Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin pleads not guilty to sedition charge
According to the charge, Mr Muhyiddin, who is also Perikatan Nasional chairman, was alleged to have uttered the seditious remarks in an open area near Dewan Semai Bakti Felda…
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Elections in occupied Jammu & Kashmir cannot substitute self-determination for its people
Polls for a toothless assembly cannot serve as a substitute for a genuine exercise in self-determination, says the writer.
Vietnam President hands over appointment decisions to new deputy PMs, ministers
Party General Secretary and President To Lam congratulated the officials, affirming the appointment demonstrated the Party, National Assembly, and Government’s recognition of…
Jokowi’s younger son disqualified from November elections, draws flak for US trip amid protests
At 29, Mr Kaesang Pangarep falls short of the minimum age of 30 required at the time of candidate registration, which takes place between Aug 27 and 29. The setback comes after…
‘They come in droves, but leave in droves,’ President Jokowi says near the end of his presidency
While the President did not single out any names or any political party, observers speculated that his remarks reflected his own current situation, particularly as questions…
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir arrives in court for defamation suit against DPM Zahid
According to the statement of claim filed on July 20, 2022, Dr Mahathir alleged that Ahmad Zahid, 71, made defamatory remarks against him during an Umno division meeting in Kelana…
Kishida, like Biden, revives party by stepping aside
Most LDP members were surprised when they heard on Aug. 14 that Kishida would give up his reelection bid, as they predicted he would run and possibly win because no strong…
People have spoken: The Jakarta Post
In a direct response to the protests, Gerindra, which was in charge of the House plenary session to pass the law revision in the absence of many politicians, including those from…
South Korean lawmakers brace for US election as Harris, Trump diverge on North Korea
Ruling People Power Party lawmakers gushed over US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris putting down the North Korean leader in her nomination…
Indonesia’s House, elections agency agree to implement court rulings
They maintained the requirement that candidates be at least 30 years of age before their registration for the regional polls.