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
Japan’s decisive turn: The Korea Herald
February 12, 2026 Seoul – Japanese voters did something they rarely do. They gave nearly unlimited power to a leader not out of nostalgia for stability but out of impatience with drifting.
Systemic rot: How a ‘system’ of corrupt officials and politicians is usurping Karachi’s prime real estate
February 12, 2026 ISLAMABAD – Around 4.30pm on Feb 25 last year, an altercation took place between two groups of people on Mai Kolachi Road, near the US consulate. While the details
Philippines drops anew in world corruption rankings
February 12, 2026 Manila – The Philippines slipped for a third consecutive year in a global ranking that measures the prevalence of corruption, as a flood control corruption scandal uncovered by President
Thailand slips to 116th in corruption index, score 33
Bangkok – February 10, 2026 KRAC corruptionChulalongkorn University’s page shared the 2025 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), which showed that Thailand scored 33/100, ranking 116th globally, below the world average of 42. The
Social media exerts growing influence on Japan elections; shapes issues with often unverified infos
February 11, 2026 Tokyo – In recent years, it has become common for people to consult social media for information when deciding who to vote for. Since 2024, dubbed Japan’s “social media
The political coming-of-age of a generation
February 11, 2026 Dhaka – Growing up as Generation Z means that politics has always been something we learned secondhand through the series of scandals, memes and news clips scrolling across our
Japan’s ruling party cedes 14 Lower House seats to other parties in rare instance coming from landslide win
February 11, 2026 Tokyo – Sunday’s lower house elections presented a rare situation – the Liberal Democratic Party had to cede 14 lower house seats to other parties because it did not
Philippine Congress junks President Marcos impeachment raps
February 11, 2026 Manila – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. officially fended off a first impeachment attempt after 284 House members voted on Tuesday to adopt a Judiciary Committee report declaring two charges
Japan PM Takaichi’s online popularity also drove ruling party to landslide victory in Lower House election
February 11, 2026 Tokyo – A surge in social media interest in Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae could propel the Liberal Democratic Party to a historic landslide victory in Sunday’s lower house election
Bangladesh election: Chief Adviser Yunus issues firm warning on poll violence, assures prompt transfer of power
February 11, 2026 Dhaka – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called on all political parties to issue firm instructions to leaders and activists from the national level to the grassroots to
Bangladesh chief adviser Yunus thanks top bureaucrats for cooperating with interim
February 10, 2026 Dhaka – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today thanked the Secretaries of Ministries and Departments for their cooperation in the administration of the government. He expressed his gratitude in
‘Flood’ of disinformation ahead of Bangladesh election
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Final day of campaigning sees rallies by top leaders across Dhaka
February 10, 2026 Dhaka – As the election campaign entered its final day today, Dhaka witnessed a rally of senior leaders of major political parties, causing traffic jams in parts of the
Thailand, branded the ‘sick man of Asia’: how much hope can a new government deliver?
Bangkok – Thailand is increasingly being described as the “sick man of Asia” due to sharp slowdowns in consumption, manufacturing and tourism – trends that are hitting household livelihoods and raising concerns
Bangladesh votes in world’s first Gen Z-inspired election
News of Bangladesh voting in the world’s first Gen Z-inspired election was first reported by Asia News Network.
Thailand’s colourful elections – Asia News NetworkAsia News Network
February 9, 2026 Bangkok – Thai political rock star Rukchanok “Ice” Srinork performed on stage at the Bangkok Indoor Stadium on Friday night. A recent poll ranked the 33-year-old first-time MP as
Thailand election: PM Anutin declares victory as Bhumjaithai party leads poll
February 9, 2026 Bangkok – Anutin Charnvirakul declared victory and thanked Thai voters for their support of the Bhumjaithai Party after early vote counts showed the party ahead. Anutin said that although
Japan PM Takaichi’s party wins landslide victory, secures single-party majority
February 9, 2026 Tokyo – The Liberal Democratic Party appears certain to gain a one-party majority in the 51st House of Representatives election on Sunday, according to exit polls jointly conducted by
South Korea’s ruling party calls for probe into online posts linking President Lee to Epstein scandal
February 6, 2026 Seoul – South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party on Thursday urged a thorough investigation into online posts claiming links between President Lee Jae-myung and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The party
‘Money being thrown around to buy votes’: Voters in Thailand want more than just handouts
February 6, 2026 Changlai – Chiang Rai street food vendor Benjaporn Maigate is tired of politicians using money to buy votes. “People spend a lot of money to buy votes, but I
Korean Unification Church’s links to Nepal come under new scrutiny
kathmandu – Public interest in the Unification Church’s ties to Nepal has intensified following the release of a series of investigative reports last week. The reports highlight alleged links between South Korean
Politicians must be open to accepting electoral defeats
February 6, 2026 Dhaka – Three things are unique about the upcoming national elections: the revival of the Jamaat-e-Islami, the rise of Tariq Rahman as a central figure in today’s politics, and
Disinformation biggest challenge ahead of Bangladesh polls: election commission secretary
February 6, 2026 Dhaka – The council said it was working to control the situation in a “dignified manner”. Addressing reporters at the EU headquarters in Agargaon this evening, Senior Secretary Akhtar
Will DDP survive? Seoul’s landmark turns into political battlefield
February 6, 2026 Seoul – For more than a decade, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) has been one of Seoul’s iconic landmarks and a “must-see” stop for tourists. Designed by the late Zaha