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Opposition members quit in latest Singapore political shake-up

The resignations mark the third scandal to rock Singapore’s political landscape within a week.

Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023

Singapore minister faces first graft probe since 1986

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s transport minister has been placed on leave as the city-state’s anti-graft agency starts an investigation, the first involving a cabinet minister in almost four decades.

Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2023

Polish news websites hit by DDoS attacks

Several Polish news websites were hit by distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that the government said could be the action of Russian hacking groups, the digitalisation minister was quoted as saying on Thursday.

Reuters · May 18, 2023

Lee family feud takes new twist in Singapore

SINGAPORE: The estranged younger brother of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is considering a run for the largely ceremonial role of president this year, a sign that an ongoing family feud could start to overshadow the city-state’s politics.

Bangkok Post · Mar 3, 2023

Poland lawmakers back law intended to release EU funds

Poland’s lawmakers have voted to approve a new law on judicial accountability that the government hopes will meet European Union expectations and help unfreeze billions of euros in pandemic recovery funds for the country

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023

A knife-edge election in Fiji sees power shift – and a chance to bring back real democracy

When the final election results were announced around 4pm on Sunday, many Fijians, at home and around the world, breathed a collective sigh of relief: the government of coup-maker Frank Bainimarama looked like it had finally been defeated at the ballot box.

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2022

Fijian opposition leaders demand recount of election votes after app glitch

Fiji's major opposition parties are demanding a full recount of the votes cast in Fiji's national election, warning they may refuse to take their seats in the new parliament if their requests are ignored.

ABC News · Dec 15, 2022

Singapore deputy PM gets key party role as succession advances

Singapore’s ruling party selected Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong for a key role in the central executive committee, formalizing a succession plan that will see him eventually succeed Lee Hsien Loong as the next leader.

Tribune News Service · Nov 27, 2022

Singapore and Taiwan’s Multifaceted, Unofficial Ties

Singapore has had robust economic, societal, and cultural ties with Taiwan, but its trepidation at offending the PRC may prompt it to pull back.

The News Lens · Nov 22, 2022

Funeral held for first of 2 Poles killed in missile blast

A funeral has been held for one of two Polish men who died in a missile explosion near the border with Ukraine

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022