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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw ballistic missile tests, state media says – Asia News Network

This photo taken on April 19, 2026 and released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on April 20, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center) and his

April 20, 2026

Political

Lapel pin costs in Japan’s prefectural assemblies raise questions about their necessity – Asia News Network

April 20, 2026 Toyama – If the badges of prefectural assembly members continue to be made of gold, the production cost of each badge may soar to around 100,000 yen. Some council

April 20, 2026

Political

Alarums and excursions in Malaysian party PKR – Asia News Network

April 20, 2026 Kuala Lumpur – From the power centers in Putrajaya to the grassroots of PKR, there are constant voices that neither the Madani government nor the party can ignore. It

April 20, 2026

Political

Philippine House panel eyes to end Sara Duterte impeachment hearings by April 29 – Asia News Network

April 20, 2026 Manila – The House Judiciary Committee aims to conclude the impeachment hearings against Vice President Sara Duterte on April 29. Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, a member

April 20, 2026

Political

South Korean President Lee says summit with Indian PM Modi could lift ties to ‘completely different level’ – Asia News Network

April 20, 2026 New Delhi – President Lee Jae-myung said his upcoming summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi could take South Korea-India relations to “a completely different level” as the ongoing war

April 20, 2026

Political

Special Session begins with focus on women’s empowerment, says Indian PM Modi – Asia News Network

April 17, 2026 New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the special session of Parliament starting today as a “historic step” to strengthen women’s empowerment, reaffirming the government’s commitment

April 17, 2026

Political

Bangladesh parliament hails Prime Minister Tarique’s inclusion in Time 100 – Asia News Network

April 17, 2026 Dhaka – Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni congratulated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on behalf of Parliament for being named one of the 100 most influential people in the world

April 17, 2026

Political

Nepal government names panel to probe assets of politicians and officials since 2006 – Asia News Network

April 16, 2026 kathmandu – The government has set up a commission to investigate the assets of politicians and officials who have held top political and administrative offices over the past two

April 16, 2026

Political

Majority of Filipinos back impeach trial vs VP Sara Duterte – survey – Asia News Network

April 16, 2026 Manila – A majority of Filipinos (69%) support an impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte, according to OCTA Research’s 2026 Tugon ng Masa Survey. Meanwhile, 28% said they

April 16, 2026

Political

Delimitation could recast a political generation – Asia News Network

April 16, 2026 New Delhi – India’s democracy has long been distinguished by its scale, diversity and remarkable continuity. Elections are frequent, governments change, and political narratives evolve, but the basic structure

April 16, 2026

Political

PM Tarique calls for collective effort to build a ‘beautiful Bangladesh’ – Asia News Network

April 15, 2026 Dhaka – Prime Minister Tariq Rehman today urged everyone to join hands in building a “Beautiful Bangladesh”, stressing the importance of collective national efforts. Speaking as chief guest at

April 15, 2026

Political

key witness in Sara Duterte impeachment – Asia News Network

April 15, 2026 Manila – Ramil Madriaga disputed reports that confidential funds (CF) deposited in the Office of the Vice President (OVP) under Vice President Sara Duterte were spent in 11 days

April 15, 2026

Political

I no longer have control of my leg, says Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad – Asia News Network

April 15, 2026 Petaling Jaya – After a fall in January 2026, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he no longer had control of his legs. Recalling the day he was injured, the

April 15, 2026

Political

How Malaysia’s fuel crisis exposed its leaders’ double standards – Asia News Network

April 14, 2026 Singapore – A protest against rising fuel prices in Kuala Lumpur on April 4 attracted just a dozen people, a lackluster performance for an event that generated huge noise

April 14, 2026

Political

The Jakarta Post – Asia News Network

April 14, 2026 jakarta – In this age of surveillance, where almost everything can be witnessed and recorded in real time, there should already be little room for manipulation of the truth.

