Duterte vows orderly, clean, honest elections on May 9
He also said he will not endorse any presidential candidate “now until December” and he requested his Cabinet members also to not openly endorse any candidate.
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Hong Kong’s largest political party pledges support for John Lee in Chief Executive race
The Executive Committee of the party has unanimously agreed that John Lee is an ideal candidate for the city’s top job, according to the party chairperson.
Kishida remains active in his LDP faction
Even after becoming prime minister, he has remained his faction’s leader, attending its Thursday afternoon meetings about once a month.
Sri Lanka President agrees to form interim government with new PM, cabinet: Sirisena
The president has also agreed to appoint a National Council as proposed by Sirisena’s Sri Lanka Freedom Party.
South Korean PM, foreign minister nominees besieged over scandals at hearing
The nominees faced a barrage of questions from ruling party lawmakers.
Bangkok residents spoilt for choice in governor election with 30 candidates in the race
The vote is seen as a prelude to the general election - expected by next March - and could serve as a barometer of voter sentiment.
Imran says Fox News analyst’s remarks ‘reaffirmation’ of US conspiracy behind his ouster
The former prime minister has also called for countrywide protests and a long march to the capital in the last week of May.
Who will replace Prayut as PM if his term is ruled to end in August?
Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan is tipped to succeed General Prayut Chan-o-cha as interim PM should the Constitutional Court rule that Prayut must demit office…
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange head indicted for leaking military secrets
A North Korean was able to acquire images of the defense network website and military security guidelines.
Duterte: Drug war deadline just campaign ‘hubris’
When Duerte’s self-imposed six-month deadline lapsed, he said he would fulfill his promise in another six months.