Politicians

Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first leader under Chinese rule, laid to rest

Tung Chee-hwa was laid to rest in a state funeral.

Thai finance minister runs on four hours of sleep, vitamin IV drips

Ekniti Nitithanprapas said the demands of the job have cut his nightly sleep to about four hours, leaving him relying on weekly vitamin drips and daily supplements to keep going.

Man who assaulted US lawmaker Ilhan Omar sentenced to 14 months in prison

Anthony James Kazmierczak pleaded guilty in May and admitted to attacking Ilhan Omar because he disagreed with her progressive political views.

Irish PM worried over hostility to politicians after lawmaker assaulted

FILE PHOTO: Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaks to the press on the day of a European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 19, 2026. REUTERS/Laia Ros/File Photo

Sweden’s prime minister steps down after losing election

Incumbent Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson poses before a TV debate on the eve of the general election, on Sept 12, in Stockholm, Sweden.

Venezuela opposition leader Machado weighs return home amid US reticence

Machado left the country late in 2025 to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, after largely living in hiding since a contested 2024 election.

Top US senator Mitch McConnell, 84, returns after monthslong medical absence

Senator Mitch McConnell (in wheelchair) arrives at the US Capitol on Sept 14.

More than 20 Thai senators accused of election fraud

Hundreds of Thais marched through Bangkok on Sept 13, calling for the indictment of the 229 in a protest organised by accountability watchdog iLaw.

Malaysia charges second UMNO leader after pilgrimage fund probe

Jamil Khir Baharom (right) pleaded not guilty to the charges on Sept 14.

China’s Xi tells UK’s Burnham they have more common interests than differences

Chinese President Xi Jinping struck a positive tone in a phone call with Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Sept 8.

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