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July 21, 2023 6:22 PM

The police have urged women to protest peacefully, as there is intense unease.

July 21, 2023 6:00 PM

Asean needs strong leadership in a fast moving world, or risks losing relevance, warns former top diplomat Marty Natalegawa, citing drifting policy on Myanmar.

The autocratic PM says he’s ready to hand the premiership to his oldest son, Hun Manet, whose warm smile and soft tone – in stark contrast to his father’s stern look – and academic background, give rise to hope he might bring political change.

July 21, 2023 5:05 PM

He said the ICC has no jurisdiction over the country, which withdrew from the ICC in March 2019.

South Korea is not expecting China to ‘solve the North Korea problem’ despite urging it to play a more constructive role in ensuring stability, observers say.

July 21, 2023 4:25 PM

The police have detained the suspect and are trying to determine his motive.

July 21, 2023 4:18 PM

More than 200g of cannabis was found buried in her home backyard.

A video of the incident, which took place on 4 May in Manipur state, went viral on Wednesday and caused global outrage.

July 21, 2023 4:15 PM

The exercise involves more than 30,000 troops from 13 nations, including Indonesia and Japan.

July 21, 2023 4:00 PM

The suspects were identified from a video clip of the incident in early May.

The attack took place near Exit 4 of the Sillim Subway Station in the South Korean capital.

July 21, 2023 3:45 PM

Major tragedies of this kind are relatively rare in Bhutan.

July 21, 2023 3:05 PM

Temperatures of 35 deg C and above continued to menace other parts of China.

Seah will be nominated at the next sitting of parliament in August following the resignation of his predecessor Tan Chuan-Jin over an extramarital affair.

Operations are on to rescue more people affected by the landslide in a remote village in Maharashtra state.

July 21, 2023 2:30 PM

The health ministry has threatened to take action against sellers who do so.

The Tomohon Extreme Market will be dog and cat meat-free after images of animals being bludgeoned while still alive had sparked outrage.

July 21, 2023 1:25 PM

Pheu Thai is expected to put up one of its three PM candidate nominees for the vote on July 27.

Taiwan-based TSMC says semiconductors manufacturing at its Arizona plant will no longer begin in 2024.

July 21, 2023 12:41 PM

In a region where US influence was paramount, other actors are now vying for influence.