Guinea-Bissau backs referendum to expand presidential powers
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Guinea-Bissau’s president is set to gain greater powers after voters approved controversial constitutional changes in a referendum that…
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One year on, Nepal’s Gen Z uprising sees political change and unmet promises
Hyacinth Estrada Nepal marked the first anniversary of the Gen Z uprising on Tuesday with tributes to those killed in…
Sierra Leone passes contested electoral reforms despite opposition walkout
Sierra Leone’s parliament on Monday adopted a constitutional reform bill that would overhaul the country’s electoral regulations in…
Caskets bearing anti-China messages abandoned across Metro Manila
Elan Castanares Philippine authorities have launched an investigation after five caskets containing hostile anti-China and anti-communist messages were discovered abandoned…
US links budget cuts to closure of diplomatic offices
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The United States (US) government has submitted a notice to its Congress that at least five of its…
Nepal records steepest decline in 2026 Global Peace Index
Nepal has experienced a significant deterioration in its peacefulness as the Himalayan country fell to its lowest ranking…
Prosecutors win access to Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s financial records
Rosemarie Zamora After a months-long fight that began in the House, the Senate impeachment court on Monday approved subpoenas for…
Zimbabwe extends presidential terms in controversial constitutional overhaul
Zimbabwe's Senate has passed a controversial constitutional amendment extending presidential terms, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to tighten his…
Hungary introduces two-term limit for prime ministers
Hungary’s parliament on Monday passed the 16th constitutional amendment, limiting a prime minister’s tenure to two terms or…
Armenia’s ruling, pro-EU party basks in electoral victory
The ruling party in Armenia has successfully quashed its opponents during the recent parliamentary elections and indicated a…
EU eyes further membership expansion
Adam Peaker The EU could be moving towards expansion after European leaders came out in support of a speedier accession…
Peru braces for tight presidential run-off after chaotic first round
Peruvians are headed for a pivotal presidential run-off on June 7 after the country’s electoral body confirmed the…
Cockroach Janta Party: India welcomes a new political party of… roaches?
Mary Mae Balasanos India’s youth is now being represented by cockroaches in a rising political parody protest.
Taiwan to maintain US ties despite Trump remarks on independence
Hazel Camba Taiwan has said it will continue strengthening co-operation with the United States despite President Donald Trump’s warning against…
Yoweri Museveni extends decades-long rule in Uganda
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for a seventh consecutive term on Tuesday after securing a dominant…
Philippine VP Duterte impeached by House amid Senate shake-up
Angelica N. Hall The Philippine House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday with 257 votes out of 316.
Brazil’s Lula faces mounting health concerns ahead of October elections
Concerns over Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s health are intensifying, raising doubts about his ability to…
US, Venezuela end seven-year isolation with revived ‘vital’ direct air route
Passengers and spectators have celebrated the arrival of the first US airplane bound for Venezuela that departed from…
Rape law debated to tackle AI abuse in Germany
Germany is facing renewed scrutiny over its sexual assault legislation following a high-profile case involving alleged AI-generated abuse,…
Sassou Ngueso tightens grip on power after Congo poll win
Congo’s incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso tightened his grip on power as the Constitutional Court confirmed his landslide…
Myanmar elects ex-coup leader as its newest president
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has sealed his grip as Myanmar's newest president on Friday after receiving landslide…
France’s former PM Lionel Jospin leaves enduring social reform legacy
Carmela Calling Lionel Jospin, a defining figure of modern democracy in France, died on Monday at the age of 88,…
Volodymyr Zelensky warns US ties at risk but vows not to betray Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Friday that Ukraine is at risk of losing the United States as a…
Debate heats up over plan to reimpose caning in Malaysian schools
The Malaysian government’s plan to reintroduce caning as part of broader efforts to curb widespread school violence has…