Politicians

Japan PM Takaichi taps Arata Takebe as new farm minister

Arata Takebe, a former vice-minister in the Agriculture Ministry who previously attended Chicago University, will take up the role after Kazuo Yana stood down Oct 14.

Undercover documentary shows Reform UK candidates making racist, sexual and violent remarks

FILE PHOTO: A campaign placard for the Reform UK party is displayed outside a residential property at Bolton Road, ahead of the Makerfield by-election, in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Britain, June 5, 2026. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja/File Photo

India found itself ‘let down miserably’ during Covid-19, says minister

India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal clarified that the criticism was not directed at any particular nation.

Pressure mounts on Japan’s farm minister Kazuo Yana ahead of Takaichi meet

So far, the premier has resisted calls to have Agriculture Minister Kazuo Yana step down.

Pakistan detains provincial leaders after imposing emergency rule in Imran Khan stronghold

Police officers detain a protester following a protest call by supporters of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), a day after Pakistan imposed a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and suspended the provincial government led by Khan's party, in Peshawar, Pakistan, October 12, 2026. REUTERS

As New Zealand First pushes culture-war policies, analysts warn of limited appeal

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has railed against “woke” politics, gender policy and high immigration ahead of the general election in November.

British PM Burnham to release details of dealings with Manchester City

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has credited Manchester City with helping shape modern Manchester and establishing the club as a global force.

Rallying in Sao Paulo, presidential candidates seek votes and political support

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures during a protest in defense of democracy and in support of him, ahead of the second round of Brazil's presidential election, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 11, 2026. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Pakistan imposes emergency rule over Imran Khan’s provincial government

Police guard a road leading to Red Zone, in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, on Oct 11.

Polish police detain man over threat to PM and defence minister

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz thanked the police for their “swift and decisive” response.

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