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West Bengal chief CM inciting violence over India’s controversial Muslim property law: Union Minister

By asking people to protest and refusing to comply with a law passed by Parliament, the Chief Minister is clearly inciting violence, Union Minister Rijiju said.

  • Published: April 16, 20251:14 pm
  • Author The Statesman
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Philippine President Marcos’ approval, trust ratings fall; VP Duterte’s numbers go up

Results of the Pulse Asia Research survey showed Duterte is the only top official who showed an improvement in her performance ratings, rising by 7 percent from 52 percent in…

  • Published: April 16, 202512:32 pm
  • Author Charie Abarca
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Law banning deepfakes of candidates in place for first time in Singapore elections, among other guidelines

Announcing campaign guidelines on April 15, the Elections Department said the rules related to online campaigning would protect prospective candidates who have paid their election…

  • Published: April 16, 202510:00 am
  • Author Vanessa Paige Chelvan and Gabrielle Chan
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Singaporeans will go to the polls on May 3, Nomination Day on April 23

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore warned people to stay alert for cyber threats, such as phishing attempts and fake social media accounts spreading misinformation.

  • Published: April 16, 20259:10 am
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With less than 50 days to go, South Korea’s presidential primaries take shape

The early presidential election takes place after the Constitutional Court's unanimous ruling to confirm the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched martial…

  • Published: April 16, 20259:05 am
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Indian probe agency files charge sheet against opposition leader Rahul, mother Sonia in money laundering case

The Special Court has fixed April 25 for hearing arguments on taking cognizance of the prosecution complaint.

  • Published: April 16, 20258:45 am
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Rajasthan: Congress vows to defend Constitution, slams BJP for undermining constitutional values

“In blatant defiance of the Constitution, the BJP is attempting to polarize politics and society. However, they will neither succeed in destroying democracy nor in discarding…

  • Published: April 15, 20251:41 pm
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Japan’s political parties agree to curtail online political ads ahead of national constitution referendums

The National Referendum Law bans the broadcast of TV and radio ads either for or against constitutional revision in the two weeks before a vote, preventing voters from being…

  • Published: April 15, 20251:33 pm
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Online hate surged after Dec. 3 martial law in South Korea, driven by far-right forums

The country saw a year’s worth of harmful content in just three months after martial law declaration.

  • Published: April 15, 202512:33 pm
  • Author Moon Joon-hyun
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Deepfakes cast shadow over South Korea’s presidential election

These videos feature leading presidential contenders, including main opposition leader Rep. Lee Jae-myung and ruling party figures such as Han Dong-hoon and Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo, in…

  • Published: April 15, 202511:35 am
  • Author Choi Jeong-yoon

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