Tag: governance

May 15, 2025

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is joining forces with Brunei Darussalam to enhance its legal framework for the safe ...

Saudi Arabia, Arab nations welcome formation of new Syrian government – Arab News

Saudi Arabia and Arab Nations Celebrate the Formation of a New Syrian Government!

by Sophia Davis

May 15, 2025

Saudi Arabia and several other Arab nations have rallied behind the newly established Syrian government, seeing it as a pivotal ...

Tensions between the president and the prime minister of Lebanon over the appointment of the new governor of the Central Bank – Atalayar EN

Clash of Leadership: Lebanon’s President and Prime Minister at Odds Over Central Bank Governor Appointment

May 15, 2025

Tensions are rising in Lebanon as President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister Najib Mikati find themselves at odds over the ...

Thailand Warned Not to Roll Red Carpet for ‘War Criminal’ Myanmar Junta Boss – The Irrawaddy

Thailand Urged to Rethink Welcoming Myanmar’s Controversial Junta Leader

Thailand is facing mounting pressure to reconsider its warm reception of Myanmar's junta leader, who stands accused of war crimes. ...

Thailand’s prime minister faces a no-confidence vote over alleged influence by her father – Yahoo

Thailand’s Prime Minister Under Fire: No-Confidence Vote Sparks Controversy Over Father’s Alleged Influence

Thailand's Prime Minister is bracing for a pivotal no-confidence vote, with swirling allegations of her father's undue influence casting a ...

South Korea court clears opposition leader in election law violation case – Al Jazeera English

Victory for Opposition: South Korean Court Exonerates Leader in Election Law Case

A South Korean court has delivered a resounding victory for opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, acquitting him of charges tied to ...

How Myanmar’s Rohingya refugees feel about Aung San Suu Kyi: ‘She was a rag doll who never had absolute power’ – The Independent

Rohingya Refugees Share Their Perspectives on Aung San Suu Kyi: ‘A Rag Doll Without True Power

In exploring the feelings of Myanmar's Rohingya refugees towards Aung San Suu Kyi, a wave of disappointment emerges. Many see ...

Building Digital Public Infrastructure: Lessons Learned from Kazakhstan – Center for Strategic & International Studies

Unlocking Success: Key Insights from Kazakhstan’s Digital Public Infrastructure Journey

Kazakhstan is making remarkable progress in developing its digital public infrastructure, providing us with key lessons in effective governance. By ...

Brunei Darussalam Review – 47th Session of Universal Periodic Review – Welcome to the United Nations

Brunei Darussalam’s Journey: Highlights from the 47th Universal Periodic Review at the United Nations

The 47th session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) proudly welcomed Brunei Darussalam to the esteemed United Nations platform. Here, ...

Unpacking Taiwan’s 2025 Budget Cuts: Justifiable or Unjustifiable Reductions? – Taiwan Insight

Taiwan's 2025 budget cuts have sparked debate over their necessity and impact. Critics argue that reductions in key sectors could ...

Iraq’s PMF Law Is No Substitute for Real Security Reform – The Washington Institute

Why Iraq’s PMF Law Falls Short of Delivering True Security Reform

Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) Law has been heralded as a potential game-changer for weaving militias into the fabric of ...

In Timor-Leste, Guterres celebrates past unity and looks to the future – UN News

Timor-Leste: Guterres Honors Unity and Envisions a Bright Future

In Timor-Leste, UN Secretary-General António Guterres celebrated the nation’s remarkable journey of unity and resilience. Reflecting on its path since ...

Syria gets temporary constitution for five-year transition – BBC.com

Syria Unveils Temporary Constitution: A New Era of Hope for Five-Year Transition

Syria has unveiled a groundbreaking temporary constitution designed to steer the nation through a pivotal five-year transitional phase. This bold ...

Indonesia parliament passes contentious amendments to military law – Reuters

Indonesia’s Parliament Approves Controversial Military Law Amendments: What It Means for the Future

Indonesia's parliament has greenlit contentious amendments to military law, igniting a firestorm of concern over civil liberties and the extent ...

The upsurge of radical and fundamentalist Islamic elements in Bangladesh – Observer Research Foundation

Unraveling the Rise of Radical Islamic Movements in Bangladesh

The emergence of radical and fundamentalist Islamic factions in Bangladesh is dramatically transforming the socio-political landscape. These increasingly audacious groups ...

Free societies are good for business says UN rights chief, wrapping up visit to Kyrgyzstan – UN News

UN Rights Chief Champions Free Societies as Key to Thriving Business in Kyrgyzstan

During a recent visit to Kyrgyzstan, the UN Human Rights Chief made a powerful statement: free societies are the backbone ...

Sri Lanka’s Political Shift: Dissanayake’s 2024 Victory Marks New Era – Asia Society

Unlocking a New Era: Dissanayake’s 2024 Victory Signals a Political Transformation in Sri Lanka

In a groundbreaking political transformation, Dissanayake's triumph in 2024 heralds an exciting new chapter for Sri Lanka, brimming with the ...

Nepal Took a Risk on a $500 Million U.S. Grant. It May Now Regret It. – The New York Times

Did Nepal’s $500 Million U.S. Grant Gamble Backfire?

Nepal's choice to embrace a contentious $500 million U.S. grant, designed to boost infrastructure and development, has ignited a fiery ...

Maldives: President allegedly threatens Adhadhu CEO – International Federation of Journalists

Maldives President’s Shocking Allegation: A Threat to Adhadhu CEO?