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Rapper-turned-politician on course for Nepal election triumph
AFP, Published on 07/03/2026
» KATHMANDU - The centrist party of rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah looked set to win Nepal’s general election by a landslide in parliamentary polls, according to Election Commission trends Saturday, but with counting still far to go.
Reform mandate meets political reality
Published on 07/03/2026
» The post-election political landscape has entered a delicate new phase after voters endorsed the first step towards constitutional change in a referendum held alongside the Feb 8 general election — a victory claimed by the People’s Party.
Asian equities endure worst week since March 2020
Business, Published on 07/03/2026
» RECAP: Asian equity markets steadied on the final trading day of a volatile week, even as the Mideast conflict raged on. With a 6.4% decline, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index had its worst week since March 2020.
Bhumjaithai coalition faces daunting challenges
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/03/2026
» As the Election Commission (EC) shrugs off legal hassles and proceeds with MP endorsements, the formation of a new coalition government, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) at the helm, is taking shape.
Iceland proposes Aug 29 referendum on EU bid
AFP, Published on 06/03/2026
» REYKJAVIK - Iceland's government on Friday proposed that a referendum be held on August 29 on resuming the country's EU membership talks after they were terminated in 2015.
Klatham MP summoned in online gambling probe
Online Reporters, Published on 06/03/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has summoned Klatham Party MP Chonnaphat Naksua to acknowledge charges linked to an online gambling and money-laundering network, following raids that uncovered audio and chat evidence reportedly tying him to the network.
Poll finds strong opposition to tainted ministers
Post Reporters, Published on 06/03/2026
» Nearly half of Thais reject the idea of having cabinet ministers with records of corruption, according to a new poll highlighting strong public demand for integrity and competence in government.
Indonesia to withdraw from Trump's Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians
Reuters, Published on 06/03/2026
» JAKARTA — Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has reassured local Islamic groups that he will withdraw from United States President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' if the platform does not benefit Palestinians, a government statement said on Friday.
EU to ban plant-based 'bacon' but veggie 'burgers' survive chop
AFP, Published on 06/03/2026
» BRUSSELS - EU member states and lawmakers agreed on Thursday to ban using meat-related terms such as "steak" and "bacon" to market plant-based foods -- but spared veggie "burgers" and "sausage".
Election Commission answers police ballot probe queries
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/03/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has submitted written responses to 30 police questions as part of an investigation into allegations that several individuals photographed ballot papers and attempted to decode ballot barcodes during a recent re-poll in Bangkok.