Indonesia's new leader expands military's role in test of fragile democracy
Nearly 30 years after Suharto's fall, Indonesia's president stirs unease by relying on the military to enforce his governing vision.
Wed Jan 29 2025
Democracy hangs by a thread. Who is going to save it?
In 2024, elections were set to revitalise the democratic agenda for the next generation.
Sun Dec 29 2024
How Macron’s gamble unleashed chaos on France’s Fifth Republic
Frances crisis shows why thoughtful, reflective leadership may be the key to lasting solutions.
Sun Dec 29 2024
Hong Kong offers bounties for six more democrats in security squeeze
Hong Kong imposed bounties of HK$1 million on six more pro-democracy campaigners deemed to have violated national security laws.
Tue Dec 24 2024
ASEAN will want inclusive Myanmar election, Thailand says
If there is an election, ASEAN would want an inclusive process that included all stakeholders, says Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Can South Koreans protect their democracy?
As a second bid to impeach Yoon Suk-yeol gathers steam, South Koreans show that democracys light still burns brightly in Seoul.
Sat Dec 14 2024
What short-lived martial law says about South Korean democracy and the position of President Yoon
Yoon Suk-Yeol presides over a divided party, a gridlocked parliament and a population in which he has become very unpopular.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Presidential term limits help protect democracy - long ones can be dangerous
Legal scholars offer insights into the role of presidential term limits in a democracy.
Sun Dec 01 2024
Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial
The Chinese and Hong Kong governments say the national security laws were necessary to restore order after mass pro-democracy protests.
Tue Nov 19 2024
After long legal battle, Hong Kong's 47 democrats brace for sentencing
Jail terms are expected to range from several years for participants to possible life imprisonment for principal offenders.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Voters overwhelmingly say U.S. democracy is under threat as voting enters final hours
Democracy and the economy ranked by far as the most important issues for voters, with around a third of respondents citing each.
Wed Nov 06 2024
American democracy tiptoes the knife's edge
After campaigning for four years, has Donald Trump done enough to wear Americans down, or will the Democrats hold on?
Sat Oct 26 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo courts largest party for coalition, meets candidates for govt posts
Indonesia's incoming president Prabowo Subianto met candidates for senior government posts, aiming to bring more parties into his coalition.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Floods in Sabah, Sarawak: PM orders NADMA to strengthen federal, state response machinery
PM says the primary focus at this moment is the welfare of flood victims and ensuring the safety of people in the affected areas.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Millions of Hindus take "holy dip" a day after fatal stampede
Devotees take daily 'holy dips,' but on certain dates, "royal" dips are deemed more sacred, drawing larger crowds.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Trump orders agencies to scrub 'gender ideology' from contracts, websites
Federal agencies are required to "recognise women are biologically female, and men are biologically male."
Thu Jan 30 2025
US figure skaters were on board plane that crashed into Potomac River
US Figure Skating said athletes, coaches, and families returning from the National Development Camp were aboard the flight.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Disaster relief assets deployed to flood-affected areas in Sarawak - Ahmad Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that, so far, more than 50 relief centres have been activated to house flood victims in the state.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Air traffic controller audio captures moments before and after Washington plane crash
The crash caught on a webcam, shows the aircraft exploding in flames and plummeting to earth after it was struck by the helicopter.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Scores feared dead in Washington after jet collides with helicopter, crashes into river
Officials gave no death toll, but Senator Roger Marshall said most, if not all, aboard the Kansas-origin flight likely died in the crash.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Tiong: Additional personnel mobilised to assist in Bintulu disaster relief efforts
Without specifying the exact number, Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the personnel are expected to arrive tomorrow.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Palestinian forces begin handover of three Israeli hostages in latest stage of ceasefire deal
Palestinian forces handed over three Israeli hostages in Gaza for 110 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire deal on Thursday.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Landslide cuts off Kanowit-Song access - Nanta Linggi
Jalan Song/Sipan-Temalat has been closed to all vehicles today following a landslide that cut off access between Kanowit and Song,
Thu Jan 30 2025