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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.
Piyabutr’s farewell post could have been an email
Vanich Kittichai, Published on 07/03/2026
» A frustrating but inescapable part of leading change is the need to maintain an image of complete assuredness and confidence. Even when facing external or internal friction, an agent of revolution can never really let on that they harbour any doubt or dissatisfaction. It is those moments of uncertainty that allow proponents of the status quo to delegitimise the entire movement.
Experts urge swift new 'crisis' government
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/03/2026
» Experts have called for the urgent formation of a new government as Thailand faces mounting economic, geopolitical and climate challenges, warning delays could worsen policy responses and weaken public confidence.
Middle East war escalates
News, Published on 07/03/2026
» Tehran: Fresh strikes rocked Iran and Lebanon on Friday, as Israel vowed to escalate to a new phase in the Middle East war that has spiralled rapidly throughout the region and beyond.
Majority oppose SSB voting rule
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/03/2026
» More than 90% of respondents disagreed with the proposed "one person, one vote" rule to elect members of the Social Security Board (SSB) during a recent public hearing. The hearing, which closed on Feb 14, was conducted by the Social Security Office (SSO).
Coalition chaos
News, Editorial, Published on 07/03/2026
» Tradition holds that within days of the results of a general election being announced, winning contestants and parties let the media photograph them -- typically holding or shaking hands with someone, or hugging.
Justice must extend to all women
News, Anna Hammargren and Michaela Friberg-Storey, Published on 07/03/2026
» International Women's Day, which occurs tomorrow, often brings statements of support. This year's UN theme asks a harder question -- does justice actually work for women and girls?
Iranian drone strike on Azerbaijan raises new fears
AFP, Published on 06/03/2026
» BAKU - Iranian drone strikes on Azerbaijan have raised fears that the Middle East war could spill into the Caucasus, as Baku, an ally of Israel, vows to respond.
Hungary and Ukraine feuding over Russian oil
AFP, Published on 06/03/2026
» BUDAPEST - Kyiv accused Budapest of kidnapping seven of its citizens on Friday, as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he would use “every means” to pressure Ukraine in an escalating row over stalled Russian oil supplies.