Politics

Despite the PM vote setback, the success of the Move Forward Party during the election has created a new dynamic in Thai politics – one that is likely to persist.

Since elections are unlikely to be held as constitutionally mandated within 90 days, the interim administration is here to stay for some time.

A death sentence for blasphemy has never been carried out. But often, an accusation alone can trigger riots and incite mobs to violence.

The court's decision has paved the way for Parliament to convene on August 22 to select a prime minister.

Despite the outcome of the no-confidence vote, there is no doubt the constant political sniping – both by lawmakers and international players – is damaging to the internal politics of Vanuatu. 

Since the fall of Kabul in August 2021, the Taliban have entrenched themselves in power and common Afghans have been driven into abject destitution.

The decision will make the party more reliant on the support of the military-backed parties whose dominance it has long opposed.

Muhyiddin’s legal victory came just days after his Malay nationalist Perikatan Nasional (PN) bloc further expanded its influence during fiercely contested state elections.

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar is from the troubled province, but he has consistently supported giving the military free rein in Balochistan.

Ulaanbaatar hosted the women’s wings of the International Conference on Asian Party Politics, with a focus on “promoting women’s leadership.”

Surging violence is the most likely scenario, and a compromise is the least likely.

The electoral line-up lays bare political fragmentation in the young and tumultuous democracy.