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Elections

Trump-backed Asfura wins Honduras presidency after weeks of delays in disputed election

Presidential candidate Nasry Asfura of the National Party of Honduras (PN) speaks at a press conference on the day of the general election in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, November 30, 2025. REUTERS/Leonel Estrada
Presidential candidate Nasry Asfura of the National Party of Honduras (PN) speaks at a press conference on the day of the general election in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, November 30, 2025. REUTERS/Leonel Estrada

Myanmar junta’s shift from battlefield to ballots faces long odds

Analysts and diplomats say the aim of establishing a stable administration in Myanmar is far-fetched since the civil war is still raging.
Analysts and diplomats say the aim of establishing a stable administration in Myanmar is far-fetched since the civil war is still raging.

Myanmar's election in numbers

Bangladesh leader seen as likely next prime minister set to return from exile ahead of polls

Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman's decision to return is driven by both political developments and personal circumstances.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman's decision to return is driven by both political developments and personal circumstances.

UN says Myanmar junta using ‘brutal violence’ to force people to vote

The run-up to the Dec 28 election has seen none of the feverish rallies that democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi commanded.
The run-up to the Dec 28 election has seen none of the feverish rallies that democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi commanded.

Disputed Myanmar election wins China’s vote of confidence

People walk past an election campaign billboard ahead of Myanmar's general election in Nawnghkio in Myanmar’s northern Shan State, on Dec 9, 2025.
People walk past an election campaign billboard ahead of Myanmar's general election in Nawnghkio in Myanmar’s northern Shan State, on Dec 9, 2025.

Myanmar junta seeks legitimacy in election widely seen as flawed

The election on Dec 28, 2025, while excluding most political parties that won in the 2020 polls, may ostensibly return the country to having an elected government.
The election on Dec 28, 2025, while excluding most political parties that won in the 2020 polls, may ostensibly return the country to having an elected government.

Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war

A woman riding past campaign billboards ahead of Myanmar's general election in Pyin Oo Lwin in Myanmar’s Mandalay Region.
A woman riding past campaign billboards ahead of Myanmar's general election in Pyin Oo Lwin in Myanmar’s Mandalay Region.

Sequestered Suu Kyi overshadows military-run Myanmar election

Ms Aung San Suu Kyi’s reputation abroad is heavily tarnished over her government’s handling of the Rohingya crisis.
Ms Aung San Suu Kyi’s reputation abroad is heavily tarnished over her government’s handling of the Rohingya crisis.

Bangladesh editors warn of ‘fight for survival’ as mob violence targets media

Bangladeshi police stand guard in front of the burnt office of the Daily Star newspaper.
Bangladeshi police stand guard in front of the burnt office of the Daily Star newspaper.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.