By-election results to directly impact Kishida: LDP Sec-gen
A single defeat for The Liberal Democratic Party could lead to a decline in the prime minister’s influence within the party.
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President Yoon vows to combat school violence amid bullying case fallout
The president also committed to enhancing the government's role in education and care, and providing more “equitable and diversified” educational opportunities.
Jokowi may prefer Ganjar, but will his supporters follow suit?
When Jokowi gathered thousands of his supporters last year, bigwigs were visibly uncomfortable with the political muscle-flexing of the former governor.
A year on, Bangladesh election committee yet to earn trust
The last two general elections were not held in a free or fair manner and that eroded the general public's faith in ECs, said Badiul Alam Majumdar.
Yoon’s office under fire over vetting processfor state police investigation chief
Former prosecutor Chung Sun-sin resigned hours after his appointment, as criticism built up over his son's verbal abuse of his classmate five years ago.
Indonesian tax official quits amid uproar over lavish wealth
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati also ordered a thorough investigation into the wealth of the tax official.
Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal calls out higher judiciary’s ‘double standards’ on Imran’s legal matters
He also said the judges “make a mockery of themselves” by repeatedly delaying Imran’s hearings and merely threatening to arrest him.
Thai voters want a down-to-earth, helpful prime minister, poll finds
1,031 eligible voters nationwide were asked to list the qualifications they expect of their new prime minister on a scale of 1 to 10.
Vote counting begins as polling comes to a close in Rajanpur’s by-election
A tough contest is expected between the PML-N’s Ammar Leghari and PTI’s Mohsin Leghari.
Sri Mulyani blasts lavish lifestyle of officials in wake of assault case
The minister was responding to an assault case currently handled by the Jakarta Police involving the son of a high-ranking official in the Jakarta tax office.