Bangladesh parliamentary election reflected public rejection of long-standing governance failures, with voters prioritizing accountability and a return to democratic norms over ideological preferences, says an analyst.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman has officially taken office as the country’s new prime minister.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has secured a victory in the general election.

Sydney police used pepper spray on protesters on Monday as thousands gathered across Australia to protest the arrival of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Demonstrations break out across Australia as Israeli President Isaac Herzog begins an official visit.

Voters head to election stations across Japan as opinion polls suggest the Conservative coalition led by Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is set to win.

Vietnam has been quietly preparing, both militarily and politically, for the prospect of direct US military aggression, according to a leaked internal document.