Rising global temperatures are increasing the risk of workers dying or becoming disabled from extreme heat, according to an international conference. Tens of thousands of workers...
Austria announced a ban on TikTok for federal employees' work phones, citing security concerns. The decision follows advice from intelligence services and ministry experts. Several other...
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been remanded in custody for eight days, leading to violent protests across the country. Khan, who has been critical...
Hong Kong has passed an amendment barring foreign lawyers from working on national security cases, with exceptions allowed only if approved by the city's leader. This...
Japan has passed a law allowing courts to use GPS tracking on defendants out on bail, a response to the high-profile escape of former Nissan CEO...
Thailand's upcoming election sees a clash between military generals and a resurgent opposition. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha and former ally Prawit Wongsuwan lead the military-backed parties,...
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the scion of Thailand's political dynasty, seeks victory for the opposition Pheu Thai party. After giving birth, she swiftly returned to the campaign trail,...
The candidates vying for Thailand's next prime minister include incumbent Prayut Chan-o-Cha, known for his role in the 2014 military coup, Prawit Wongsuwan, the "Rolex general"...
Prominent Singaporean activist Jolovan Wham asserts that advocating for civil rights will remain challenging in Singapore due to the ruling party's dominance. In a podcast interview...
Singapore ranks fourth in The Economist's 2023 crony-capitalism index, trailing behind Russia, the Czech Republic, and Malaysia. The index assesses how plutocrats profit from rent-seeking industries...
