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
As polls near, former Nepal PM Oli sounds softer on Gen Z uprising
February 3, 2026 kathmandu – CPN-UML president and former prime minister KP Sharma Oli appears to have softened his stance on the Gen Z uprising on September 8-9 that ousted the UML-Congress
Indonesia President Prabowo hints at harsh world politics challenging country’s non-alignment policy
February 3, 2026 jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto maintained Indonesia’s non-aligned, non-aligned foreign policy amid intensifying regional conflicts around the world, but hinted at the harsh realities of global politics that may
Gen Z pressure forced me to pick certain ministers, Nepal PM tells upper house
February 3, 2026 kathmandu – Prime Minister Sushila Karki said leaders of the Generation Z movement in September exerted strong pressure on her to appoint specific individuals as ministers when forming an
Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina, British politician niece get jail terms in corruption cases
February 3, 2026 Dhaka – Justice Md Rabiul Alam of Dhaka’s Fourth Special Judge’s Court also sentenced Hasina’s other niece Azmina Siddiq and nephew Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobby to seven years in
Nepotism claims, gold mine expropriation: Why investors are dumping Indonesia stocks
February 2, 2026 jakarta – Indonesia’s government scrambled to reassure investors this week as growing concerns about governance and market transparency triggered an $80 billion (S$101 billion) stock market rout. The move
Women election candidates in Nepal face abuse and vitriol
kathmandu – In late December, a Facebook user uploaded a photo showing Rastriya Swatantra Party leader Ranju Darshana with his hand on her pregnant belly. The caption read: “Due to my health
Candidates brave snow and cold to campaign in Nepal highlands
February 2, 2026 Yumla – Heavy snow covers forests and rivers, and the biting cold makes even simple tasks difficult. Still, as the election approaches, party leaders and cadres brave the wind
Misinformation in Bangladesh rose by 30 percent in 2025
February 2, 2026 Dhaka – In 2025, fact-checkers recorded a 30% surge in false or misleading content compared to the previous year, marking a sharp rise in volume and sophistication. The nature
Pakistan’s Trump test – Asia News NetworkAsia News Network
February 2, 2026 Islamabad – After the initial shock, the world appears ready to respond to the new challenges posed by President Trump. A key question revolves around a post-Trump scenario and
Violence flares in three constituencies ahead of Bangladesh polls
February 2, 2026 Dhaka – At least three people were injured in a scuffle between supporters of two candidates running for the upcoming national elections in Patuakali 3 constituency on Saturday night.
‘It’s like I am on a weight-loss diet,’ Philippine President Marcos says about thinner figure
February 2, 2026 Manila – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured the public on Sunday that he was making a full recovery after being recently diagnosed with diverticulitis, contradicting claims that his health
Economic, not family affairs: The Jakarta Post
February 2, 2026 jakarta – The country’s economy has endured a tumultuous few weeks. The appointment of President Prabowo Subianto’s nephew Thomas Djiwandono as deputy governor of Bank Indonesia (BI) immediately triggered
In Japan, AI-doctored video of campaign broadcast goes viral
February 2, 2026 Tokyo – A doctored version of a “campaign broadcast” produced by the centrist Reform Alliance for the February 8 House of Representatives elections went viral on the X social
Fear now shapes journalism in Bangladesh: The Daily Star editor Mahfuz Anam tells Al Jazeera
February 2, 2026 Dhaka – Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of The Daily Star, said an overwhelming fear now shapes journalism in Bangladesh, that even slight deviations from the mainstream narrative could
Malaysia PM Anwar’s one-week ultimatum marks significant escalation in anti-graft drive, says social activist
January 30, 2026 Petaling Jaya – Tan Sri Lee Lam Tai said the Prime Minister’s week-long ultimatum to law enforcement officers marked a major escalation in Malaysia’s anti-corruption drive. Lee, a member
Thailand’s reformist Natthaphong is frontrunner ahead of February vote, polls show
Opinion polls show Thailand’s reformist Natthaphon leading ahead of the February vote, Asia News first reported.
‘Game of Thrones’ in Indonesia as Solo’s princes clash over the crown
January 30, 2026 jakarta – Tensions erupt at the palace in Solo, Central Java, as two half-brothers vie for the throne and rival family factions engage in a dramatic showdown over traditional
Nepal’s upcoming House election explained
kathmandu – Election fever is sweeping the country as the nomination process is completed. While the Electoral Commission has issued warnings against campaigning before February 19, top leaders across party lines have
Fit for mass crimes, fit for trial
January 30, 2026 Manila – Perhaps the popular saying “You can’t have your cake and eat it too” applies to this situation. Filipino for “Ano ka, sinuswerte?” or “How lucky are you?”
Pakistan former PM Imran underwent medical procedure at Islamabad hospital, confirms information minister
January 30, 2026 Islamabad – say geographical newsTalal said the former prime minister, who was lodged in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, was sent to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) in
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chair Tarique Rahman joins party’s rally in Rajshahi after 22 years
January 30, 2026 Dhaka – Tariq took the stage at the madrassa venue at 1:54 pm, accompanied by his wife Zubaida Rahman. Earlier, at 1:18 p.m., he visited the shrine of Shah
Is press freedom backsliding in South Korea, again?
January 30, 2026 Seoul – In South Korea, concerns about press freedom and accusations that the government suppresses media with opposing political leanings are rising again – a phenomenon that repeats itself
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s popularity gives ruling party momentum
January 30, 2026 Tokyo – High approval ratings for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet appear to be providing motivation for the Liberal Democratic Party’s pursuit of a one-party majority in the House
As campaigns go digital, Nepal’s election integrity is at stake
kathmandu – In an effort to control misinformation, disinformation and hate speech on social media during the 2022 national elections, the electoral commission announced plans to coordinate with technology companies such as