Ruling on Thailand’s Move Forward Party to be announced today, Aug 7
The Election Commission has requested the court to order the dissolution of the party and revoke the electoral rights of its executive committee members for 10 years, accusing MFP…
National affairs
President Jokowi insists 2025 budget must fit all Prabowo’s programs
The government has included Prabowo’s free school meal program in next year’s planned spending at an allocation of Rp 71 trillion (US$4.38 billion), which has been approved by…
India Congress leader Kharge holds meeting to discuss SC decision on SC/ST quota
During the one-and-a-half-hour meeting, they deliberated on the recent decision of the apex court on SC/ST reservation and the proposed caste census.
Political alliances could push popular candidates out of Indonesia’s November races
The Jakarta gubernatorial election is one of the races where parties have been busily switching sides and forging partnerships to allow them to nominate a candidate for governor,…
Meta apologises for removal of Malaysian PM Anwar’s posts on Hamas leader
Malaysia had asked Meta for an explanation after the posts expressing condolences over Haniyeh's death were removed.
South Korean commandos on Kim Il-sung mission to get first apology
Secret killer squad formed after failed North Korean attempt to assassinate then-South Korean president.
Why I remain hopeful despite Thailand’s fragile democracy
In Thailand, politics often prove stranger than fiction. Having won the majority of seats in last year's general elections, my party and I now find ourselves entangled in legal…
New leadership?
New leaders don’t parachute in but rise organically.
ICC probe: A subtle, monumental shift- Philippine Daily Inquirer
The government’s position was crystal clear: There would be no cooperation with the ICC, since the Philippines, on Duterte’s unilateral order, withdrew its membership in 2018…
China sees major shift amid drop in marriage rates
The trend, attributed to various factors including economic pressures and changing societal norms, reflects a broader shift in marriage patterns across the country, experts said,…