Politicians

Romanian prosecutors send hard-right lawmaker to trial for suspected hate speech

When did Son Heung-min become he-who-must-not-be-named?

A South Korean lawmaker claimed some players refer to captain Son Heung-min as “No. 7” or “that person” rather than by name, suggesting tensions within the national squad.

Student suicides in South Korea rise 26% in three years

The annual number rose from 194 in 2022 to 214 in 2023, 221 in 2024, and 244 in 2025.

Australia boosts defence ties with Timor-Leste, seeks to curb China’s regional influence

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles (above) and Timor-Leste’s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao signed a new defence framework on Oct 22.

Man charged over threats at Australian lawmaker’s office, days after attack on another MP

The incident took place at the electoral office of state lawmaker Hannah Beazley, a member of Australia’s ruling Labor Party.

Netanyahu’s main election rival Gadi Eisenkot rules out serving under him

Gadi Eisenkot did not rule out the possibility of a unity government altogether.

US Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander detained by Israeli military in West Bank

Brad Lander, a US Democratic party candidate for Congress, wrote on X that he had been detained by the military along with rabbis and volunteers.

US invokes rarely used torture law in revamped case against Maduro

The Maduro case marks the first time the United States has prosecuted a head of state for allegedly authorising the use of torture in their country, an expert said.

Kim Jong Un is ‘dead’ again: Why rumours about North Korean leaders never die

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service assessed that Kim Jong Un showed no apparent signs of serious health issues despite weighing over 140kg.

Philippines defends jet-setter Gen Z’s appointment as head of agency managing poverty issues

Zofia Canlas drew criticism over her “lavish” trips abroad, including to France, Italy, Greece, and other countries.

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