Politics

News updates and opinion pieces on local governments, political affairs, elections, and foreign relations

Modi Plays Foreign Policy Card as Voting Starts

BJP bids to break through in the south where it lacks support

Apr 19

Viet Scandals Keep Coming

This time it could be chairman of the National Assembly

Apr 17 •

Our Correspondent

‘An Eye For an Eye’ in Pakistan and India

Discreet murder and national security

Apr 16

Singapore’s Lee Declares Departure in Shock Announcement

Deputy Premier Wong to take over on May 15

Apr 15 •

John Berthelsen

South Korea Opposition Sweep Spells Trouble For Yoon’s Agenda

Democrats’ strong performance could render president a lame duck

Apr 11

A Confident Marcos Returns to the White House

Bongbong has stopped being his father’s son and is now a leader that matters

Apr 10

Delhi Chief Minister’s Arrest Raises Vendetta Fears

India’s national election already generating controversy weeks before onset

Apr 9

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