Son of Sri Lanka’s ex-leader Mahinda Rajapaksa to run for president
Governing party nominated Namal Rajapaksa to challenge incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe in the September 21 election.
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Heir apparent to Sri Lanka’s powerful Rajapaksa family will run in September’s presidential election
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The man who is considered the heir apparent to the powerful Rajapaksa family in Sri Lanka will contest the presidential election in September, his political party said Wednesday, in an apparent bid to regain his family’s lost power after a humiliating setback two years ago during an unprecedented economic crisis in the Indian ocean island nation.
India’s top court rules to allow caste subclassification. Will it open a ‘Pandora’s box’?
While the ruling could help the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strengthen ties with less privileged groups, analysts say it also risks “setting off intra-Hindu sub-community rivalries”, creating divisions within the party’s base of support. It could also pressure Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, as its stability now depends on coalition partners advocating for a caste-based census.
Sri Lanka party names Rajapaksa scion as presidential candidate for September 21 election
A scion of the powerful Rajapaksa clan is running for Sri Lankan president in elections next month, more than two years after his populist uncle led the country to its worst economic crisis ever.
Thai court dissolves election-winning Move Forward Party, bans its leaders from politics
The ruling effectively wipes out the votes of 14 million people who had hoped for sweeping changes to one of Asia’s least equal societies; stubs out the political career of party frontman Pita Limjaroenrat and nudges Thailand deeper into political and economic crisis.
Thai Constitutional Court orders Move Forward Party to dissolve
BANGKOK -- Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday ordered the dissolution of the largest opposition Move Forward Party over campaign advocacy to amend the country's lese-majeste law, a major blow to the progressive party that won the most seats in last year's general election.
Bangladesh’s interim government will take oath on Thursday, says the military chief
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s military chief said Wednesday that an interim government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus would be sworn in on Thursday night as he returns from Paris to take over the administration amid struggle for restoring stability after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to step down and flee.
Hindus in Bangladesh Face Revenge Attacks After Prime Minister’s Exit
Hindus in Bangladesh, perceived by many to be supporters of the prime minister who was ousted in a popular uprising, braced for violent reprisals on Wednesday as the rudderless country awaited the formation of a new government after a month of unrest.