Myanmar’s democratic struggle at stake in Thailand’s election

Bangkok/Yangon – Thailand’s elections are important not only for the many Thais seeking the end of…

Myanmar military announces strict new election law ahead of polls

Myanmar’s military, which seized power in a coup almost two years ago, has announced a strict…

Myanmar’s military holds election talks with armed ethic groups

Myanmar’s military government has held talks with three ethnic armed groups on staging elections in areas…

Sitiveni ‘Rambo’ Rabuka confirmed as Fiji’s new prime minister

Sitiveni Rabuka has become Fiji’s 12th prime minister, ending a tense political stalemate that had gripped…

Cheers for Fiji’s ‘new PM’ but parliament swearing-in delayed

Fiji is expecting a new leader to take office for the first time in 16 years…

Fiji’s opposition to challenge election results

Fiji’s opposition leader has announced that he will challenge the country’s election results. Sitiveni Rabuka’s coalition…

Fiji’s Bainimarama vows to respect election result as polls close

Polls have closed in the Fiji with Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama vowing to respect the outcome…

Malaysia’s Anwar gets to work, promising inclusive government

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Anwar Ibrahim has started work as Malaysia’s prime minister after promising to…

Why is Malaysia’s king helping choose the country’s next PM?

Malaysia’s king is taking a central role as rival coalitions try to form a new government…

What do we know about talks to form a new Malaysian government?

Malaysia’s main political coalitions have spent the past two days in talks to secure enough support…