Kirtipur mayoral race set to be a test for traditional parties in Nepal
Major political parties including the Congress, the CPN-UML and the CPN (Maoist Centre) have fielded their candidates. But the Rastriya Swatantra Party, did not field anyone…
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We are only facilitators, not rulers: Chief Adviser Yunus
Upon being asked about his sudden step into the political world, Chief Adviser Yunus said, "I'm trying to get a grasp of it. This is an unfamiliar world for me. I'm trying to see…
Japan PM Ishiba eager to build relations with Trump, pledges to hasten revision of Political Funds Control Law
As to his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, PM Ishiba said, “We were in the right ballpark.”
Islamabad High Court grants ex-PM Imran bail in new Toshakhana case as govt rules out release
The short order, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, said Imran’s petition was accepted and post-arrest bail was granted subject to furnishing bail bonds worth Rs 1…
Ban on offshore gaming operators to affect over 30,000 Filipino workers
Department of Labor and Employment said it has an employment facilitation program that could help affected workers through its public employment services office.
Ex-Pakistani PM Imran tells party leaders to dissociate from PTI if unable to attend ‘critical’ Nov 24 protest
Since Imran’s arrest in August 2023 on several counts, his party has been holding protests across the country for his release and against the alleged rigging of the Feb 8…
“Illegal primaries” mastermind in Hong Kong gets 10 years in prison
Former law scholar Benny Tai Yiu-ting was among 47 defendants who were charged with violating the National Security Law for Hong Kong for their roles in the unofficial poll…
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…
Multiple children injured after car crashes at school in central China; driver arrested
China has witnessed a spate of deadly incidents in recent months – from mass stabbings to car rammings – in a rare development for a country with a proud reputation for public…
Review the Animal Welfare Act to protect strays better, says Malaysian ex-PM Yaakob
On Nov 12, over 100 animal lovers from 32 groups who held a peaceful protest at Parliament submitted a memorandum seeking amendments to the Animal Welfare Act 2015 and advocating…