Nepal to swear in ex-rapper as new prime minister
Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption. Source link
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Australia's sunscreen regulator wants new rules after recent product scandal
The medicines regulator is proposing stricter rules after more than a dozen products were recalled. Source link
India's fertiliser supplies under strain as war disrupts shipments
Analysts say current stocks are enough for the upcoming sowing season, but this may change if the war stretches on. Source link
Why was a £1.5bn Chinese plan to invest in a Highland yard blocked?
Ming Yang proposed building a wind turbine manufacturing plant at Ardersier. Source link
Ex-Taiwan presidential hopeful sentenced to 17 years for corruption
Ko Wen-je’s supporters had previously described the charges against him as politically motivated. Source link
Australia bans Iranian tourists with valid visas for six months
Critics say the move, which comes after Iranian footballers were granted asylum, is a “moral failure”. Source link
'We are being choked': Philippines transport workers strike over fuel costs
Drivers say they are struggling to cope, while the government declares a national energy emergency. Source link
Trump confirms landmark China visit for May, as war forces postponement
Trump’s delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017. Source link
Former AFL player becomes first ever to come out as gay
Ryswyk, who played one game for the Brisbane Lions in 2005, shared the news on a radio interview. Source link
A right-wing populist party made big poll gains – and it's shaking up Australian politics
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is riding a wave of popularity driven by voters weary of mainstream parties. Source link