Politicians

Sri Lanka’s ex-finance minister arrested over alleged corruption

The arrest comes amid a widespread crackdown on corruption by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

South Korea court gives Unification Church leader 2 years’ prison for bribery

Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja denied wrongdoing, saying her subordinates had acted without her knowledge.

France’s ex-PM Edouard Philippe calls for new party to counter far-right

Edouard Philippe stepped up his push for a “political realignment”, while offering few details of his programme.

Far-right Israeli minister boasts of worse prison conditions

Israeli politician Itamar Ben Gvir has a history of provocative actions and statements.

South Korea’s Lee replaces 6 ministers, fills key AI roles in year-two Cabinet reset

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s shake-up filled monthslong vacancies in key presidential AI posts.

Sweden’s far-right leader seeks a comeback as election nears

Jimmie Akesson, leader of the Sweden Democrats, has said he could seek a role as justice minister in a new administration.

Iceland votes on whether to start EU membership talks

A supporter of the ‘No’ campaign displays a placard against the EU (’EU – no thanks’), during a rally in Reykjavik on Aug 27.

Malaysia’s former human resources minister Saravanan claims trial on graft charges

Former Malaysian human resources minister M. Saravanan pleaded not guilty after the charges were read out before the Sessions Court judge.

Malaysia to regulate e-commerce platforms following complaints

Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the country is considering immediate steps to regulate e-commerce platforms, including a registration mechanism, after complaints by users and some merchants.

Malaysia’s former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob to be charged on Aug 27

The case against Ismail Sabri is believed to be related to his declaration of assets.

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