Myanmar’s military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has extended its lead after the second round of voting in the three-stage general election, official results show on January 16.
Author: Jonathan Kay
Correspondent
Japan and the Philippines strengthen military cooperation
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Train derailment in Nakhon Ratchasima raises safety concerns
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Myanmar junta resumes second phase of elections amid political tensions
Myanmar’s junta military government resumed the second phase of their election on January 11.
Indonesia and Malaysia ban Grok over sexualised image generation
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Malaysia, Türkiye to boost strategic cooperation
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ASEAN maintains silence amid violations of international norms
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Indonesia’s push for indirect regional elections sparks democratic concerns
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Malaysia–Türkiye deepen ties through high-level meetings
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Asia’s largest online scam kingpin arrested in Cambodia
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