India’s electoral bonds laundry: ‘Corrupt’ firms paid parties, got cleansed
From PM Modi’s BJP to the opposition Trinamool Congress, parties gained from donations that activists say carry the stink of coercion and quid pro quo.
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South Korea’s Ewha Womans University vows to sue politician over ‘comfort women’ remarks
The Democratic Party’s Kim Jun-hyeok, who is contesting the April 10 general election, made the claim on a YouTube channel last year.
Hun Sen becomes Cambodia’s Senate president, allowing him to act as head of state when king is overseas
Hun Sen stepped down in August after nearly four decades of iron-fisted rule, passing the baton to his eldest son Hun Manet following a landslide win in national polls held without any significant opposition parties.
Are Modi’s economic policies benefitting all Indians?
India is the world’s fifth-largest economy. The World Bank says the nation is leading growth in South Asia.
Pakistan’s PTI slams poll body after Senate election delayed in a province
Election for the upper house of parliament in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa delayed by the election commission after row over reserved seats.
Thai court accepts petition to disband Move Forward Party
BANGKOK -- Thailand's constitutional court said on Wednesday that it has accepted a petition filed by election authorities seeking to dissolve the opposition Move Forward Party, after the party's proposal to amend the country's Law of Lese-Majeste was construed as an attempt to subvert the country's constitutional monarchy.
Hungary’s Orban, a long-time Trump ally, rocked by major scandals ahead of European elections
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has run into political trouble ahead of European parliamentary elections in June, with his ruling party shaken by two political scandals within six weeks.
Rahul Gandhi files nomination for India election from Kerala seat
Gandhi, the leading figure in an opposition alliance fighting an uphill battle against Modi, will contest from Wayanad in the southern state.