Why is Pakistan planning to ban rallies and public gatherings in Islamabad?
A week before Imran Khan’s PTI plans a mass rally, the ruling party introduces a bill in parliament seeking to allow officials in the capital to ban public events.
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Harris voices opposition to Nippon Steel's buyout of U.S. Steel
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (Kyodo) -- U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said Monday she is against the planned acquisition of United States Steel Corp. by Nippon Steel Corp., Japan's largest steelmaker.
In South Korea, claims of impending martial law inflame political ‘war of attrition’
The liberal opposition parties controlling the National Assembly accused the unpopular conservative president earlier this week of gearing up to use martial law to avoid being impeached for alleged abuse of power.
Outgoing Japanese leader Kishida will visit South Korea for a summit on improving ties
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Japan’s prime minister will arrive Friday in South Korea for what will likely be the last summit between the two leaders, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office said Tuesday.
A Pakistani religious leader is tried in his absence for allegedly threatening Geert Wilders
SCHIPHOL, Netherlands (AP) — Prosecutors demanded a 14-year sentence Monday for a Pakistani Muslim leader accused of inciting the murder of anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders, the leader of the party that won last year’s general election in the Netherlands.
Myanmar junta announces October census for promised 2025 election, despite criticism
Myanmar’s military government will conduct a nationwide population and household census in October, state media said on Monday, paving the way for a promised election next year amid raging conflict across swathes of the country.
Once neglected, Asian Americans now courted in knife-edge election
NEW YORK -- On July 27, Doug Emhoff walked onto a stage in a small Wisconsin city 1,200 kilometers northwest of Washington. He spoke on behalf of his wife, Kamala Harris, just six days after the vice president of the U.S. launched her bid to win the presidency for the Democratic Party this November.
Protesters, Indian police face off over rape and murder of doctor
Protesters angry over the rape and murder of a young doctor in August jumped barricades in the Indian state of West Bengal and clashed with police.