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Dept of National Defence to secure Philippines sovereignty: Defence secretary Teodoro

On January 31, former president Rodrigo Duterte had claimed that local political forces would regroup in the Davao region to start a movement for Mindanao’s independence.

  • Published: February 6, 20248:33 am
  • Author John Eric Mendoza
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Tensions rise in Malaysia’s ruling coalition after reduced jail sentence for Najib

The deep misgivings of some Pakatan Harapan leaders, after former premier Najib’s jail time was slashed to six years from 12, and his fine reduced by a whopping RM160 million to…

  • Published: February 6, 20248:30 am
  • Author Shannon Teoh
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Pakistan’s electoral system: An illusion of true representation

Winning parties often mirror only a fraction of registered voters, leaving the fate of the majority hanging in the balance.

  • Published: February 6, 20248:28 am
  • Author Javed Jabbar
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China declines comment on S’pore’s foreign interference case, says it’s another country’s internal affairs

Businessman Philip Chan, a naturalised Singaporean born in Hong Kong, was served notice on Feb 2 of the Singapore authorities’ intention to designate him as a politically…

  • Published: February 6, 20248:25 am
  • Author Lim Min Zhang
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President Jokowi denies politicising social assistance

Political and civil groups have repeatedly raised concerns about Jokowi’s actions, saying they were done to garner support for Prabowo and Gibran’s election bid.

  • Published: February 6, 20248:19 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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Indonesia gets ready to assist people with mental disorders on voting day

While hailed for its inclusivity, the participation of people with mentally disabilities has long incited controversy among the public.

  • Published: February 6, 20248:18 am
  • Author Radhiyya Indra
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Congress responds to PM Modi’s criticism, issues point by point rebuttal to his claims

During his speech, PM Modi mentioned that India has become the 5th largest economy in the world, a significant improvement from the 11th spot in 2014. The Prime Minister had also…

  • Published: February 6, 20248:17 am
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Pardons Board should provide clear reason behind decision related to Najib: Civil society organisation

In a statement, the group expressed shock at the decision of the Pardons Board to grant Najib a 50% reduction of his 12-year sentence of imprisonment and a substantial reduction…

  • Published: February 6, 20248:10 am
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Major parties shouldn’t forge electoral alliances among themselves

"The continuity of the present coalition is necessary to complete the remaining tasks of the peace process and for the effective implementation of the constitution," says…

  • Published: February 6, 20248:09 am
  • Author The Kathmandu Post
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‘Aghast’ Supreme Court says poll officer in Indian mayoral election should be prosecuted

It said it was aghast over the way the officer conducted the election by defacing the ballot paper to ensure the defeat of the AAP-Congress combine candidate Kuldeep Kumar.

  • Published: February 6, 20248:08 am
  • Author The Statesman

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