UPDATE: Over 200 dead in coordinated Sri Lanka attacks
The attacks seem to target Christian churches and popular luxury hotels. At least 200 people are dead and hundreds injured in coordinated bomb attacks across Sri Lanka. The…
Jokowi: World leaders congratulate me
Joko Widodo offers rebuke to victory claims from the opposition. In a subtle rebuke to his rival’s repeated victory declaration, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said on…
Prabowo declares victory, again
The former military man claims poll win. Presidential contender Prabowo Subianto declared victory again over the incumbent Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Thursday evening —…
Jokowi calls for unity after bitter election battle
Both sides have claimed victory in the last 24 hours. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called on members of the public to reunite as brothers and sisters following the…
In Indonesia, a nation of voters won’t be swayed
Change no longer the rallying cry in Indonesia. When Joko Widodo first ran for president in 2014, Indonesia was in the mood for change. Everything about Mr Joko then was about…
Prabowo is unlikely to go down without a fight
Jokowi calls on voters to unite as opposition claims victory. Quick counts show the incumbent Mr Joko Widodo and his running mate Ma’ruf Amin in the lead in…
Profile: Priyanka Gandhi
A look at a complicated legacy and a possible game changer in India’s political scene. Earnest political activists and regular folk alike will tell you the media fascination…
Update: Jokowi looks set to win second term
Exit polls show the incumbent winning a new term in office. A quick count conducted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies and Cyrus Network projects that President…
Indonesia steps up cyber patrols, security preparations ahead of elections
Security is an important issue as Indonesia heads to polls. Indonesian police have stepped up cyber patrols, targeted potential conflict hot spots and prepared contingency plans…
What to expect on Indonesia’s election day
Indonesians go to the polls on Wednesday (April 17) to elect their President, Members of Parliament as well as local leaders at district levels. POLLS OPEN AT 7AM Polling stations…