April 14, 2026

Political

‘Work out with me, see who’s stronger’ – Asia News Network

April 14, 2026 Manila – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday challenged those spreading rumors about his health to work out with him to see who is stronger. He raised the challenge

April 14, 2026

Political

What fuel crisis? Why Malaysians are losing patience with their leaders’ mileage – Asia News Network

April 13, 2026 Kuala Lumpur – A protest against rising fuel prices in Kuala Lumpur on April 4 attracted just a dozen people, a lackluster performance for an event that generated huge

April 13, 2026

Political

Sabah is still waiting – Asia News Network

April 13, 2026 Kuala Lumpur – I’m sure many fellow Sabahans felt the same way on Monday after the Putrajaya Court of Appeal allowed the federal government’s application for a temporary stay

April 13, 2026

Political

Nepal Prime Minister Shah cites social media as income source – Asia News Network

April 13, 2026 kathmandu – Prime Minister Balendra Shah and members of his cabinet have made their property details public, revealing assets ranging from real estate and equity to digital income and

April 13, 2026

Political

Local elections loom as key test of South Korean President Lee’s momentum – Asia News Network

April 13, 2026 Seoul – With about 50 days left before South Korea’s June 3 local elections, the vote will be a key test for President Lee Jae-myung and his government, with

April 13, 2026

Political

Cambodian King to remain in China for treatment of prostate cancer – Asia News Network

April 13, 2026 Phnom Penh – His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni will stay in Beijing for another one to two months to receive further treatment for prostate cancer. “After the most detailed

April 13, 2026

Political

Anti-graft body files corruption charges against Nepal former Speaker Mahara, others in gold smuggling case – Asia News Network

April 10, 2026 kathmandu – The Commission to Investigate Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed corruption cases before a special court against 28 individuals, including former Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara and Joint

April 10, 2026

Political

New President, old playbook. Democracy still on hold in Myanmar – Asia News Network

April 10, 2026 Yangon ——On April 3, according to the provisions of the 2008 Myanmar Constitution, Myanmar’s former commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing, who overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi in the coup in

April 10, 2026

Political

Representatives from China and India to attend Myanmar President’s swearing-in ceremony – Asia News Network

April 10, 2026 Yangon ——Representatives from China and India will attend the swearing-in ceremony of the president. The Indian Embassy announced that Mr. Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for Environment, Forests

April 10, 2026

Political

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw ballistic missile tests, state media says – Asia News Network

Lapel pin costs in Japan’s prefectural assemblies raise questions about their necessity – Asia News Network

Alarums and excursions in Malaysian party PKR – Asia News Network

Philippine House panel eyes to end Sara Duterte impeachment hearings by April 29 – Asia News Network

South Korean President Lee says summit with Indian PM Modi could lift ties to ‘completely different level’ – Asia News Network

Special Session begins with focus on women’s empowerment, says Indian PM Modi – Asia News Network

Bangladesh parliament hails Prime Minister Tarique’s inclusion in Time 100 – Asia News Network

Nepal government names panel to probe assets of politicians and officials since 2006 – Asia News Network

Majority of Filipinos back impeach trial vs VP Sara Duterte – survey – Asia News Network

Delimitation could recast a political generation – Asia News Network

PM Tarique calls for collective effort to build a ‘beautiful Bangladesh’ – Asia News Network

key witness in Sara Duterte impeachment – Asia News Network

I no longer have control of my leg, says Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad – Asia News Network

How Malaysia’s fuel crisis exposed its leaders’ double standards – Asia News Network

The Jakarta Post – Asia News Network

‘Work out with me, see who’s stronger’ – Asia News Network

What fuel crisis? Why Malaysians are losing patience with their leaders’ mileage – Asia News Network

Sabah is still waiting – Asia News Network

Local elections loom as key test of South Korean President Lee’s momentum – Asia News Network

Cambodian King to remain in China for treatment of prostate cancer – Asia News Network

Anti-graft body files corruption charges against Nepal former Speaker Mahara, others in gold smuggling case – Asia News Network

New President, old playbook. Democracy still on hold in Myanmar – Asia News Network

Representatives from China and India to attend Myanmar President’s swearing-in ceremony – Asia News Network

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