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
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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
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte to skip ICC hearing, refuses to recognise its jurisdiction
February 19, 2026 Manila – Former President Rodrigo Duterte has waived his right to appear before the International Criminal Court (ICC) next week, either in person or via video, as he refuses
Bangladesh’s return to democracy – Asia News NetworkAsia News Network
February 19, 2026 Dhaka – While the BNP’s victory was by no means in doubt, its landslide victory was surprising given the fierce competition among challengers. The massive turnout showed confidence in
Sanae Takaichi officially elected 105th Prime Minister of Japan
February 19, 2026 Tokyo – Sanae Takaichi was elected as the 105th Prime Minister at a special session of the Diet on Wednesday. That night, she formed a second cabinet, reappointing all
President Prabowo says Indonesia may need an authoritarian touch to fight corruption
February 16, 2026 jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto said the country may need to adopt some authoritarian measures to effectively fight corruption, while reiterating his government’s commitment to a tougher anti-corruption campaign
Possible outcomes: What happens next in Philippine ex-president Duterte’s ICC case?
February 16, 2026 Manila – After an elaborate five-month delay by his lawyers, former President Rodrigo Duterte has been found fit to participate in pretrial proceedings at the International Criminal Court (ICC)
A surgical strike too far?
February 16, 2026 Kuala Lumpur – Bersatu chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin finally put down the scalpel and performed the radical political surgery he believed was necessary to preserve his party’s authority.
The likely Bangladesh PM’s first crucial challenge
February 16, 2026 Dhaka – Hearty congratulations to the BNP and its leader Tariq Rahman for their brilliant victory. This is not just an electoral victory for one party. This was a
Over 4.7 million Lao citizens to vote in national, provincial elections
February 16, 2026 Vientiane – A total of 4,764,384 citizens are eligible to vote in the elections for members of the 10th National Assembly and the 5th Provincial People’s Assembly held nationwide
Bangladesh politics remains rigged against women: The Daily Star
February 16, 2026 Dhaka – As the dust settles on Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary elections, with the Election Commission (EC) announcing the election of 297 candidates to parliament, a major source of
Rise of YouTube politicians tests South Korea’s democratic resilience
February 16, 2026 Seoul – YouTube’s “silver play button” has become an unlikely new status symbol in South Korean politics. As lawmakers seek more direct ways to reach voters, the silver button
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is ‘World’s Most Powerful Woman,’ The Economist says
February 16, 2026 London – The latest issue of the British magazine The Economist features an article about Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae titled “The most powerful woman in the world.” Given her
Let down time and again, squatters in Nepal’s Palpa have little enthusiasm to vote
palpa – For Jit Bahadur BK, 62, of Jaisi Chaupari in Tansen Municipality 6, land ownership has been elusive for more than three decades. BK moved to Palpa 32 years ago from
Ballots, battles and democracy: The road to Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections
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What to expect at Philippine ex-president Duterte’s ICC confirmation hearing
Home Across Asia What to expect at former Philippines President Duterte’s ICC confirmation hearing Confirmation hearings on charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will begin on February 23, 2026, before Pre-Trial
Pakistan ex-PM Imran claims only 15pc vision left in right eye; top court forms medical team to examine PTI founder
February 13, 2026 Islamabad – The SC also directed that Imran be allowed to talk to his children. Ordered to undergo eye examination and telephone examination by Monday, February 16th. The directive
Thai PM Anutin elevates anti-corruption to national agenda
He said any official who violates regulations or engages in corrupt behavior must be subject to severe administrative or disciplinary action. Taking advantage of falling CPI to push for urgent reforms Anutin
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February 13, 2026 Manila – I was reading an interesting analysis online at the East Asia Forum by eminent scholar Mark Thompson, “Marcos Jr.’s grip on Philippine presidency loosens” when news broke
Bangladesh’s BNP wins historic parliamentary election
News of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s historic parliamentary election win was first reported by Asia News Network.
Thai PM Anutin stays tight-lipped on coalition talks, urges restraint as recount protests grow
February 12, 2026 Bangkok – Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday refused to discuss any options for the next coalition government, saying he wanted to see a clear, confirmed number of
Bangladesh votes, hope rekindled – Asia News NetworkAsia News Network
February 12, 2026 Dhaka – Bangladesh has been without competitive elections for so long that nearly a third of the electorate has never witnessed a real poll in which voters elect the
Japan PM Takaichi drives ahead with priority policies, promotes discussion on consumption tax cuts
February 12, 2026 Tokyo – Japan’s Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party President Takaichi Sanae is pushing ahead with delivering on the party’s policy commitments after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party scored
Indian minister refutes Epstein links, opposition leader Rahul’s allegations
February 12, 2026 New Delhi – Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday strongly refuted Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations linking him with convicted American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Puri told a
‘Due process must be respected’: PM Anwar defends anti-graft chief amid RM800,000 shares controversy
February 12, 2026 Petaling Jaya – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Tan Sri Azam Baki should be allowed to explain himself (picture). The prime minister has defended the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)