Thai government vows to roll out 10,000 baht handout for elderly by January
The Pheu Thai Party had initially promised to hand out 10,000 baht to 50 million Thais aged 16 and above via a digital wallet scheme. However, due to budget constraints, it…
All 45 Hong Kong democracy campaigners jailed in city’s largest security trial
International condemnation was swift, with the US, Australia and rights groups slamming the sentencing as evidence of the erosion of political freedoms in the city since Beijing…
Dhaka to pursue extradition of former PM Hasina, Chief Adviser Yunus tells The Hindu
Mr. Yunus, however, admitted that he had no objection to her party, Awami League, contesting the elections.
Sri Lanka president expects ‘strong majority’ after snap polls
Mr Dissanayake took power in the September presidential election on a promise to combat graft and recover the country’s stolen assets, two years after an unprecedented economic…
Former Philippine President Duterte free to surrender to ICC if he wishes, says government
A red notice from Interpol could mean Mr. Duterte’s arrest—and the government says it won’t stand in the way.
Japan PM Ishiba’s minority government walks a tightrope as opposition may call no-confidence vote at will
For PM Ishiba, the first hurdle is the debate on a supplementary budget for fiscal 2024. He also faces uncertainty within the LDP as his leadership within the party is…
Shigeru Ishiba retains post as Japanese Prime Minister
Mr. Ishiba, the president of the Liberal Democratic Party, won a runoff against Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan President Yoshihiko Noda. He received 221 votes, while Mr…
South Korea President Yoon struggles amid lowest approval rating
Uncertainties cloud over Mr. Yoon’s remaining term with strong signals for a lame duck presidency, observers say.
Anti freedom of speech law to get scrapped in Bangladesh
The Advisory Council okays draft of Cyber Security Act (Repeal) Ordinance 2024.
President Marcos signs laws charting Philippine maritime zones, sea lanes
To be known as Republic Act (RA) No. 12064, the Philippine Maritime Zones Act aims to declare the country’s maritime zones in accordance with the standards set by the United…