Politics

The polls will once again see a showdown between the allies of exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the country's conservative establishment.

Once at the forefront of the youthful protests against PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, activists weigh in on the stakes of the upcoming polls.

Despite hundreds of independent self-nominated candidates, Kazakhstan’s new parliament will much resemble its former self.

The annual legislative and consultative sessions indicate that China’s leaders will not waver from their emphasis on control at home and aggressiveness abroad.

A leaked email from the U.N. resident coordinator in Myanmar reveals that U.N. boats were used to transport junta officials to Bangladesh last week.

There is mounting evidence that the military administration has lost its hold on the country.

The policy is part of a recent government push to recognize past episodes of human rights abuses committed by the state.

The appointment of the youthful Vo Van Thuong could hint at a generational leadership transition in the years to come.

Despite efforts at the local level, LGBTQ rights won’t move forward much unless the LDP can find the political will to make it happen. 

Earlier this month, a district court ordered election authorities to suspend their preparation for next year's polls.

This year has seen a series of armed ambushes of local government officials. Meanwhile, the "war on drugs" continues.

After the former PM failed to appear in a court in Islamabad to be indicted on graft charges Friday, Pakistani police moved to arrest Khan, triggering a clash with supporters outside his home.