Malaysian PM Anwar requires to reshuffle his Cupboard
Petaling Jaya – Images of previous Head of state Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob existing still on the healthcare facility bed triggered an experience, specifically in UMNO. In the very early hours
Malaysian PM Anwar requires to reshuffle his Closet
Petaling Jaya – Pictures of previous Head of state Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob existing still on the healthcare facility bed triggered a feeling, particularly in UMNO. In the very early hours of this week, he clearly collapsed because of
Red-tagging, prohibited marketing: Relentless bugs in the Philippines’ 2025 midterm political elections
May 13, 2025 Manila – With countless Filipinos heading to the survey today on May 12,
A step towards restoring democracy: Daily Star
Dhaka – In a welcome decision, the High Court on December 17 restored the provisions of
Impeachment initiated: Raps vs Philippines VP Sara Duterte sent to House justice panel
February 24, 2026 Manila – Impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte have officially begun as the House Rules Committee sent four articles of impeachment to the Judiciary Committee on Monday. Four
Lao Party and State leaders join general public in Election Day voting
February 24, 2026 Vientiane ——On Sunday, party and state leaders joined the people across the country in voting for deputies to the 10th National People’s Congress and the 5th Provincial People’s Congress,
Philippine ex-president Rodrigo Duterte authorised murders, ICC told as hearings open
Protesters rallying in support of the detention of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte hold placards outside the International Criminal Court, where he will be tried on charges of crimes against humanity, in
Is a redelineation exercise in Malaysia’s Parliament due?
February 23, 2026 Petaling Jaya – Malaysia’s parliamentary seats have remained at 222 since 2008, when the country had a population of about 27 million and more than 10.9 million registered voters.
How Facebook’s algorithm is amplifying one Nepali party over all others
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How social media use is changing election outreach, including Nepal
kathmandu – A meeting of CPN-UML affiliated organizations was held on December 9 at the party’s central office in Chasar, just ahead of its 11th National Congress. The meeting, chaired by Secretary
Pakistan’s energy sector isn’t broken by chance. It’s broken by design
Islamabad – Last year, Pakistan found itself in the absurd position of paying a fine to avoid taking delivery of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes it was contractually committed to buying. The
Appeals loom after South Korean ex-president Yoon’s life sentence for insurrection
February 23, 2026 Seoul – After the Seoul Central District Court sentenced former President Yun Seok-yeol to life in prison on Thursday for leading a rebellion, Yun Seok-yeol’s lawyer made it clear
ICC Chamber thwarts bid of ex-president Duterte’s lawyers to reveal information about prosecution’s witnesses
February 23, 2026 The Hague – The International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber rejected a request by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers for prosecutors to disclose certain information about witnesses, including their
Japan PM Takaichi spells out plans to advance bold policy shifts in speech at Diet
February 23, 2026 Tokyo – In her policy address on Friday, Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae laid out her plans to push for bold policy shifts based on the historic mandate she won
Most voters unhappy with Thai election commission’s performance, suspect election fraud
Bangkok – A majority of voters surveyed were dissatisfied with the Electoral Commission’s (EC) handling of the February 8 general election, with many expressing concerns about electoral fraud and a lack of
Who’s fighting who right now?
February 23, 2026 Kuala Lumpur – Do you miss the days when the two heavyweights – Barisan Nasional led by Chairman Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Pakatan Rakyat/Pakatan Harapan led by Datuk
Chronic issues erode Thailand’s economy as political confusion persists
February 23, 2026 Tokyo – Thailand’s House of Representatives vote takes place on February 8 as the country struggles to emerge from two lost decades of political instability. The country’s structural problems
First-time voters in Nepal’s poorest districts want results not empty promises
Australian Chamber of Commerce – Junichande rural municipality in Jajarkot district is the poorest among Nepal’s 753 local units, according to government statistics. For Neera Shahi, 24, of the township’s sixth ward,
Philippine President Marcos to meet former VP Leni Robredo in visit to province
February 20, 2026 Manila – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will visit Naga City on Saturday, February 21, where he is expected to meet former presidential rival and current Naga City Mayor Leni
Billions bleeding, temples blamed: How Malaysia’s moral compass was turned upside down
February 20, 2026 Kuala Lumpur – A country doesn’t collapse because a few devotees light lamps in a small temple; it collapses when billions of dollars are leaked out through corruption, smuggling,
Bangladesh’s new prime minister faces tough tests ahead
February 20, 2026 Dhaka – A landslide victory often feels like a coronation. As streets erupted and social media aflame, the order seemed uncontroversial. This is no ordinary victory for the Bangladesh
Political chaos and election disputes in Thailand raise concerns over possible nullification
2. The principles of ballot and electoral security also stem from the Universal Declaration. It stipulates that elections must be “free and fair.” Therefore, laws are enacted to ensure the security of
Newly-elected Bangladesh PM Tarique urges ministries, state ministers to prioritise public interest
February 19, 2026 Dhaka – Newly elected Prime Minister Tariq Rahman today directed ministers and ministers of state to prioritize the best interests of the people. Foreign Minister Shamma Obaid Islam told
Verdict nears for ousted South Korean president Yoon
February 19, 2026 Seoul – South Korea’s Seoul Central District Court will rule on Thursday on whether former President Yun Seok-yeol led the rebellion by declaring martial law on December 3, 2024.
Nepal’s elections come and go but elephants keep coming
February 19, 2026 jehapa – When dusk falls in Bahundangi, locals brace themselves for familiarity. Herds of wild elephants crossed the Meji River from India into settlements, trampling crops, destroying houses and
Newly-elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman won big in Bangladesh. Far bigger tests await him
Singapore – As a mediocre student in Dhaka, Prime Minister Tariq Rahman was often teased for not being the sharpest knife in the drawer. Now at the head of the country, Bangladeshis
Fasting Indonesia’s free meal program: The Jakarta Post
February 19, 2026 jakarta – Like last year, the National Nutrition Bureau (BGN) plans to continue its flagship free meal program during Ramadan, which officially begins today, even though most students in
Cambodia, Japan sign climate action, biodiversity MoC
Phnom Penh – Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth and Japanese Foreign Minister Ishihara Hirotaka signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on environmental issues. The agreement was signed on February 16 at the Office