Three tough challenges Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai Party faces
Thai politics comprises three main factions: the Pheu Thai Party, which heads the current government; the "old power bloc" – largely made up of parties who are now a part of the…
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Musk’s ‘pivotal role’ in Trump’s victory
The billionaire financially supported the Republican’s campaign and acted as a policy advisor and promoter.
Indonesia President Prabowo says he’s still the boss as VP Gibran temporarily takes reins
It will be the first time that 37-year-old Mr. Gibran, the nation’s youngest vice president, will take command of the government in Mr. Prabowo’s absence.
Enforced disappearances: Inquiry commission finds 8 detention centres
The detention rooms were well-hidden and, in some instances, separate from the holding cells meant for other detainees or arrestees. Cells were so small that a person would not…
America’s choice: The Jakarta Post
Those who claimed the Trump brand would sink the Republican Party were proven wrong, as this time the 78-year-old millionaire won the popular vote, with more than 70 million…
What a second Trump presidency means for Bangladesh: The Daily Star
Experts say a Trump presidency is likely to bring some, if not substantive, changes to the US foreign policy for Bangladesh, with potential ripple effects on issues covering…
South Korea President Yoon offers apology amid growing controversies surrounding first lady
The President stood up and bowed his head in apology during a televised address and press conference marking the second half of his term and providing an outline of the future…
A deep dive into life of US President-elect Donald Trump
On his early life and by his own admission, Trump was not an easy child and in the eighth grade, his parents sent him to the New York Military Academy in hopes of instilling…
Trump on verge of victory over Harris in 2024 US election
Projections are tumbling in, with US media calling wins for Trump in Texas and Ohio, and other reliably Republican-leaning states.
US Electoral College: The unique way a presidential election is decided
In the United States, a candidate becomes president not by winning a majority of the national popular vote, but through a system called the Electoral College. It allots electoral…