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Apollo Quiboloy with presidential candidates at his 60th birthday celebrations in 2010. Photo: Reuters

Apollo Quiboloy Senate bid tests religion’s ‘unholy’ grip on Philippine politics

As his legal troubles mount, the Duterte-linked pastor’s candidacy blurs the lines between religious influence and political power.

As his legal troubles mount, the Duterte-linked pastor’s candidacy blurs the lines between religious influence and political power

President Prabowo: Indonesia’s strongman or steward of Widodo’s legacy?

Mayoral bid by Philippines’ Duterte signals dominance of political dynasties

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Japan’s new PM calls snap election to ‘create a new Japan’

Shigeru Ishiba’s LDP and its junior coalition partner are almost certain to be re-elected on October 27.

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Shigeru Ishiba wants to shore up his mandate to push through policies that include more spending on defence. Photo: EPA-EFE

India’s BJP wins shock victory in Haryana, boosting prospects ahead of key polls

An unexpected victory in the northern state has put Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party on surer electoral footing, analysts say.

Indian Kashmir votes out Modi’s BJP in first election since autonomy stripped

The victory by pro-India party, the National Conference, is a blow to Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, which secured only 27 seats.

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‘I want to serve you’: Philippines ex-president Duterte to run for city mayor

This move is seen as a bid to bolster support for his daughter, Sara, who is expected to run for president in 2028.

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Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, is marking a return to politics by running for mayor of his home city, Davao City. Photo: TNS

Indian minister’s PM job offer claim fuels talk about Modi’s successor

Speculation began to swirl after Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said that he had rejected opposition offers to lead the country.

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Pakistan capital at standstill as Khan supporters protest

Key Khan aide Ali Amin Gandapur, chief minister of Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, was detained by police in Islamabad.

‘We can breathe’: Thailand’s poorest hail US$14 billion cash handout scheme

Critics say the move to give Thailand’s poorest a US$300 cash subsidy papers over structural issues that are holding back the economy.

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Farmers working the fields in Isaan region, Thailand. Photo: Shutterstock

South Korean prosecutors drop charges against first lady over luxury bag saga

She received the handbag and gifts but they did not relate to her official duties and no favours were given in return, prosecutors concluded.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol (left) described the handbag scandal as a political manoeuvre, but later apologised for causing public concerns over his wife Kim Keon-hee’s “unwise behaviour”. Photo: AP

Malaysia PM Anwar’s coalition faces internal cracks after big by-election win

While Anwar is riding high on his successful economic recovery and political manoeuvres, old tensions with his rivals-turned-allies remain.

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India’s plan for simultaneous elections sparks fears of centralised power

The plan, aimed at reducing costs and enhancing governance, has been met with criticism over fears it could undermine India’s parliamentary democracy.

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Asian Angle | Is Asia’s democracy in retreat? Insights from Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand

Political shifts across Asia show the struggles of democratic movements – and why backing despots is not always a safe bet.

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Protesters in Dhaka, Bangladesh, shout slogans as they celebrate Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation on August 5. Photo: AP

Will diplomats’ Kashmir visit alter India’s ‘wrong narrative’ over region?

While India claims the visit showcases normalcy, regional politicians accuse New Delhi of using the visit to gain international legitimacy.

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Kashmiri women queue up at a polling booth to cast their vote during the second phase of the assembly election in the outskirts of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir on September 25. Photo: AP

Joko Widodo’s controversial leadership legacy

Sri Lanka’s new president sparks optimism, doubts over IMF loan revamp persist

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake promises Sri Lankans that his coalition government aims to end the country’s economic and debt crisis.

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Sri Lanka elects leftist leader in rejection of political elite

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Marxist-leaning Dissanayake set to become Sri Lanka’s next president

Dissanayake polled 42.3 per cent of the votes, a massive boost to the 3 per cent he managed in the last presidential election in 2019.

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Singapore’s AI governance bill targets deepfakes in elections to shore up trust

The country is proposing legislation that allows candidates to flag deepfakes of themselves aiming to maintain public trust and ensure fair elections.

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Sri Lanka’s next president could ‘make or break the country’

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Malaysia’s PAS pursues casino ban, diluting stance to widen base beyond Muslims

The party showed strong support for banning gambling at its annual congress even as its leaders seek to make inroads with non-Muslim voters.

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Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) president Abdul Hadi Awang (C) waving during the 2022 general election in Marang, Malaysia’s Terengganu state. Photo: AFP / Malaysia’s Department of Information

‘Gambling is harmful’: Malaysia’s PAS vows to shut casino if it controls Pahang

Parti Islam Se-Malaysia aims to tap the concerns of the country’s Muslim majority over gambling, which is forbidden in the Koran.

Sri Lanka’s 3-way presidential race: will the economy or ethnic issues prevail?

Analysts predict the race will narrow to Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sajith Premadasa, each offering distinct visions.

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2 Indian soldiers killed days ahead of Kashmir polls

The soldiers were killed in a gunfight with suspected militants as Kashmir prepares to hold its first local polls in a decade.

Security is tight in Kashmir after two soliders were killed ahead of regional elections later in September. File photo: EPA-EFE

Japan PM hopefuls agree on Kishida’s economic push but differ on how to do it

The top 9 contenders for leadership of Japan’s LDP make their case for why they should be the ones to succeed Kishida.

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The nine candiates for leader of the LDP pose at the party’s headquarters in Tokyo. Photo: EPA

Malaysia’s Islamist party PAS hints at charm offensive to appeal to non-Muslims

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the party needs to address allegations of being ‘extremist’.

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Feud between Duterte and Marcos camps worsens over embezzlement allegations

The budget for Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s office has been slashed as she alleges an impeachment ‘plot’ against her.

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Asia elections
The latest news, analysis and videos on the elections in Thailand, Indonesia, India, Philippines, Australia and Japan.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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