Politicians

Japan elects fewer women MPs in snap election

Ms Hikaru Fujita stood for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party while pregnant and won against a veteran lawmaker, securing nearly half the votes in her district.

Third impeachment case filed against Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte

A guilty verdict would see Ms Sara Duterte barred from politics and sidelined from a potential 2028 presidential run.

South Korean province sorry after official says ‘import young women’ to lift birth rate

The government of South Korea's South Jeolla province said the use of the word "import" in Jindo county chief Kim Hee-su's remark “violates human dignity and objectifies women”.

Analysts warn of ‘flood’ of disinformation ahead of Bangladesh election

Policemen stand guard in front of the Bangladesh Election Commission office ahead of the expected general election schedule announcement in Dhaka, in December 2025.

Prabowo’s approval rating rises in survey before market turmoil in Indonesia

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's approval rating climbed to almost 80 per cent in January right before the country's biggest market selloff since 1998.

French ex-minister Jack Lang offers resignation from Paris cultural hub over Epstein links

Mr Jack Lang had headed the Arab World Institute since 2013.

Six Labour figures queuing up to replace a weakened British PM Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had repeatedly batted away speculation about his leadership.

News analysis

The transatlantic Epstein crisis: Washington shrugs, Westminster melts

(From left) The late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, British politician Peter Mandelson and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose decision to appoint Mr Mandelson as ambassador to Washington is proving politically disastrous.

Norway police investigate ex-PM Jagland over Epstein links

Jeffrey Epstein plays the piano in this image from the estate of late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on December 19, 2025. U.S. Justice Department/Handout via REUTERS

Former South Korean president Park Geun-hye’s home seized over unpaid debt

South Korean ousted leader Park Geun-hye had borrowed 2.5 billion won (S$2.1 million) to purchase the home in 2022.

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