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Politics
China’s Influence Weighs Heavily on Solomon Islands Election
By Priestley Habru
Chinese cash is reaping political rewards ahead of the Solomon Islands election as the West fails to walk the talk in its Pacific step-up.
Divided INDIA Bloc Could Help BJP in India’s Jammu & Kashmir
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The upcoming general election is the first in J&K since the Modi government’s controversial decision in August 2019 to revoke its autonomy and strip it of its statehood.
Breakaway Factions Could Erode Support of Parent Parties in Maldivian Elections
By Ahmed Naish
The split between the MDP and The Democrats, for example, could undermine the MDP’s chances.
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Step Down on May 15
By Associated Press
Lee will hand power to his deputy, Lawrence Wong, in a long-planned transition.
Kyrgyzstan Adopts Law Targeting Foreign-Funded NGOs
By Colleen Wood
The restrictive law was first proposed 10 years ago. How could it affect Kyrgyz society now that it’s been passed?
Congress Party’s Election Manifesto Creates a Buzz
By Kavita Chowdhury
Its focus on job creation, which has been among the top concerns of respondents in a recent survey, has rattled the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
Afghanistan’s Taliban Leaders Issue Different Messages For Eid
By Riazat Butt
They signal tensions between hardliners and moderates who want to scrap harsher policies to win outside support.
South Korea’s Legislative Election: What Went Wrong for the PPP?
By Kyle Pope
The leadup to the election saw President Yoon Suk-yeol embroiled in a series of damaging incidents. His party paid the price.
In Eid Message, Taliban Leader Lashes out at Critics in the International Community
By Catherine Putz
“If anyone has any issues with us, we are open to resolving them, but we will never compromise on our principles or Islam,” Akhundzada said.
In South Korea, President Yoon’s Lame Duck Era Officially Begins
By Mitch Shin
The opposition Democratic Party of Korea won a landslide victory in the 22nd general elections, largely due to Yoon's unpopularity.
Ethnic Karen Rebels Complete Capture of Strategic Myanmar Border Crossing
By Sebastian Strangio
The fall of Myawaddy, a major hub of overland trade between Myanmar and Thailand, could have significant ramifications for the course of the country's conflict.
Exit Polls Suggest a Big Win for South Korea’s Liberal Opposition Parties in Parliamentary Election
By Hyung-jin Kim
Unofficial exit polls suggest the Democratic Party could expand its majority, which would leave conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol a lame duck for his remaining three years in office.