Detained preacher’s senate bid highlights ‘broken’ Philippine electoral system
It is not unusual in the Philippines for candidates to run for public office while on trial or from behind bars.
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Delhi CM Atishi forcibly evacuated from official residence, alleges city’s Chief Minister Office
This is the first time in the country’s history that a CM’s residence has been evacuated in such a shabby manner, lamented the CMO.
Dismissed Philippine mayor Guo junks plan to seek reelection
Guo is currently detained at the Pasig City Jail Female Dormitory on multiple charges, including graft, qualified human trafficking, money laundering, and tax evasion.
Japan PM Ishiba to dissolve Parliament for ‘honeymoon’ snap election
Mr Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party has governed Japan almost uninterrupted for decades – albeit with frequent leader changes – and is almost certain to be re-elected.
Netizens troll Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi after Congress’ defeat in Haryana
The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha was trolled for his recent "jalebi" remarks during an election rally in Haryana.
Prabowo’s flagship program to offer two school meals daily: Advisor
The president-elect's flagship free meal program has evolved from its initial aim to combat stunting to providing two meals per student per day, a top advisor has said at an…
2 months of Bangladesh’s interim government: Hopes still persist
Notwithstanding the government's shortcomings, the people are still convinced about the unique opportunity ahead of the nation and continue to entrust the man at the helm with…
Tak Bai case tests Thai PM but can crisis be turned into opportunity?
The Tak Bai incident in 2004 resulted in the deaths of 78 people due to suffocation inside military trucks during a transport, leaving families grieving and reigniting the…
Prevalence of political clans: Philippine Daily Inquirer
As the period for the filing of candidacies for the 2025 midterm polls closes today, Filipino voters are left to assess the caliber of the aspirants who will be wooing them in the…
From Parliament to Changi Prison: Former Singapore transport minister Iswaran’s fall from grace
Over a nearly 40-year career, Mr Iswaran had held positions in the Education Ministry and Temasek before his appointment in 2015 as minister of trade and industry.