Topic
Politics
Thailand’s Election Commission Says Top PM Candidate May Have Broken Election Law
By Jinatamas Saksornchai and Grant Peck
The announcement comes just a day before Parliament is set to convene and vote to select the country's next prime minister.
Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha Announces Retirement From Politics
By Sebastian Strangio
The former general steps down nine years after coming to power in the military coup of 2014.
Funcinpec Touted as a Chance for Seats in Cambodian Election
By Luke Hunt
Can the royalists end Cambodia’s status as a one-party-state?
Madumarov’s Party Accused of Coup Plot in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Where some see the normal activities of an opposition party, the Kyrgyz government sees the seeds of a nefarious coup plot.
China Says Its Foreign Minister Is Ill. A Senior Diplomat Will Take His Place at ASEAN Summit
By Associated Press
It’s unclear what exactly is wrong with Qin Gang, who has missed several crucial diplomatic events in the past month.
Australian National Returns Home After Being Freed in Vietnam
By Sebastian Strangio
Chau Van Kham, a member of the banned pro-democracy group Viet Tan, was arrested during a trip to Vietnam in 2019.
Former Adversaries Unite to Challenge President Solih in Maldives Presidential Elections
By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
But there are serious differences between the constituents of the new anti-Solih partnership on domestic and foreign policy issues.
A Third Term for Uzbekistan’s Mirziyoyev
By Catherine Putz
With 87 percent of the votes in a campaign devoid of genuine competition, the Uzbek president has cemented himself in power much like his predecessor.
MFP Leader Addresses Thai Rallies Ahead of Crucial PM Vote
By Sebastian Strangio
The party's leader Pita Limjaroenrat is hoping to put pressure on military-appointed senators to uphold the people's will.
Does India Need State Governors?
By Neeta Lal
A recent streak of state governors overstepping their authority has India debating if the post is even necessary.
How Abe Shinzo Broke Japanese Politics
By Jio Kamata
With snap elections and sniping at the opposition, Abe eliminated any possible challenge. Without a viable opposition, some pursue extreme measures to bring about change.
Anti-Sweden Rallies Erupt in Pakistan Against Burning of Quran
By Munir Ahmed
Anger has grown in Muslim countries since an Iraqi Christian burned Islam’s holy book in Stockholm last week.