EU’s criticism of HK election misguided
The writer says it is unreasonable to demand that “full democracy” be installed in Hong Kong at one fell swoop.
Politics
What would a Marcos Jr. presidency mean for democracy?
The culture of lies and deception through misinformation and troll farms has made democracy more vulnerable.
After Philippines, Indonesia too is ripe for return to authoritarianism
The writer says after 24 years of experimenting, Indonesia’s democracy is still largely a work in progress.
Weak, fragile support base threatens Yoon administration’s successful start
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol starts with one of the lowest popularity ratings for new presidents.
SLPP goon attacks trigger massive wave of violence
The attacks on the anti-government protesters triggered a wave of violence across many parts of the country.
‘My gratitude can’t wait’: Marcos addresses nation after runaway lead in polls
While acknowledging that the vote count for the presidential race is not yet final, Marcos Jr. said his gratitude towards those who supported him “cannot wait.”
‘You are the Mir Jafar I talk about,’ Imran tells PM Shehbaz in Jhelum power show
Imran also claimed that the Pakistan Army and his party were the only two entities keeping the country from "breaking apart" in the face of alleged propaganda campaigns being run…
SEA Games to light up Hanoi after Covid-19 delay
The 11-nation SEA Games include traditional Olympic sports such as athletics, swimming and boxing, and also regional ones like sepak takraw, an eye-catching volleyball-style sport.
Faulty vote counting machines: More than just a hiccup in 2022 polls
Several reports stated that many voting precincts encountered faulty machines, causing voters to camp inside school grounds or voting centers just to personally feed their ballots.
Filipinos see new Marcos as a catalyst for change and growth in the country
“He pledged housing projects for the poor and also to provide free land to farmers”, says a hopeful citizen, reiterating that “almost all Filipinos want change”.