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Constitutional Court Chief Justice Dismissed for Ethical Violation in Indonesia’s Election Candidacy Requirements
In a recent development that has sparked controversy, Indonesia’s Constitutional Court Chief Justice, Anwar Usman, has been dismissed from his position after the ethics council found him guilty of making last-minute changes to election candidacy requirements. This violation ultimately cleared the path for President Joko Widodo’s eldest son to run for vice president next year.
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The European Green Party Calls for Top Candidates in the 2024 EU Elections
The European Green Party has recently announced the opening of the call for top candidates, also known as “Spitzenkandidaten,” for the 2024 European Union (EU) elections. These leading candidates will represent the core of their political family, serving as the face and voice of the party during campaign debates and events leading up to the
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The Controversy Surrounding Anti-Pyongyang Propaganda Leaflets in South Korea
In a recent move that has drawn criticism from North Korea, South Korea’s Constitutional Court invalidated a law that banned private activists from sending anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets across the border. The decision, made in response to concerns about freedom of speech, has reignited tensions between the two Koreas. The History of Leafleting: For years, North
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The Race for Spy Satellites: Unveiling a New Chapter in East Asian Geopolitics
Both North and South Korea have recently been making headlines in the field of space development, with their ambitious efforts to launch homegrown military reconnaissance satellites. While this competition holds significant implications for the two neighboring nations, it also draws vested interests from major global players like Russia and the United States. The development of
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AliExpress Faces Scrutiny Over Compliance with Digital Services Act Regulations
The European Commission has recently taken action by formally requesting AliExpress, a leading e-commerce platform, to provide detailed information regarding its compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The Commission’s inquiry primarily focuses on AliExpress’ measures to mitigate risks and protect consumers in relation to the online dissemination of illegal products, particularly counterfeit medicines. This
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Violence and Misinformation Hindering Bangladesh’s Economic Progress
Bangladesh, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has made remarkable strides in economic development, marked by significant infrastructure projects and the expansion of social safety nets. However, the ever-present challenges of violence and misinformation threaten to destabilize the progress made thus far. In a recent webinar titled “Violence and Misinformation: Barriers to Economic
The Business Press 