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Labor increases its majority in Australia
Published on 03/05/2025
» SYDNEY - Anthony Albanese claimed a historic second term as prime minister of Australia on Saturday, in a dramatic comeback against once-resurgent conservatives that was powered by voters’ concerns about the influence of US President Donald Trump.
Hungary set to restrict constitutional rights in 'Easter cleanup'
AFP, Published on 14/04/2025
» BUDAPEST - Hungary's parliament on Monday is expected to approve constitutional changes further clamping down on rights for LGBTQ people and other groups, part of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's "Easter cleanup" against his domestic opponents.
In authoritarian echo, Indonesia president suggests scrapping regional elections
Published on 13/12/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has suggested scrapping one of the country's two nationwide elections to cut costs, advocating a return to a model similar to that used during its three-decade era of authoritarian rule.
US elections: The aftermath
Business, Published on 22/11/2024
» The US presidential election on Nov 5 was one of the most anticipated events of the year and the result was a surprisingly clear victory for Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
Bangkok traffic cure
Oped, Postbag, Published on 26/10/2024
» Re: "Congestion fee questions", (Editorial, Oct 23). Indeed, penalising parties using private cars coming to town does not alone solve the horrendous traffic jams that some Bangkokians have to endure. The crucial enticement is to provide alternatives that are reliable citi-wise and popular. In London, it is usual to see most office workers taking public transport to work and using private cars at weekends.
Mind over tariffs
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/08/2024
» Re: "Call for new tariffs on Chinese goods", (Business, Aug 8).
No happy ending after Sheikh Hasina's downfall
News, Mihir Sharma, Published on 09/08/2024
» It might look like the replacement of Bangladesh's long-serving prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is a happy ending for a country that seemed to be inexorably sliding towards authoritarianism. After all, Ms Hasina's rule had become so paranoid that she even burned political capital on persecuting Dr Yunus, widely feted for his role in rural development in Bangladesh and beyond. But, although Ms Hasina's exit was overdue, what comes after might wind up being worse.
7 killed in Bangladesh clashes as protesters push for PM to resign
Published on 04/08/2024
» DHAKA - At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday as police fired tear gas and lobbed stun grenades to disperse tens of thousands protesters calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.
Bangladesh's youth uprising has Arab Spring echoes
News, Published on 27/07/2024
» In recent weeks, the Bangladeshi government has cracked down violently on students demanding equitable access to coveted government jobs amid an unemployment crisis. To contain the protests, authorities have shut down all educational institutions, imposed a strict curfew, and cut off internet access. Thousands of police officers and paramilitaries have been patrolling the streets, and more than 170 people have died.
Senate election off to wobbly start
Published on 09/06/2024
» The Senate race kicks off on Sunday in 928 districts nationwide amid concerns the new election system may not deliver the Upper House intended by charter drafters.