JCP’s draft manifesto voices concern over revival of militarism

Katayama to be first Japanese chair of IMF-World Bank development panel

The committee, established in 1974, is currently chaired by Swedish Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson.

Philippine’s lower house approves bill restricting minors’ social media access

The Philippines is the latest country to try to curb social media use by children, as concern grows over its effects on …

More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded in flood-hit region of Nepal, official says

Hundreds were rescued after the flooding of a river in central Nepal over the weekend swept away hiking trails and bridg…