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Marriage equality on the ballot as Thai political parties compete for gay votes

The six parties with policies designed to attract votes from the gay community are Move Forward, Pheu Thai, Democrat, Chart Thai Pattana, Thai Sang Thai, and Chart Pattana Kla.

  • Published: May 12, 202310:24 am
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Pakistan Supreme Court terms Imran’s arrest ‘unlawful’, directs him to appear before Islamabad High Court

PTI Chairman Imran Khan was whisked away by paramilitary forces on May 9, leading to violent protests across the country.

  • Published: May 12, 20238:55 am
  • Author Haseeb Bhatti
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Ethnic fault lines in Manipur remain a challenge for India and its Act East Policy: Experts

The road to normalcy in Manipur is a long one, as mutual distrust continues to prevail, compelling many to stay away from their homes in fear of a resurgence in the fighting.

  • Published: May 12, 20238:22 am
  • Author Debarshi Dasgupta
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Philippines starts extending aid to ‘comfort women’

The government has reached out to help WWII sexual slavery victims in Pampanga province, two months after the UN women’s rights committee found that the Philippines had failed…

  • Published: May 12, 20238:21 am
  • Author Tonette Orejas
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PDI-P, NasDem sign up legislative candidates, with some incumbents, ministers on the list

With four days left until registration closes on Sunday, political parties are now scrambling to hand in their list of candidates vying for House of Representatives seats.

  • Published: May 12, 20238:21 am
  • Author Fikri Harish
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Lawsuit against KompasTV raises fresh press freedom concerns

KompasTV editor-in-chief Rosiana Silalahi said the issue had been settled out of court but warned that similar tactics might be used in the future to limit press freedom.

  • Published: May 12, 20238:20 am
  • Author Nina A. Loasana
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As former governor, Anies more popular with Jakarta voters

In a three-horse race simulation, 42.4 percent of respondents opted for Anies, who has the backing of the NasDem Party, the Democratic Party and the Prosperous Justice Party.

  • Published: May 12, 20238:20 am
  • Author Fikri Harish
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Umno remains relevant despite perception of being ‘lifeless’ party: Party president

Umno, which he said has gone through various challenges throughout its 77 years of existence, still has 26 MPs and also four more from other Barisan Nasional (BN) component…

  • Published: May 12, 20238:19 am
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Defection from opposition ‘part of political life’: Analysts

Recently, several former core members of the largest opposition party, the Candlelight Party, announced that they had switched allegiance to the ruling Cambodian People’s Party.

  • Published: May 12, 20238:18 am
  • Author Samban Chandara
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Nothing wrong with President Jokowi interfering with politics: PDI-P sec-gen

PDI-P Sec-gen Hasto Kristiyanto said President Jokowi was only carrying on a political tradition where the incumbent made efforts to influence the outcome of an election.

  • Published: May 11, 20232:13 pm
  • Author The Jakarta Post

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