Politicians

DOJ tells US lawmakers Epstein file redactions complied with law

A letter said officials moved to redact materials to protect victims privacy and for other specific reasons allowed for by the law.

Ukraine says ex-minister named in corruption scandal arrested as tried to leave country

Mr German Galushchenko was one of several ministers who resigned in 2025.

Britain eyes Russia sanctions after Navalny poisoning findings

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a staunch critic of President Vladimir Putin, died in a Russian prison in mysterious conditions on Feb 16, 2024, while serving a 19-year sentence.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 15, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

Hariri signals Future Movement's return to Lebanon elections

Saad Hariri gestures towards the gathered crowd during an event to mark the 21st anniversary of the assassination of his father and former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri, in Beirut, Lebanon, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Rise of YouTube politicians tests South Korea’s democratic resilience

The YouTube “silver play button” has become a mark of success in South Korean politics.

Japan’s Parliament to elect prime minister next week, with Takaichi poised to win

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to launch her second Cabinet after the vote.

Malaysian opposition leader Hamzah sacked from Bersatu amid party infighting

Hamzah Zainudin was previously accused of sabotaging the party and attempting to oust party president Muhyiddin Yassin.

Philippine V-P Sara Duterte’s impeachment attempts face hurdles as her popularity holds

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte has said she is considering a presidential run in 2028.

Public spat between two Indonesia ministers raises questions about weak coordination

Indonesia Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa during the Indonesia Economic Summit in Jakarta on Feb 3.

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