Former top diplomat has repeatedly denied he would contest the presidential election, which must be held no later than September 13.
UK food advertising restrictions move a step closer with publication of consultations
Implementation of restrictions on advertising high fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) foods moved a step closer recently with the publication of two consultations on the new rules.
Malaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin summoned to anti-corruption agency
Former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin said he had been called into the headquarters of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, but did not say why.
Russian aggression in Ukraine inexcusable but West ‘not uninvolved bystanders’: Singapore minister K. Shanmugam
Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam said Western powers are not ‘uninvolved bystanders who had no role to play’ in the ongoing conflict, citing the West’s decision to expand Nato, as an example.
‘Failure to prevent economic crime’ duty proposed for UK regulators
UK regulators in the financial services, telecoms and professional services sectors could be placed under a statutory duty to prevent economic crime under a proposal set out by a UK law maker.
OfS plans may not help universities tackle harassment and sexual misconduct, expert warns
UK universities and other higher education providers should review their policies and practices on handling claims of harassment and sexual misconduct following the publication of new proposals by the Office for Students (OfS), an expert has said.
Philippines rocked by 2 strong earthquakes
First quake, 6.0-magnitude, struck on island of Mindanao; second, shallower quake hit neighbouring area three hours later, with some houses collapsing.
Cambodia’s jailing of Kem Sokha will ensure Hun Sen’s son gets ‘smooth transfer’ of power
Harsh length of Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha’s 27-year jail term sends ‘clear, intimidating message’ to opposition ahead of elections in summer.
Indonesia landslide kills 15, dozens feared missing
Mud and debris inundated houses near a cliff after torrential rains battered a village on Serasan Island.
Indonesian ‘bizarre’ court ruling on election delay controversial, Jokowi says
A court decision to push back national polls until 2025, has drawn criticism and questions about the court’s authority and why it deemed all election processes must be stopped.
