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Politics
Head of Vietnam’s Parliament Resigns Amid Corruption Probe
By Associated Press
The resignation of National Assembly Chair Vuong Dinh Hue adds to growing perceptions of instability in the country.
India Votes in Second Phase of National Elections
By Ashok Sharma
Around 160 million people in 88 constituencies across 13 states are eligible to vote in this phase of the election.
Indonesia’s Prabowo On Brink of Parliamentary Majority After Receiving Rival Party’s Backing
By Sebastian Strangio
The NasDem party, which backed a competing presidential candidate, said it was ready to pledge its "full support" for the ex-general's administration.
Does Modi’s Anti-Muslim ‘Hate Speech’ Reflect Nervousness?
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
At an election rally, he said that the opposition would redistribute wealth among “infiltrators” and “those who have many children,” an allusion to Muslims.
Indonesian President No Longer a Member of PDI-P After Backing Rival Candidate, Party Says
By Sebastian Strangio
A senior official confirmed that Joko Widodo lost his membership after refusing to endorse its presidential candidate in February's election.
Muizzu’s People’s National Congress Storms to Power in Maldives
By Ahmed Naish
With the support of allies, the PNC has the required numbers in parliament to remove judges and push through constitutional amendments.
With Landmark Corruption Trial, Vietnam’s Communist Party Flexes Its Muscles
By Mai Truong
The highly-publicized nature of the Van Thinh Phat trial is a possible sign of further political turbulence at the upper echelons of Vietnamese politics.
Vietnamese Authorities Arrest Assistant to National Assembly Chairman
By Sebastian Strangio
Coming amid rumors of further political shake-ups, the arrest casts a shadow over the political future of Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
Indonesian Court Rejects Petitions Seeking Rerun of Presidential Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The Constitutional Court's expected verdict has removed the final obstacle to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto taking office in October.
Leadership Shift in the House China Select Committee Could Cripple Congress’ Anti-China Momentum
By Jiachen Shi
Representative Mike Gallagher’s surprise resignation will create a leadership vacuum in the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, which he chaired.
President Muizzu’s Party Sweeps Maldives Parliamentary Elections
By Mohameed Sharuhan
The pro-China People's National Congress won 70 out of 93 seats, while the pro-India Maldivian Democratic Party got just 15 seats in Parliament.
AI and India’s General Elections
By Saqlain Rizve
Parties are using AI to communicate with voters across linguistic divisions but also to malign each other.