Infighting and fissures disrupt Nepal’s ruling party
The Prime Minister has been accused by his party members of limiting his leadership to a small faction, failing to govern efficiently, and displaying authoritarian tendencies.…
Former Malaysian first lady in court to face corruption charges
The wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, Rosmah Mansor, is arrested on corruption charges. Rosmah Mansor, the wife of disgraced former Malaysian prime minister…
Conflict over U.S. base to intensify in Japan
The debate over US bases in Okinawa is likely to intensify after the election of a new governor. The confrontation between the central and Okinawa prefectural governments will…
Finger-pointing over tsunami warning
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has stood by its decision to lift a tsunami warning soon after it was issued. When the powerful earthquake…
Duterte warns police not to join any coup attempt
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday called on policemen not to join any “stupid” coup attempt against his administration. “Do not go into such stupid thing as coup d’…
Maldives strongman Abdulla Yameen in shock election defeat
The Maldivian election was watched closely as an indicator of China’s growing influence in the Indian Ocean region. Maldives strongman Abdulla Yameen’s hopes for a…
Abe wins 3rd term as president of ruling LDP
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was reelected president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party for a third consecutive term on Thursday. “I will put all my strength and soul into…
A land with no smiles
The Thai middle class’ Faustian bargain with the military is hampering true democracy in the country. Almost ten years ago, I met a protester on the streets of Bangkok. It was a…
New airport construction adds to China’s influence in the Maldives
Maldives airport opened a new runway constructed by China this week, a sign of Beijing’s growing influence on the island nation. Maldives airport opened its newly developed…
Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif released from jail
Nawaz Sharif and his family were released from Adiala jail on Wednesday after the Islamabad High Court suspended their respective prison sentences in the Avenfield corruption…