SINGAPORE -- The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) is leading in 29 out of the 32 contested constituencies in the sample count results for Singapore's general election, according to figures released by the Elections Department on Saturday night.
These 29 constituencies account for 82 of the 97 elected seats in the parliament. (Singapore-Election-Ruling Party)
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NEW DELHI -- India on Saturday announced a ban on all imports from Pakistan, saying the restriction was imposed "in the interest of national security and public policy."
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following a deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam in the Indian-controlled Kashmir on April 22. (India-Pakistan-Ban)
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CANBERRA -- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's center-left Labor Party has won a second term in power in Australia's federal election.
Labor on Saturday night retained power in a landslide election victory that is set to deliver the party its most seats in the lower house of the federal parliament, where the government is formed, in history, according to projections from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). (Australia-Election-Labor Party)
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MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) went on full alert on Saturday to ensure a peaceful, fair, and orderly May 12 mid-term elections.
"Our personnel are committed to maintaining peace and order throughout the election period," said PNP Chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil, adding, "There is no place for violence or intimidation in a democratic process." (Philippines-Election) Enditem
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