52 candidates file nominations for 19 National Assembly seats
The parties in the Nepali Congress-led ruling alliance are contesting the election together, while the main opposition the CPN-UML is vying for the election in all the 19 seats on…
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New format on asset declarations for MPs, govt officials to be revealed soon: Malaysian PMO
The PMO said good governance must be an essential part of statutory bodies as they affect the country's economic growth aside from supporting the implementation of strategies by…
In meetings with political bigwigs, foreign diplomats stress need for Pakistan’s elections to be ‘free, fair and inclusive’
The run-up to the polls has been marred by concerns and accusations from political parties and civil society regarding the lack of a level playing field in the political arena.
Three Pheu Thai ministers to vacate House seats for waiting-list candidates
Commerce Minister Phumtham ruled out rumours of the three bolting the party and said their resignation was mainly because they wanted to devote their time to ministerial work.
Korea’s rival parties clash over revote on investigation into first lady
The ruling People Power Party criticized the main opposition party's move as an attempt to delay the scheduling of the revote to gain an upper hand in the April parliamentary…
Pakistan election commission says it is ‘fully functional’ following reports of secretary’s resignation
The electoral watchdog’s statement came after TV channels and media reports alleged Khan had stepped down from his post ahead of the February 8 general elections due to ill…
Maldives government suspends ministers, ruling coalition leader for ‘appalling’ remarks against PM Modi
The action from the Maldivian government came after massive backlash and a call to boycott Maldives as a tourist destination by several Bollywood celebrities for unprovoked…
President Marcos ready to talk to ex-President Duterte regarding media network probe
The statement of the head of the Presidential Communications Office came after Duterte said he wanted to talk to the President “indirectly” about the matter.
Bangladesh PM Hasina secures fourth straight term
The Awami League has won a record fourth straight term, in an election that saw the second-lowest voter turnout since the restoration of democracy in 1991.
Indonesia’s presidential candidates set to spar on foreign, defence policies
Among the hot-button issues expected to be raised during the debate are the recent influx of Rohingya refugees into Sumatra, as well as the modernising of the Indonesian military.