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Japan PM Takaichi’s party wins landslide victory, secures single-party majority

With the election victory, PM Takaichi is expected to advance policies that she touted in the campaign, such as measures for “responsible and proactive public finances,”…

  • Published: February 9, 20268:42 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Thailand election: PM Anutin declares victory as Bhumjaithai party leads poll

The Prime Minister says his party Bhumjaithai is likely to rank No.1 in MPs, thanks voters, and says coalition talks will follow a party executive meeting.

  • Published: February 9, 20268:39 am
  • Author The Nation
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Indonesian government’s budget cuts cast shadow over disaster readiness

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) saw its budget for 2026 slashed to US$29.1 million from US$118.7 million in 2025, while the National Search and Rescue Agency…

  • Published: February 9, 20268:03 am
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Disinformation biggest challenge ahead of Bangladesh polls: election commission secretary

The ballot papers have been dispatched, and campaigns are to end on Feb 10. Postal voting is also on track.

  • Published: February 6, 202610:58 am
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Who can administer the oath to Bangladesh’s new MPs? Law adviser explains

According to the law, if the speaker and deputy speaker are unable to conduct the oath-taking, a person nominated by the president on the advice of the chief adviser may…

  • Published: February 6, 202610:31 am
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Korean Unification Church’s links to Nepal come under new scrutiny

Investigative reports reveal alleged political ties between the church and Nepali leaders, raising questions about influence and accountability.

  • Published: February 6, 202610:25 am
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$123 billion plan to expand Vietnam’s expressway network by 2050

Vietnam has unveiled a long-term road infrastructure plan that would see nearly 9,000 kilometres of expressways built by 2050, as the country seeks to keep pace with rapid…

  • Published: February 6, 202610:20 am
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216 terrorists killed as Pakistani security forces conclude operation in Balochistan: army

The development comes as security forces responded to a spate of attacks across Balochistan on January 31, which brought parts of the restive province to a standstill for several…

  • Published: February 6, 20268:15 am
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Indonesia President Prabowo, predecessor Jokowi speeches heat up talks on 2029 election

Analysts see statements from both politicians as a ‘pre-warm-up’ ahead of the 2029 election amid early speculations on politicians potentially running in the next race.

  • Published: February 6, 20268:08 am
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South Korea’s ruling party calls for probe into online posts linking President Lee to Epstein scandal

One particular video hints at a connection between the Epstein scandal and the Korean president, citing an email between Epstein and Soon-Yi Previn, the wife of the film director…

  • Published: February 6, 20268:05 am
  • Author Choi He-suk

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