New Macao Chief Executive-designate is expected to unite various sectors
Sam, 62, secured 394 votes from members of the 400-strong Macao Election Committee in the city’s six-term chief executive election held at the China-Portuguese-speaking…
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Political activity funds will not be used for Lower House election, says Japan PM Ishiba
Parties provide the funds to their lawmakers. During Wednesday’s party leader debate, the PM said that the money could be used in election campaigning. However, given that the…
Out of power, Nepal’s Maoists seek to redefine agenda
The former revolutionary outfit lacks a clear political ideology compared to other parties, says Maoist leader.
7 of 10 Filipinos won’t back pro-China candidates in mid-term elections: Survey
Released on Monday, the results of the poll conducted from Sept. 6 to 13 showed that 73 percent of Filipinos said they would not support a candidate who is “pro-China at present…
India’s hubris
One wonders whether India realises that until the successful Monsoon Revolution in Bangladesh, the only government in the region that was close to it was that of Sheikh Hasina,…
Jammu & Kashmir’s New Dawn: The Statesman
The Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir have marked a significant turning point in the political landscape of the region. In Kashmir, voters predominantly supported the…
Pakistani government, opposition inch their way to a consensus on constitutional package
The committee which has the representation of all parties, including the PTI, met for the second consecutive day on Saturday amid reports that the constitutional package would be…
Meeting between ex-PM Thaksin and former ally Newin marks a major political realignment
Once close allies, their relationship was shattered when Newin dumped Thaksin by leading his faction, "Friends of Newin", from the People’s Power Party to join forces with the…
After dismissed mayor Guo mess, certificates of candidacy to go online for public scrutiny
Commission on Elections Chair George Garcia cited recent investigations that showed Alice Guo, was allegedly a Chinese citizen, prompted the poll body to act to prevent foreigners…
Filipino-American appointed as first deputy mayor of New York City
Maria Torres-Springer is also a former commissioner of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the largest municipal housing agency in the country.