VP Duterte meltdown won’t melt real issue: Philippine Daily Inquirer
While Duterte’s threat to exhume the late dictator’s remains may have been mere braggadocio, the more concerning tirades were on Mr. Marcos’ performance in his post, which…
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“I am just helping the President’: Gibran defends impromptu visits
VP Gibran said that his impromptu visits, which was a signature move of his father, former president Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, was aimed at checking the progress of some of President…
Jokowi’s leadership: From successful reforms to hubris syndrome?
The change in the style and direction of Jokowi's leadership is one of the indications of hubris syndrome. Hubris is an occupation hazard for all leaders in business, the military…
How misinformation threatens our democracy
In recent years, internet usage and social media penetration have surged in Bangladesh. While this has facilitated the exchange of information, it has also become a breeding…
The plot thickens over calls for Bangladeshi president to quit
After a meeting between a BNP delegation and Chief Adviser Prof Mohammad Yunus around noon yesterday, the party said vacancy in the president's post at this moment would put "the…
‘Economy and employment’ a priority for Japan’s Lower House candidates: survey
Both the ruling and opposition parties appeared to focus on the area as it directly impacts voters’ daily lives.
‘Hands-on’ Indonesia President Prabowo seen to seek close control of budget
Instead of being placed under the command of the coordinating economic minister, the finance minister now reports directly to the President, which indicates a more hands-on…
Pressure piles on Bangladeshi president to step down
As more and more people joined demonstrations for his resignation, the government yesterday called him out on his "lies" about Sheikh Hasina's resignation as prime minister.
This weaponisation of legal cases must stop: The Daily Star
The inclusion of eminent lawyer ZI Khan Panna in a murder case is a disturbing reflection of a trend of legal harassment that refuses to go away even after the fall of an…
Japan tightens security for campaign street speeches, after firebomb attack on LDP headquarters
At outdoor speeches by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is also the LDP president, metal detectors are being used to ensure his safety.