Monday, July 1, 2024

Politics

Malaysia’s new Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim promises inclusive government

Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s longtime opposition leader, was sworn in as prime minister, ending political deadlock in the Southeast Asian nation.

Slovenia elects first female president

A liberal lawyer and former data privacy commissioner has been elected Slovenia’s first female president after beating her conservative rival in a runoff vote on Sunday. Political newcomer, Ms. Pirc Musar ran for presidential elections as an independent candidate with the...

Brazil’s Lula makes astonishing comeback, wins third term as president

Brazil’s former leftist president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has stages a remarkable political comeback, beating the far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in one of the most significant elections in the country’s history.

How rich is Rishi Sunak – Britain’s new Prime Minister?

Rishi Sunak, the United Kingdom’s new prime minister, is already among the U.K.’s richest even richer than the recently appointed King Charles III.

Rishi Sunak set to become UK’s next prime minister

Rishi Sunak is set to become the UK’s latest Prime Minister this week, replacing the country’s shortest-serving leader Liz Truss.

Xi Jinping enters third term, emerging as China’s most powerful leader 

Chinese President Xi Jinping has emerged as China’s most powerful leader in decades after securing a third term as leader of the Chinese Communist Party, the country's most powerful position

Giorgia Meloni sworn in as Italy’s first female prime minister

Giorgia Meloni was sworn in as Italy’s new prime minister to become the country’s first female leader heading its most right-wing government since World War II.

Pakistan’s election commission disqualifies former PM Imran Khan

Pakistan’s elections commission on Friday disqualified former Prime Minister Imran Khan from holding public office for five years, accusing him of unlawfully selling state gifts and concealing assets

Liz Truss resigns as Britain’s Prime Minister after six-week tenure

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced her resignation, triggering political and economic turmoil.

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman appointed as prime minister

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz named his son and heir Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the kingdom’s prime minister and his second son Prince Khalid as defence minister

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South Korea’s KAI signs $1.4 billion deal to launch mass production of homegrown KF-21 fighter jets

Nine years after the development of South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae began, the Korean government finalized a significant deal with Korea Aerospace Industries for the production of 20 fighter jets