The king plays a largely ceremonial role in Malaysia but he could appoint a prime minister who in his view is likely to command a majority in parliament. He could also dissolve pa ... ( read original story ...)
Anwar Ibrahim: A long-held dream to lead Malaysia
Known for both his tumultuous political career and his dogged decades-long quest to lead Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim has become one of the most well-known and controversial figures in South East Asia. On ... ( read original story ...)
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The Taliban, at Least, Are Striking Gold in Afghanistan
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Australia postpones first ever Test match against Afghanistan
Australia’s historic first Test match against Afghanistan this summer is officially off this summer and will be pushed back until after the Ashes next year.. ( read original story ...)
Gold Star mom lost son in Afghanistan
You become a Gold Star Mom when your child dies in war. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to improve our community experience, ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea to tighten social distancing curbs during two holiday weeks
South Korea on Friday said it would impose tighter restrictions during the Chuseok autumn holiday weeks when people traditionally reunite with families, flagging the risks of new clusters of ... ( read original story ...)
Fans of boy band BTS join swarm of Ants chasing South Korea’s hit IPO
By Cynthia Kim and Minwoo Park SEOUL (Reuters) - Kim Eun-hee wants to complete her collection of memorabilia of Korean boy band BTS by bidding more than $120,000 to buy shares in the group's music ... ( read original story ...)
Young Women Take a Frontline Role in Thailand’s Protests
Women, many of them students, are speaking out against a patriarchy that controls the military, the monarchy and the Buddhist monkhood, Thailand’s most powerful institutions. ( read original story ...)
U.S. sanctions Iran’s judicial, penal system over human rights abuses
The U.S. State Department on Thursday imposed a slew of sanctions targeting Iran's judicial and penal systems, including a judge who sentenced a wrestler to death, over gross human rights violations. ( read original story ...)