The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) of Indonesia in 2024 increased by three points to 37. This increase also boosted Indonesia's rank to 99 out of 180 countries.
Over 250 people held at Myanmar scam centre released at Thai border
More than 250 people rescued from online scam centres in Myanmar were handed over to Thailand on Wednesday (Feb 12), a senior Thai army official said, following a series of crackdowns on the illegal ...
Aid workers in Thailand laid off after USAID cuts
Myanmar border, which received almost 20% of its funding from the US, until the Trump administration’s cuts to USAID.
Philippines military eyes more upgrades, including ‘dream’ submarines
The Philippines is looking to buy more military hardware to modernise its arsenal, including additional BrahMos missiles from India and at least two submarines, the chief of the armed forces said on Wednesday.
Philippines to seek clarification on US aid freeze
The Philippines will seek clarification from the US on what programs will be affected after the superpower ally issued "a stop-work" on all foreign assistance.
Bangladesh captain Shanto: ‘We are going to Champions Trophy to become champions’
Bangladesh haven't had a great run in ODIs lately. In addition, they have little to no prep heading into the Champions Trophy 2025. But captain Najmul Hossain Shanto strongly believes Bangladesh are title contenders.
Busan Winner, Bangladesh Oscar Entry ‘The Wrestler’ Heads to EFM With Indywood (EXCLUSIVE)
Indywood Distribution Network has picked up international sales rights to “The Wrestler” (“Boli”), Bangladesh’s submission for the 97th Academy Awards’ international feature film category and top prize winner at the Busan International Film Festival.
How Pakistan’s Imran Khan is losing a remittance war against the government
Despite Khan’s calls to the diaspora to stop sending money back home, remittances are soaring — even from supporters.
How many states does Pakistan have? Largest state is…, it has a population of…
While India is divided into 28 states and 8 union territories, Pakistan has only four provinces -- Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Baluchistan and Sindh.
Ex-Hochul Aide Accused of Working for China Faces New Bribery Allegation
Linda Sun, a former deputy chief of staff to the New York governor, is also accused of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, according to a superseding indictment.