Malaysian PM Anwar requires to reshuffle his Cupboard
Petaling Jaya – Images of previous Head of state Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob existing still on the healthcare facility bed triggered an experience, specifically in UMNO. In the very early hours
Malaysian PM Anwar requires to reshuffle his Closet
Petaling Jaya – Pictures of previous Head of state Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob existing still on the healthcare facility bed triggered a feeling, particularly in UMNO. In the very early hours of this week, he clearly collapsed because of
Red-tagging, prohibited marketing: Relentless bugs in the Philippines’ 2025 midterm political elections
May 13, 2025 Manila – With countless Filipinos heading to the survey today on May 12,
A step towards restoring democracy: Daily Star
Dhaka – In a welcome decision, the High Court on December 17 restored the provisions of
US President Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
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Philippine Vice President Duterte hits critics’ silence on flood mess amid impeachment raps
March 6, 2026 Manila – Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday criticized the “deafening silence” from civil society and other groups over extraordinary corruption allegations involving infrastructure and flood control projects, as
Vietnam, Russia step up cooperation in emergency response, firefighting
March 6, 2026 Hanoi – Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang and Russia’s Minister for Emergencies Alexander Kulenkov agreed to strengthen cooperation in emergency, firefighting and disaster relief during talks
South Korean President Lee asks Philippine counterpart Marcos for temporary transfer of jailed Korean drug kingpin
March 6, 2026 Seoul – President Lee Jae-myung said he asked Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to allow the temporary transfer of a jailed South Korean drug lord to South Korea for
Tokyo High Court upholds Unification Church dissolution order; liquification process to begin
March 5, 2026 Tokyo – The Tokyo High Court on Wednesday upheld a lower court ruling ordering the dissolution of the World Federation of Family Peace and Unification (formerly the Unification Church),
Philippine House panel declares 2 impeachment cases against VP Sara Duterte sufficient in substance
March 5, 2026 Manila – The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday declared the third and fourth impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte substantively sufficient, allowing the proceedings to move forward. During
No further mergers of Vietnam’s provincial, commune-level units planned: official
March 5, 2026 Hanoi – There are no plans to further reorganize or merge administrative units at the provincial, municipal or township levels, an official from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA)
Bangladesh to open embassy in Argentina: Foreign minister
March 5, 2026 Dhaka – Bangladesh will open an embassy in Argentina, Foreign Minister Khalil Rehman said yesterday. The decision comes four years after Argentina established a mission in Bangladesh. Argentina was
New Austrian ambassador to Cambodia announces European investment interest
March 5, 2026 Phnom Penh – Representatives of several Austrian companies plan to visit Cambodia in the near future to explore investment opportunities, while the newly appointed Austrian ambassador promises to further
Philippine lawmaker’s sexist remark on Filipino top star highlights lingering sexism in Congress
March 5, 2026 Manila – Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay’s comments drew strong public condemnation and sparked new discussions within the country’s legislative bodies about ethics and the broader culture. On Tuesday,
Bhutan, Singapore launch four new climate projects
March 5, 2026 Thimphu – Bhutan and Singapore have launched four innovative climate projects under Article 6 cooperation to develop Bhutan’s carbon market and low-carbon pathways. The projects announced by the Department
‘Expedite Political Financing Bill’: Malaysian deputy minister
March 4, 2026 Petaling Jaya – Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Legal and Institutional Reforms) M. Kulasegaran said the Political Financing Bill aimed at curbing corruption in political funding will
2 of Japan’s opposition parties submit bill to revise Political Funds Control Law
March 4, 2026 Tokyo – The centrist Reform Alliance and the People’s Democratic Party jointly submitted a bill to the House of Representatives on Monday to amend the Political Funds Control Act,
Retable Bill to limit Malaysian PM’s tenure, urges civil society group
March 4, 2026 Petaling Jaya – The Stability and Accountability Project Malaysia (Projek SAMA) said the bill should be revised to limit the prime minister’s term to 10 years before the next
Election preparations in Nepal enter final phase as campaigning ends
March 4, 2026 kathmandu – Nepal’s preparations for the polls are in the final stages, with candidates concluding their campaigning on Monday, followed by a two-day silent period to allow voters to
Mongolian Foreign Minister B.Battsetseg begins official visit to Sweden and Norway
March 3, 2026 Ulaanbaatar – Foreign Minister B.Battsetseg has begun an official visit to Sweden and Norway, scheduled for March 2-5. The visit started in Sweden (March 2-3) at the invitation of
Vietnam NA Chairman receives First Vice President of Greek Parliament
March 3, 2026 Hanoi – National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met on Monday with First Vice President of the Greek Parliament Plagiotakis, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from
Then Bangladesh chief adviser Yunus granted one-year VVIP status two days before Feb 12 election
March 3, 2026 Dhaka – Ahead of the February 12 national elections, the interim government declared then-Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus a “Very Very Important Person” (VVIP) for a term of one
Bill to limit Malaysian PM tenure fails to get two-thirds majority in Lower House
March 3, 2026 Kuala Lumpur – The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, which would have limited the Prime Minister’s term to two terms, failed to be approved by the House of Commons after
House hearing on Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment case begins
March 2, 2026 Manila – The House Judiciary Committee on Monday began considering impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte to determine whether they are sufficient in form and substance. The complaint
Nepal parties court startups with big poll promises
March 2, 2026 kathmandu – Political parties have rolled out ambitious promises to boost Nepal’s startup ecosystem ahead of the general election, but young entrepreneurs remain skeptical, citing years of policy delays
China seen as ideal partner for Germany
March 2, 2026 Brussels/London ——German Chancellor Merz concluded his first visit to China since taking office in May and returned with a delegation of about 30 entrepreneurs. This visit and the agreement
Generative AI ‘weaponised’ in Bangladesh’s Feb 12 election: report
March 2, 2026 Dhaka – Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary elections are taking place in a “digitally saturated” environment where community misinformation and AI-generated deception are used to manipulate voters’ perceptions, activist rights
China’s top political advisory body unveils agenda of the annual session
March 2, 2026 Beijing – The fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, China’s top political advisory body, will open in Beijing on Wednesday. The