Indonesia’s democracy, not broken, just bent
"In spite of the declining quality of our elections, there are positive signs that tell us that, by and large, the majority of the people in this country still have faith in…
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India’s mega rally by opposition parties: Who said what?
The rally, held at the national capital’s historic Ramlila Maidan, was a major show of strength after the recent arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
LDP set to impose harshest penalty so far in Japan’s political funds scandal
The party leadership placed weight on the fact that the four members were in a position to stop the illegal transfers of money, but did not take action.
South Korea’s Democratic Party gains momentum, takes lead in poll
The ruling People Power Party received slightly less support, with 40 percent replying that "a candidate from the ruling party must be elected to support the current government."
Rival parties’ leaders woo voters in Seoul ahead of April 10 election
Surrounded by cheering supporters, the leaders of the country's two major parties held rival events in Greater Seoul. The move is aimed at winning voters in the capital area since…
Non-compliance: Bangladesh may temporarily shut Facebook, YouTube over spread of “disinformation”
The decision follows the lack of response from social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube to official complaints about rumours and cybercrime.
Government-doctor talks remain at standstill on South Korea’s quota expansion plan
The remarks come after an emergency response committee comprising medical professors from 20 schools demanded that Second Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo be excluded from making…
India’s rainbow opposition coalition puts up a rare show of strength
Opposition parties have accused PM Modi’s BJP of using investigating agencies to stymie their campaigns by cutting off funds and arresting leaders, weeks before the general…
India’s Congress President counters PM Modi’s ‘Katchatheevu’ salvo
In a social media post, Kharge quoted the “meeting of hearts” statement Modi gave in 2015 after signing the agreement with Bangladesh and said that the 1974 agreement on…
No interim relief to Delhi Chief Minister from High Court
The court has given time to the probe agency until April 2 to file its response to the Delhi CM’s interim relief application seeking immediate release from the Directorate of…