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Nepal, Dec. 1 -- As one of the poorest and least developed countries, it was only right for Nepal to seek international support for its vital health and education programmes. And it has been getting p... Read More


Asean Hokkiens unite: Malaysian community plans major cultural showcase in 2026

KUCHING, Dec. 1 -- A host of activities will be rolled out next year to promote the Hokkien culture on a larger scale, said Federation of Hokkien Associations of Malaysia (FHAM) president Tan Sri Lim ... Read More


Why secular politics in South Asia still clings to family dynasties

Nepal, Dec. 1 -- Why do secular parties in South Asia, despite championing democracy, cling to family names? Because in a battle against religious nationalism, emotion often outweighs ideology. Politi... Read More


Management Committee appointed for 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund, which aims to rebuild the country after the immense damage caused by Cyclone 'Ditwa', o... Read More


Party leader meets Lao NA Chairman in Vientiane

Vientiane, Dec. 1 -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam met with Lao National Assembly (NA) Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane in Vientiane on December 1. ... Read More


Mind The Gap: In a world that normalises violence against women, digital violence is a new threat

India, Dec. 1 -- Yet another woman has died by suicide. Her brother says she was being tortured by her husband who routinely had affairs since their marriage in 2010. For 15 years, Deepti Chaurasia, m... Read More


Fewer than 100 Airbus A320 jets await critical software update after glitch hit 6,000 aircraft

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- After a software glitch left more than 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft affected last week, the plane-maker on Monday said that less than 100 A320 jets remained grounded for a critical ... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Permanent Representative of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to ASEAN

Jakarta, Dec. 1 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today had a meeting with the Permanent Representative of the Socialist Republic ofViet Nam to ASEAN, H.E. AmbassadorDr. Ton Thi Ngoc H... Read More


Bangladesh court sentences Sheikh Hasina to 5 years in prison for corruption

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- A Dhaka court on Monday has sentenced Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 5 years imprisonment on corruption charges. The court also sentenced Sheikh Rehana, the young... Read More


India-Russia Gaming Industry Cooperation Deepens as Moscow Launches International Development Hub

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- The world's only full-cycle gaming and animation development hub opened in Moscow on November 28, drawing industry representatives from more than 20 countries including China, Ind... Read More