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Malaysian Muslim YB wears cheongsam, sparking public reaction as shown in TRP video
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Malaysian Muslim YB wears cheongsam, sparking public reaction as shown in TRP video

L 50% · C 50% · R 0%

A Muslim YB (Yang Berhormat, Malaysian parliamentarian title) in Malaysia wore a cheongsam, a traditional Chinese dress. The Rakyat Post (TRP)...

Feb 16, 2026 10:40 AM 1 min read
EWM Center Neutral

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Expert Panel Holds First Meeting on Countermeasures Against Fake News on SNS During Election Period in Miyagi
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Expert Panel Holds First Meeting on Countermeasures Against Fake News on SNS During Election Period in Miyagi

L 40% · C 50% · R 10%

An expert panel held its first meeting on countermeasures against fake and misinformation on social networking services (SNS) during the election...

Feb 16, 2026 09:37 AM 1 min read
SPY Center Positive
Ishin’s Yoshimura expresses intent to return to national politics if Osaka Metropolis plan passes, conveys to party executives
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Ishin’s Yoshimura expresses intent to return to national politics if Osaka Metropolis plan passes, conveys to party executives

L 30% · C 60% · R 10%

Ishin’s Yoshimura has expressed his intent to return to national politics if the Osaka Metropolis plan passes. He conveyed this intention to party...

Feb 16, 2026 09:35 AM 1 min read
EWJ Center Neutral
Thailand Ombudsman orders EC to clarify ballot barcode issue within 7 days before Constitutional Court referral
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Thailand Ombudsman orders EC to clarify ballot barcode issue within 7 days before Constitutional Court referral

L 25% · C 75% · R 0%

The Office of the Ombudsman sent a letter to the Office of the Election Commission (EC, Thailand's independent body overseeing elections)...

Feb 16, 2026 08:36 AM 1 min read
Center Neutral
Srettha Thavisin receives royal flower vase from Princess Sirivannavari on his birthday
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Srettha Thavisin receives royal flower vase from Princess Sirivannavari on his birthday

L 11% · C 89% · R 0%

On February 16, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, former Prime Minister, posted on Facebook about receiving a royal flower vase. The vase was delivered by a...

Feb 16, 2026 08:33 AM 1 min read
FXI Center Positive
Vietnam PM visits hospitals, sanitation workers, and leaders' families during Tet, urges doctors to prioritize treatment
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Vietnam PM visits hospitals, sanitation workers, and leaders' families during Tet, urges doctors to prioritize treatment

L 40% · C 40% · R 20%

The Prime Minister visits emergency care situations for patients during Tet and encourages doctors, nurses, and patients at hospitals. He urges...

Feb 16, 2026 03:30 AM 1 min read
VNM Center Positive
Bangladesh Women's Rights Activist Raihana Highlights Discrimination in Elections
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Bangladesh Women's Rights Activist Raihana Highlights Discrimination in Elections

L 20% · C 70% · R 10%

Nafisa Raihana, a member of the Forum for Women's Political Rights and Research Fellow at Aarshi Trust, expressed concerns about women's...

Feb 16, 2026 03:10 AM 1 min read
Center Negative
Bhumjaithai Party wins most seats in Thailand lower house election, ensuring PM Anutin Charnvirakul remains
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Bhumjaithai Party wins most seats in Thailand lower house election, ensuring PM Anutin Charnvirakul remains

L 12% · C 81% · R 6%

Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul (leader of Bhumjaithai Party), will almost certainly stay in the job after his conservative...

Feb 16, 2026 01:24 AM 2 min read
THD Center Negative
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating rises to 56% for third consecutive week: poll
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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating rises to 56% for third consecutive week: poll

L 20% · C 70% · R 10%

President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating rose to 56 percent. This marks the third consecutive week of increase. The poll was reported from Seoul...

Feb 16, 2026 12:56 AM 1 min read
EWY Center Positive

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