Category: Politics

Amidst ongoing impeachment proceedings, South Korea's President Yoon faces insurrection charges over his failed martial law attempt.South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is currently embroiled in a high-stakes legal battle after being indicted on charges of insurrection following his controversial attempt to impose martial law in December 2023. The charges were filed on January 26, …

President Calls for Economic Diversification Beyond Gambling During Three-Day VisitChinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Macao on Wednesday (Dec 18) to celebrate 25 years of the former Portuguese territory's return to Chinese rule. His three-day visit marks his third trip to the gambling hub as president and comes amid continued efforts to reduce the region's …

Civil society groups accuse Sara Duterte of constitutional violations, incompetence, and abuse of office.A coalition of civil society organisations in the Philippines has filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, accusing her of serious misconduct and violations of the constitution. The complaint, lodged on Monday, December 2, claims that Duterte has abused her …

Admiral and Key Member of the Central Military Commission Suspended for Alleged MisconductA high-ranking Chinese military official, Admiral Miao Hua, has been suspended from his duties for "serious violations of discipline," marking the latest development in President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign within the country’s armed forces. The Ministry of Defence confirmed on Thursday (Nov …

Yeoh Lian Chuan questions the limited scope and restrictive criteria of Singapore’s presidential elections.SINGAPORE: Following President Halimah Yacob’s decision not to seek re-election, prominent lawyer and socio-political commentator Yeoh Lian Chuan has voiced concerns about Singapore's elected presidency scheme, calling it “deeply flawed” and in need of fundamental changes. In a Facebook post on May …