He also repeated a call for Japan to step up security as the country hosts Group of Seven ministerial meetings next month, “so that guests can visit Japan with peace of mind”. “HELP FROM ORDINARY CITIZENS” Earlier on Thursday, Japan’s police chief praised security personnel and ordinary people who wrestledContinue Reading
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian leader Hun Sen’s eldest son was officially promoted to the rank of four-star general on Thursday (Apr 20), in another sign of plans for him to succeed his father. Hun Sen has publicly backed Hun Manet to lead the kingdom in the future. Hun Manet, who isContinue Reading
Critics highlight that the defamation conviction came after Gandhi repeatedly raised the issue of Modi’s relationship with business tycoon Gautam Adani both inside and outside parliament. The two men – both Gujaratis – have been close associates for decades, but Adani’s business empire has been subject to renewed scrutiny thisContinue Reading
Anurag Maloo had fallen into a crevasse in Mount Annapurna in Nepal three days ago.Continue Reading
The gun used in the fatal shooting of a popular net idol belonged to the father of her military cadet boyfriend, who was found dead with her, national police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas said on Thursday.Continue Reading
Recent efforts by Hong Kong authorities to ensure China’s national anthem was the top result in Google searches have failed to pay off in other countries, as links including one to a protest song were still found to have trumped other entries. The South China Morning Post found on Thursday (AprContinue Reading
The nine-day operation was targeted at drug transactions conducted through encrypted chat applications, said the Central Narcotics Bureau.Continue Reading
Studies show that 60 per cent of one’s health is determined by social factors such as nutritious food and employment opportunities, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.Continue Reading
Recent developments in the Middle East have cast China as a reliable intermediary and proponent of multilateral dialogue, signaling a departure from Beijing’s typical reluctance to participate meaningfully in conflict negotiations. Saudi Arabia’s and Iran’s decision to restore diplomatic relations has raised Beijing’s diplomatic profile and political influence. The agreement between the hostile Middle Eastern […]Continue Reading
Rahul Gandhi, who remains disqualified as a lawmaker, will challenge the decision in a higher court.Continue Reading