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An “expensive” plug for a troubled project is how one analyst described meeting, planned Independence Day events there.

The U.S.-funded portal has been mostly unavailable since an unfavorable report on the government’s handling of pandemic.

As many as 20,000 have fled since the Arakan Army entered the township a week ago.

Attempting a census and an election in areas under rebel control would be impossible, the junta’s enemies say.

Pacific island nations have among the lowest levels of women’s parliamentary representation in the world.

“Room for improvement” by U.S. and allies to deliver electricity infrastructure upgrade, says chairman of state-owned investor.

Alice Guo, the former official, remains at large and is subject to a Senate arrest order.

The World Food Program increased the stipend to $12.50 per person at the beginning of August.

The complaint named two members of Sheikh Hasina’s cabinet and four police officials.

The Constitutional Court rocked Thai politics by ruling 5-4 to remove Srettha Thavisin over what it deemed was a gross ethical violation.

Observers praise outgoing president’s ambitious infrastructure drive, but say he cracked down on dissent, restricting free speech and assembly.

Critics and activists questioned the political and economic policies in the 11 months he served.

Two local officials were shot dead earlier in August in different parts of the Philippines.

The 37-year-old faces a vote to succeed Srettha Thavisin, who was ousted by the Constitutional Court.

A recent assault against the ethnic minority in Myanmar “is the second wave of genocide,” experts warn.

Analyst Zachary Abuza examines potential consequences of the Constitutional Court’s split ruling to strip the PM of power.

Body that promotes Muslim-majority nation’s state ideology, including “Unity in Diversity,” violated religious freedom, critics said.

Regimes in Myanmar, Vietnam and Laos should note the uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina.

Demonstrations marked the 62nd anniversary of the U.N. agreement enabling Jakarta’s annexation of Papua.

The scion of the Shinawatra dynasty is expected to be approved by the King on Sunday.

Manila assures Beijing that the Typhon System poses no threat to peace in the region.

Joko “Jokowi” Widodo says the country’s economy consistently grew by 5% during his decade in office.

Critics claim retired Maj. Gen. Ziaul Ahsan participated in killings and enforced disappearances under Hasina government.

The decision paves the way for a unified defense industrial base across the U.S., U.K. and Australia.

Jokowi cautions against rushing development of the city, but says Prabowo wants to speed it up.

The incident ranks among the world’s worst football stadium disasters by number of casualties.

Critics question police use of tear gas and urge an independent investigation.

The Pacific country’s economy has suffered setbacks and is not keeping up with its development needs.