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Power politics
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/05/2025
» A recent row that saw a policeman beaten for warning a politician not to take photos inside a polling booth confirms that local politics still wields significant influence over law enforcers.
Romania's far-right candidate clear favourite in presidential run-off
AFP, Published on 12/05/2025
» BUCHAREST - After triumphing in the first round of the presidential election, Romania's far-right candidate George Simion is tipped to win this weekend's run-off unless his pro-European rival can mobilise the masses who abstained last time.
Duterte allies outperform in early Philippine Senate vote count
Published on 12/05/2025
» MANILA - Allies of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte are outperforming in the early count for the Senate elections, boosting her chances of surviving an upcoming impeachment trial and remaining eligible to run for the presidency in 2028.
PAO member, henchmen charged after polling booth assault
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/05/2025
» A member of the Songkhla Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) and six followers are accused of beating up a policeman who told them not to take photos during voting at a polling station on Sunday, police said on Monday.
EC probes vote-buying in Kalasin
Post Reporters, Published on 12/05/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) is investigating claims of vote buying in Kalasin as the nationwide municipal elections kicked off on Sunday.
70% turnout predicted for municipal polls on Sunday
Published on 10/05/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) expects a 70% voter turnout for nationwide elections on Sunday for municipal mayors and council members, with major centres such as Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima and Pattaya under close watch as competition is expected to be fierce.
Romania returns to polls after annulled presidential vote
AFP, Published on 04/05/2025
» BUCHAREST - Romanians return to the polls Sunday for a rerun of November's annulled presidential election, with a far-right candidate again expected to win the first round.
PAP on course for Singapore election win
Published on 03/05/2025
» SINGAPORE - Samples from official vote counting in Singapore’s election on Saturday night showed the People’s Action Party (PAP) was on course to win its 14th successive poll and extend its six-decade rule.
Australians vote in election swayed by inflation, Trump
AFP, Published on 03/05/2025
» SYDNEY — Millions of Australians voted Saturday in a bitterly contested general election, following a campaign shaped by living costs, climate anxiety and United States President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Court asked to suspend voting rights of Sen Keskamol
Online Reporters, Published on 30/04/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) will ask the Supreme Court to suspend the voting rights of Senator Keskamol Pleansamai, saying she deceived the public about her educational qualifications.