Move Forward accused of ‘double standards’ in sexual misconduct cases
Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, a party mentor, was among those questioning the party’s resolutions announced late on Wednesday to expel one MP and save the other.
Pakistan initiates nationwide operation to deport illegal foreign nationals
Of the more than four million Afghans living in Pakistan, the government estimates 1.7 million are undocumented.
Amid mourning for ex-premier Li Keqiang, Beijing treads fine line between grief and dissent
While allowing for some public expressions of sadness over Mr Li’s death, Beijing is taking steps to prevent the mourning from developing into criticism of the current…
President Marcos to voters: Pick best bet, don’t yield to vote-buying
President Marcos also assured the public that they are monitoring reports and that the election commission is doing everything possible to stop vote-buying.
2024 Indonesia elections chance to ‘rejuvenate democracy’ in Southeast Asia
Analysts agreed that the region is currently backsliding or, at the very least, stagnating in democracy, as a result of domestic political occurrences around or during elections.
Weak economy casts shadow on Indonesia’s election season
Political observers say the state of the economy not only affects voter sentiment towards the incumbent government, but could also stoke instability when campaigning kicks off.
A year after Halloween crowd crush, legislation remains stalled
Of about 40 bills in which lawmakers brought up the Itaewon crowd crush incident as an instigation, just one has become law.
China sacks defence minister Li Shangfu; ex-foreign minister Qin Gang also removed as state councillor
This is the second such leadership shake-up in recent months, after Mr Qin was sacked as foreign minister in July.
Philippine diplomat apologizes for ‘sarcastic response’ to Israel war
Philippine Special envoy to China Teodoro Locsin Jr. said it was only a “sarcastic response” to another post, adding that he immediately deleted it as he realized it “could…
Paetongtarn ideal for Pheu Thai leader’s job: PM Srettha
The prime minister said he had worked as Paetongtarn’s adviser before becoming premier, and he believes she has the potential and determination to work hard.