3 things to watch ahead of June 3 South Korea presidential vote
On June 3, 2025, South Koreans will head to the polls to vote for a new president.The election caps a...
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Torre gets top PNP post
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named Police Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III as the new chief of the Philippine...
Former French surgeon sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping, abusing hundreds of patients
A group of alleged victims, members of women’s collectives, NGOs and unions gather in front of the courthouse on the...
Nepal’s royalists demand restoration of monarchy dumped 17 years ago
KATHMANDU - Thousands of supporters of Nepal’s former king rallied in the capital Kathmandu on Thursday, calling for the restoration...
‘I Have a S/e/c/r/e/t’ gives teen angst a whimsical twist
Teenagers have secrets and, in Japanese films, the biggest is often a crush on a fellow student. That is the...
Australian F-35s, UK carrier strike group to feature in Five Power Defence drills
Australia’s stealth fighter jets and a British aircraft carrier will take part in the major warfighting exercise of the Five...
Asia’s cyber future: control, code and the new legal frontier
By any measure, Asia is no longer just catching up in cybersecurity—it’s redefining what the legal future of the digital...
How Japan’s Tax Overhaul Reflects National Priorities – The Diplomat
On March 31, Japan’s National Diet enacted a comprehensive tax reform package, marking a significant shift in the nation’s fiscal...
Marcos keeps 3 more Cabinet men
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. turned down the courtesy resignations of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, Interior and...
Russia proposes to hold next round of Ukraine talks on June 2
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Russia has proposed the next round of peace talks with...
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