- March 10th, 2025
Indonesia and France are set to sign an agreement on Friday (Jan 24) to repatriate Serge Atlaoui, a French national on death row in Indonesia for drug-related offences. The arrangement was confirmed by Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Indonesia's senior minister for...
Sri Lanka's leftist government has ordered former presidents, including the influential Rajapaksa brothers, to vacate their luxurious state-provided bungalows. The government announced its decision on Tuesday (Jan 21), marking a significant shift in how the country manages perks for its...
South Korean authorities announced on Wednesday sweeping changes to airport safety measures following the Dec 29 crash of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, which resulted in 179 fatalities and marked the deadliest aviation disaster in the country’s history. The aircraft,...
Thailand has taken an innovative, albeit unconventional, approach to quell safety concerns among Chinese tourists by releasing an AI-generated video featuring a likeness of its prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, speaking fluently in Mandarin. The video, posted to the Thai government’s...
South Korea's birthrate is set to rise in 2024 for the first time in nearly a decade, driven by a rebound in marriages that had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The development offers a glimmer of hope for...
Myanmar's military junta announced a significant crackdown on Tuesday, reporting the deportation of more than 50,000 people suspected of involvement in online scam operations since October 2023. This unprecedented move, accompanied by a rare appeal to neighboring countries for cooperative...
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, leaving 27 people injured and causing widespread disruptions. The tremors were felt across the island, with the epicenter recorded 12 kilometers north of Yujing, a district known for its...
South Korea’s political landscape faces a pivotal moment as impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to make his first appearance at the Constitutional Court on Tuesday. The proceedings will determine whether Yoon will be permanently removed from office following...
Indonesia is considering the repatriation of Riduan Isamuddin, better known as Hambali, an al Qaeda-linked detainee held at Guantanamo Bay. Hambali, accused of orchestrating some of the country’s most devastating terrorist attacks, including the 2002 Bali bombings, remains a controversial...
A prolonged period of political uncertainty continues to grip South Korea as the fate of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol hangs in the balance. The botched attempt to arrest him has not only emboldened his supporters but also rekindled support...
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