North Korean leader Kim Jong Un became visibly emotional during a speech at a military parade over the weekend as he thanked troops for their sacrifices and apologised to citizens for failing to ... ( read original story ...)
Surge in Nepal rape cases triggers death penalty discussion
A spate of gruesome sexual crimes in Nepal has thrown the spotlight on the issue of gender violence and the culture of impunity in the country. Calls have been growing louder for rape convicts to be ... ( read original story ...)
Why This Is Not the Time to Debate Socialism in Nepal
The constitution of Nepal has envisioned a prosperous and socialist Nepal. However, vital sectors connected to the economy and public life have been assigned to the private sector. ( read original story ...)
Three from Nepal held for dacoities in Hyderabad
Three people from Nepal including a woman, part of a nine-member gang which was allegedly involved in two dacoity cases in Hyderabad, have been arrest ... ( read original story ...)
Oli govt under pressure to speak up against China’s encroachment in Nepal
The K.P. Sharma Oli government in Nepal is now facing increasing heat and is under pressure from several quarters to speak up against the boundary encroachment by China. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim set to meet king in challenge for premiership
Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is set to meet with the king on Tuesday to prove he had parliamentary support needed to replace Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. Anwar added a fresh twist to ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia imposes new coronavirus curbs as cases surge
Malaysia announced sweeping new curbs around the capital and worst-hit Sabah state on Monday as the country fights a new coronavirus surge. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Police to Summon Anwar Over List of Backers of PM Bid
Malaysia's police said on Monday they have asked opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to give a statement after they received complaints about names of lawmakers appearing in news media reportedly backing ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan drafts Islamic finance regulations
Uzbekistan has drafted regulations on Islamic bonds, or sukuk, and aims to register the first issues next year, the Central Asian nation's Capital Market Development Agency said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan is upbeat on Afghan trade and development
In his speech before the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev sounded an optimistic note on ... ( read original story ...)