Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has accused the United States and South Korea of “destroying the stability” of East Asia, as the two countries start…
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USA: Trump expresses doubts over Iran’s exiled crown prince
US President Donald Trump again expressed skepticism that Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, could run Iran in the future, but did not identify another potential leader.…
BANGLADESH: Authorities shut universities, limits fuel sale as Iran war causes shortage
Bangladesh has closed universities and launched fuel rationing amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Authorities shut all public and private universities across the country…
INDONESIA: Authorities to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s
Indonesia says it will ban social media and other popular online platforms for children under 16, becoming the latest country to introduce restrictions aimed at protecting young people from online…
MIDDLE EAST: China warns against government change in Iran
China has warned against seeking government change in Iran amid the ongoing US-Israeli offensive, saying any such move lacks public support. “Plotting a ‘colour’ revolution or seeking government change will find…
NEPAL: Rapper-politician Balendra Shah unseats ex-PM as he heads for victory
Rapper Balendra Shah has defeated the former Nepalese Prime Minister Sharma KP Oli in his parliamentary constituency, as he takes a step closer to becoming Nepal’s next prime minister. Nepal’s…
INDONESIA: President’s US ties questioned amid public anger over Iran war
When the United States-Israeli attack on Iran was launched last weekend, an unexpected peace broker stepped forward in the form of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, leader of the world’s largest Muslim…
CHINA: Beijing sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
China has cut its annual economic growth target to a range of 4.5%-5%, the lowest expansion goal since 1991 as it grapples with challenges both at home and abroad. It…
JAPAN: Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident
An eight-year-old Queensland girl has been killed after she was seriously injured in a snowmobile accident at a Japanese ski resort. Chloe Jeffries, from the Gold Coast, was riding on…
SOUTH KOREA: Woman and doctors guilty of murder after killing newborn baby
A South Korean court has convicted a woman of murder after she delivered a baby that was later killed. The woman had wanted to terminate the pregnancy at 36 weeks.…