Singapore’s SM Tharman to run for President, will resign from PAP on July 7
Mr Tharman, 66, is the first candidate to throw his hat in the ring as no other presidential hopeful has made his intentions public.
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Election commission to make Bangladesh national polls free, fair
In order to keep the election process transparent, the commission has also decided to publish all the activities related to the election on its website for everyone and to invite…
Jahangir Tareen launches Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party with PTI defectors by his side
Elaborating on the need for a new party, the former PTI leader said he had joined politics for just one purpose — to contribute to Pakistan’s progress.
Delay to announcement of election result as recounts ordered
It is expected that the recount will take place on June 11, and the updated results will be announced within this month.
PDI-P takes swipe at Prabowo over controversial Ukraine peace plan
The PDI-P suggested that its own presidential nominee would never propose a plan incongruent with the country's diplomatic stance.
Thaksin may return in July, ready to face judicial process: Paetongtarn
When asked if he would return if the formation of a new government was not complete, she said the existence of a caretaker government would not affect Thaksin's return.
‘Oops, sorry, wrong speech’: Jokowi jokes about politics in Singapore
Speaking at the Ecosperity Week in Singapore, President Jokowi began his speech by welcoming the audience, before posing a mock question about which presidential candidate would…
Japanese politicians brace for a snap election as speculation about lower house dissolution mounts
Meanwhile, the ruling and opposition parties are preparing for a clash on legislation to secure financial resources to increase defense spending, which the House of Councillors…
Jokowi’s ‘meddling’ grounds for impeachment, former deputy minister says in open letter
The statement is the latest to come from an ongoing debate sparked by Jokowi’s admission that he would not remain neutral in the search for his eventual successor.
Time to tighten up ‘noose of law around masterminds who rebelled against state’: Pakistan’s military brass
The army chief reiterated that the Pakistan Army would remain committed to the national obligations of safeguarding the “territorial integrity and sovereignty” of the country.