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Politics
Cross-Strait Issues Take Center Stage in Taiwan’s Presidential Race
By Brian Hioe
Both Ko Wen-je and Hou Yu-ih have endorsed resurrecting the controversial Cross-Strait Services Trade Agreement, the subject of mass protests back in 2014.
India’s Manipur State on the Brink of Civil War
By Sheikh Saaliq
Prime Minister Modi has been silent since the violence erupted in early May. Manipur’s chief minister says all is well. Meanwhile, Manipur burns.
Malaysia Sets Important State Polls for August 12
By Sebastian Strangio
The six state polls, especially those in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, shape as a crucial political test for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan coalition.
Cambodia Bars Members of Meta’s Oversight Board From Entering the Country
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement followed Meta's decision to suspend Prime Minister Hun Sen's Facebook account for breaches of its policies on violence and incitement.
Thai Parliament Picks Veteran Politician as Speaker Ahead of PM Vote
By Sebastian Strangio
Wan Muhamad Noor Matha was the compromise candidate after the two largest opposition parties failed to agree who should occupy the important post.
Timor-Leste’s Independence Hero Xanana Gusmao Returns to Power as PM
By Gantry Meilana
In parliamentary elections in May, the veteran leader capitalized on widespread discontent with the outgoing Freitilin government.
Vietnam Calls for Tech Giants to Use AI to Remove ‘Anti-State’ Content
By Sebastian Strangio
The demand marks a further incremental tightening of the state's control over the online sphere.
Shooting Kills 2 in India’s Manipur as Opposition Leader Visits Troubled State
By Wasbir Hussain
Over 100 people have been killed in violence between majority Meitei and minority Kuki groups over the past two months.
Thai Opposition Parties Settle Dispute Over House Speaker Role
By Sebastian Strangio
The Pheu Thai Party has reportedly agreed to the Move Forward Party taking the role of house speaker, in exchange for the two deputy house speaker posts.
Cambodian PM’s Account Deactivated After Meta Oversight Board Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
The Cambodian leader has responded by ordering the closure of his Facebook account and migrating to Telegram and TikTok.
The Political Ideology Behind Anti-Conversion Laws in India
By Rashad Khan
As Congress vows to amend the controversial law in Karnataka, a look at the motivations underpinning such legislation.
Myanmar Junta’s Drug Trafficking Links
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Efforts by the former NLD government to check drug trafficking through enhanced surveillance seem to have been abandoned after the coup.