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Preparations for Japan’s next general election set to accelerate as parties decide on candidates, campaign pledges

On Wednesday, PM Sanae Takaichi informed executives of the ruling parties about her intention to dissolve the House of Representatives at an early date in the upcoming ordinary…

  • Published: January 16, 202611:29 am
  • Author Masashi Nakata and Koichiro Shigematsu
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No longer tenable for him to continue as the Leader of Opposition’: PM Wong removes Pritam Singh from post

PM Wong said his decision was necessary to uphold the rule of law, as well as the dignity and integrity of Parliament.

  • Published: January 16, 202611:23 am
  • Author Ng Wei Kai
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Indonesia President Prabowo turns lush, private sanctuary into command outpost

Located some 60 kilometres from Jakarta, the Hambalang estate has served as his sanctuary for years.

  • Published: January 16, 20269:53 am
  • Author Yerica Lai
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Thai former PM Thaksin eligible for parole in May, says Corrections Department official

The official, who requested anonymity, clarified that while Mr Thaksin has not served enough time for his inmate classification to be upgraded from middle to excellent level,…

  • Published: January 16, 20269:49 am
  • Author The Nation
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Seoul court sentences ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 5 years in prison for obstructing arrest

This marks the first verdict on cases stemming from his 2024 failed declaration of martial law.

  • Published: January 16, 20269:00 am
  • Author Lee Seung-ku
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Malaysian party Umno’s Youth wing urged to continue speaking up

Umno's deputy president, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, also called for the Youth Wing to wrest the narrative of being the Rakyat’s heroes from the Opposition.

  • Published: January 15, 202611:26 am
  • Author Gerard Gimino, Rahimy Rahim, and Teh Athira Yusof
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Thai anti-corruption commission reveals ex-PM Paetongtarn and family’s assets at THB11.32 billion after PM exit

This represents a decrease of over THB2.67 billion compared to her initial declaration upon taking office in early 2025, primarily due to changes in investment values.

  • Published: January 15, 202611:17 am
  • Author The Nation
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China and US geoeconomic competition: The relevance for Korea

The writer says, "To understand this great power competition, it is helpful to think of three critical areas."

  • Published: January 15, 202610:39 am
  • Author Matteo Maggiori
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Signs of thaw in China-Canada relations

Sino-Canadian relations have seen fluctuations in recent years.

  • Published: January 15, 202610:35 am
  • Author Liu Dan
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‘Limited options’ for Pakistan to circumvent US punitive tariff on Iran

According to the writer, what distinguishes this move from previous sanctions regimes is its breadth.

  • Published: January 15, 202610:22 am
  • Author Baqir Sajjad Syed

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