Duterte names 46 politicians on narcolist
Many are contesting in mid-term elections later this year. President Duterte on Thursday night identified 43 local officials and three congressmen, most of them running in midterm…
Wife of militant detonates bomb in Indonesia
Security officials around the region are wary of returning militants from the middle east. The wife of arrested Indonesian militant Husain alias Abu Hamzah detonated a bomb that…
India-Pakistan escalation gives edge to Modi in re-election bid
We take a look at the factors that will influence the upcoming Indian elections. The adage that no Indian election is fought solely on economic issues has hit home with a…
Lobby group does not welcome Taipei mayor US visit
Group says mayor too ‘pro-China’. The Taiwanese Association of America said on March 8 that it does not welcome Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je’s planned visit to the United…
India going to polls over five weeks from April 11
The world’s largest democracy prepares to go to polls with select issues in mind. India will hold elections over five weeks starting on April 11 involving some 900 million…
Banned party’s supporters urged to vote for ‘democratic camp’
The party and its executive was dissolved and banned from politics for 10 years. Thai Raksa Chat leader Preechaphol Pongpanit said yesterday that he and other party executives…
Judges rule unanimously to dissolve Thai Raksa Chart.
Judges said the party’s decision to run the princess was a ‘threat to monarchy’. The Constitutional Court yesterday disbanded the Thai Raksa Chart Party for nominating…
Time for trusting Thai junta coming to an end
After four years of military rule, the military’s credibility is at an all time low. By the time the military holds elections on March 24, Thailand will have spent 1,767…
Pheu Thai No 1 choice, but well short of majority
If the former ruling party cannot find a way to majority either through the election or a coalition, it may mean more military rule. The previous ruling party, Pheu Thai, is…
Pakistan will respond: Politicians react to India’s attack
Opposition, government condemn breach, say armed forces are prepared to protect the nation. As the nation awoke to the news of a violation of the Line of Control by India on…