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Middle East and Africa 3 months ago
Netanyahu's coalition moves to seek early vote in Israel
Israel's ruling coalition on Wednesday submitted a proposal to dissolve parliament to pave the way for early elections as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came under mounting attack from ultra-Orthodox parties.
Asia & Pacific 3 months ago
Philippine president calls emergency meeting after chaos at senate
The Philippines president called an emergency meeting of top officials on Thursday amid widening political tensions, a day after gunfire rang out at the Senate where a lawmaker wanted by the International Criminal Court has been holed up fearing his arrest.
Europe 3 months ago
UK's Starmer under renewed pressure as lawmakers urge him to quit
Keir Starmer came under renewed pressure late Monday when four ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour lawmakers publicly called for the British prime minister's resignation after his appeal for another chance seemingly fell on deaf ears.
Asia & Pacific 4 months ago
China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
China on Sunday unveiled 10 new incentive measures for Taiwan, including easing tourist curbs, allowing in "healthy" television dramas and facilitating food sales, following a visit by the island's opposition leader.
Politics 5 months ago
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Anies’ visit to Yudhoyono’s Idul Fitri event sparks rapprochement speculations
Former presidential candidate Anies Baswedan’s surprise visit to the Idul Fitri gathering hosted by former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the Democratic Party's founding leader, has sparked speculation over a possible thaw in ties following their fallout in the last election two years ago.
Asia & Pacific 5 months ago
Myanmar parliament says to start process to select new president on March 30
Myanmar's parliament will start the process to elect a new president on March 30, officials said on Friday, a vote many analysts expect will be won by the head of the junta that seized power in a coup in 2021.
Politics 5 months ago
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Civil groups push back on Prabowo’s 'unpatriotic observers' claim
A rights activist and a legal analyst are among those who have hit out at the President's claim last Friday that government critics were "not patriotic", describing the statement as ill-conceived and ill-timed, especially amid heightened fear after the acid attack on a Kontras advocate the day prior.
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