…
Indian political parties BJP-RSS’s ideology of violence pushing country into abyss of hatred: Congress
Notably, the statement of the Congress came days after the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Parliament. The party had earlier said that it will challenge the…
Sociologist sounds alarm on Philippine political bets’ ‘normalisation’ of discriminatory remarks
Sociology professor Bro. Clifford Sorita made the observation as several local political candidates in the midterm polls earned the public’s ire over sexist and remarks that…