Thaksin’s parole stirs anger in Thailand at ‘double standards’ across political spectrum
In it, Thaksin sits thoughtfully by a swimming pool at his Bangkok villa, wearing a neck brace with his right arm in a sling.
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India’s top court bans controversial political funding system
India’s Supreme Court struck down the validity of a controversial political funding tool on Thursday, a move hailed for boosting transparency, but may do little to damage the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party so close to elections.
India’s top court strikes down system for anonymous political donations ahead of national elections
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top court on Thursday struck down a controversial election funding system that allowed individuals and companies to send unlimited donations to political parties without the need to disclose donor identity, a system critics have long said is undemocratic and favored Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party.
Indonesia election 2024: will the country help vote a political dynasty into power?
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, once hailed as a clean-slate leader, is accused of paving the way for the political career of his son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, potentially establishing a political dynasty.
Philippine indigenous groups question ‘true purpose’ of dam project in Marcos’ political stronghold
The Cabacanan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (CSRIP), headed by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), is set to be built on ancestral tribal lands. Any construction would require the approval of tribal councils from the villages of Dampig, Saguigui and Caunayan in the municipality of Pagudpud.
Japanese business sentiment in Hong Kong sinks over 'political stability'
HONG KONG -- Japanese companies in Hong Kong see a business environment marred by deteriorating "political stability," a new survey shows, just as local authorities prepare to impose more comprehensive national security legislation.