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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte appeared at the Senate on Tuesday to meet with legal counsel ahead of her impeachment trial, declaring she will emerge "bloodied but unbowed" despite facing multiple charges.
Vice President Sara Duterte has weaponized a major Edsa rally by Iglesia ni Cristo members to amplify criticism of President Marcos Jr.'s governance, citing economic hardship and alleged suppression of dissent.
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced three police officers, including the former Dhaka police chief, to death in absentia for their roles in killing demonstrators during the 2024 uprising that led to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's downfall.
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The breakdown between PAS and Bersatu signals deeper problems within Malay political movements, according to analyst Afifi Abdul Razak, who argues the split has damaged Perikatan Nasional's central positioning on Malay-Muslim solidarity.
Kosovo holds its third general election in 16 months on Sunday as the parliament fails to elect a new president within constitutional deadlines. PM Albin Kurti's leftist party remains the frontrunner.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged political leaders in Negri Sembilan to settle their differences through direct engagement rather than pursuing tribunal or court proceedings.
Political analysts warn that a snap election in Negri Sembilan may fail to end the state's ongoing crisis, despite 14 Barisan Nasional assemblymen abandoning Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
South Korea's election watchdog chief has offered to resign after ballot paper shortages disrupted voting in Seoul's local elections, prompting calls for an independent investigation into the incident.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has petitioned the Senate to dismiss impeachment charges against her, claiming the accusations are politically motivated. The trial is set to begin in July.