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Myanmar junta’s proxy party named winner of criticised election
Reuters, Published on 04/02/2026
» NAY PYI TAW — A proxy party for Myanmar’s junta was declared the “landslide” winner of elections that were derided as illegitimate by the United Nations (UN) and others, helping the military keep its grip on the war-ravaged country.
Why Thailand will vote to decide a new constitution
Reuters, Published on 30/01/2026
» Voters in Thailand's general elections on Feb 8 will also be asked to decide if a new constitution should replace a 2017 charter.
Why is Myanmar's junta holding an election during a civil war?
Reuters, Published on 13/01/2026
» NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar's military-led government is holding a phased general election amid a civil war convulsing large areas of the Southeast Asian nation.
Aussie teens ask court to block social media ban
Reuters, Published on 26/11/2025
» SYDNEY — A constitutional challenge against Australia’s social media ban on children younger than 16 has been filed in the nation’s highest court, two weeks before the world-first law is set to take effect.
Trump ends foreign students' legal status
Reuters, Published on 17/04/2025
» BOSTON — International students are rushing to ask US judges to block immigration officials from deporting them after President Donald Trump's administration began revoking the rights of thousands of student visa holders to remain in the United States.
Harris goes on offense against Trump in combative debate
Reuters, Published on 11/09/2024
» PHILADELPHIA: Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris clashed over abortion, the economy, immigration and Trump's legal woes at their combative first presidential debate on Tuesday night, each seeking a campaign-altering moment in their closely fought election.
India's massive election faces heatwave challenge
Reuters, Published on 25/05/2024
» NEW DELHI - The world's largest election may become the hottest on Saturday, as Indians participate in the next-to-last phase of voting with temperatures forecast to surge to 47 degrees Celsius (117 degrees Fahrenheit) in the capital New Delhi.
TikTok CEO expects to defeat US restrictions: 'We aren't going anywhere'
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2024
» WASHINGTON: TikTok's chief executive said on Wednesday the social media company expects to win a legal challenge to block legislation signed into law by President Joe Biden that he said would ban its popular short video app used by 170 million Americans.
Najib considering new request for a full pardon
Reuters, Published on 07/02/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Jailed former Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Razak is considering filing a new petition for a full pardon, his lawyer said on Wednesday, less than a week after a special panel agreed to halve his jail sentence.
New files shed more light on Epstein sex scandal
Reuters, Published on 06/01/2024
» NEW YORK - The late financier Jeffrey Epstein invoked his constitutional right against incriminating himself about 600 times in testimony for a lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual abuse.