Filipinos urged to name and shame credit-grabbing politicians online
The 2026 General Appropriations Act specifically prohibits public officials, candidates, politicians, political parties or their representatives from taking part or influencing…
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Nepal’s democratic transformation
From civil war to inclusive peace, the country has travelled a long road in a remarkably short time, says the writer, adding that the country, "has done so not through external…
Stop the theatricals, start corruption trials ASAP
The writer argues: "People in the Philippines are awake and angry. The 94% who think corruption hurts government don’t want political theatre; they want quick, fair, and obvious…
Is North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s daughter next in line for power, or a tool in party symbolism?
A Unification Ministry official said her prominent presence in public events is more likely intended to reinforce the regime's "socialist great family" narrative — a propaganda…
Out of 16 townships in Yangon Region, 15 townships were won by pro-military USDP candidates
Although the official results of the 100 townships where the second round of elections was held have not yet been announced, some UPFP officials have said on social media that the…
Death penalty requested for South Korean ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol over insurrection charge
If convicted, Mr Yoon would become the second former president in the country's history to be sentenced as an insurrection leader.
Nepal Congress’ special convention extended as leadership selection looms
Party president Deuba seeks legal advice amid concerns over legitimacy of the convention.
Three cardinal rules for building democratic governance in Bangladesh
Citizens want elected leaders to govern properly, a professionalised bureaucracy to implement properly, an activated judicial hierarchy to adjudicate properly, and an empowered…
ICT-1 frames crimes against humanity charges against Bangladeshi ex-PM adviser, ex-law minister
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 sets February 10 for opening statements.
Vietnam’s Communist Party chief Lam seeks presidency in China-style expanded power mandate
Should Mr Lam succeed, the military, a powerful faction within the party, would give up the presidency in exchange for maintaining a broad autonomy over the promotion of its…