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.
Politics
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…
Bangladesh government won’t make decision alone to impose ban on Awami League: adviser
Although the country's people have repeatedly demanded the banning of the AL, Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam said, "We believe the government will make this decision after…
Singapore foreign affairs officer fined after taking nude photos of male customers in Tokyo bathhouse dismissed
Sim, 56, was fined 300,000 yen (US$2,036) for trespassing the bathhouse and violating the Tokyo government’s ordinance for public disturbances.
Nepal Parliament’s winter session ends without passing crucial bills
The legislatura failed to endorse federal civil service and school education bills, which are necessary for a full-fledged implementation of the constitution.
FM Balakrishnan says he did not ‘like’ FB post offering to relocate Singaporeans to Gaza; Meta investigating
The Facebook page of Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan was found to have “liked” a Facebook post by former Nominated MP Calvin Cheng, which proposed sending a group of…
Japan PM Ishiba once again apologises over gift voucher fallout
The Prime Minister, who is under fire for handing out gift vouchers worth ¥100,000 to 15 newly elected Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers, admitted that he “lost sight of…