Hong Kong more unequal, less free as Carrie Lam leaves office
Her term was dominated by pro-democracy protests and Beijing's crackdown, alongside a Covid-19 strategy that has left the city isolated.
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New voters will be ‘game changers’ in 2022 polls: Election official
According to the Commission on Elections Commissioner George Garcia, there are 7 million new voters in the 2022 elections.
Philippines election commission goes after spreaders of ‘fake news’
The poll agency chairman said they will go after persons who spread disinformation but not people who criticize the conduct of the elections.
Who’s attending South Korean president Yoon’s inauguration?
US and China are expected to send key personnel to highlight the gravity of alliance as well as bilateral relations.
Marcos comeback bid shuns norms, recasts history
The 64-year-old has a lot on his plate in the upcoming election that holds a chance for the former first family to return to Malacañang.
Philippine presidential candidates enter final push to woo voters
Marcos, the son and namesake of the ousted dictator, has a wide lead in polls over incumbent vice-president, Robredo.
Material being prepared for my character assassination: Imran Khan
His remarks also come as PTI-linked social media accounts have warned supporters of the dangers of "deepfakes".
Japan PM Kishida stresses willingness to include SDF in top law
Kishida was initially cautious about speaking out on constitutional revision but has gradually become more proactive recently.
Restrictions on freedom of speech undermine Pakistan’s image: Blinken
According to the World Press Freedom Index, Pakistan now ranks even below Taliban-ruled Afghanistan on press freedom scores.
Duterte’s successor needs to change spending priorities: Study
The study said the next administration will need to focus on issues such as supporting Filipino workers who were hit by the health and economic impacts of the pandemic.