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A Bersatu source, who is aligned to Azmin, told Malaysiakini there was a “strong likelihood” that the Gombak MP was going to become the deputy prime minister. Three Umno sources, who are on the supreme
President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted the nomination of his party PDP-Laban to run for vice president in the 2022 elections. PDP-Laban executive vice president and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles announced this in a statement on
Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Election 2022, the BJP has chalked out a two-pronged approach to retain power in the state. While the opposition has been raising the issues to keep the COVID-19 wounds alive, the
Area sown under kharif crops was reported at 104.4 million hectares as of 20 Aug 21. This is 1.6% lower than the area covered during the corresponding period in 2020. Acreage under rice decreased by
Indonesia’s central bank and the finance ministry have signed an agreement to allow Bank Indonesia to directly buy sovereign bonds worth up to IDR439tr (USD30.46bn) in 2021 and 2022. The proceeds, up to IDR215tr for