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

Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman: From exile to winning power

Since his return, Mr Tarique Rahman has tried to project himself as a statesman ready to look beyond his family’s difficulties under former premier Sheikh Hasina.
Since his return, Mr Tarique Rahman has tried to project himself as a statesman ready to look beyond his family’s difficulties under former premier Sheikh Hasina.

Alberta separatists step up efforts to leave Canada after meeting with Trump officials

An Alberta flag flies at an Alberta Independence petition signing location in High River, Alberta, Canada February 5, 2026.  REUTERS/Todd Korol
An Alberta flag flies at an Alberta Independence petition signing location in High River, Alberta, Canada February 5, 2026.  REUTERS/Todd Korol

France’s right-wing heavyweight Bruno Retailleau to run for president in 2027

FILE PHOTO: Bruno Retailleau attends a press conference  in Paris, France, January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Bruno Retailleau attends a press conference  in Paris, France, January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo

Movies can change the world, but not politically, says Berlin Film Festival juror Wim Wenders

Jury President Wim Wenders poses during a photo call, ahead of the opening of the 76th Berlinale International Film Festival, in Berlin, Germany, February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt
Jury President Wim Wenders poses during a photo call, ahead of the opening of the 76th Berlinale International Film Festival, in Berlin, Germany, February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt

Politicians facing worldwide surge in violence and abuse, survey finds

FILE PHOTO: Slovak Defence Minister Robert Kalinak speaks in front of a screen displaying an image from the attempted assassination of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, during a SMER-SSD party's rally, in Handlova, central Slovakia May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Radovan Stoklasa/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Slovak Defence Minister Robert Kalinak speaks in front of a screen displaying an image from the attempted assassination of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, during a SMER-SSD party's rally, in Handlova, central Slovakia May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Radovan Stoklasa/File Photo

Australia’s opposition leader Sussan Ley faces leadership challenge as senior lawmaker quits

A poll published this week by The Australian newspaper described Ms Sussan Ley as the most unpopular major party leader in more than two decades.
A poll published this week by The Australian newspaper described Ms Sussan Ley as the most unpopular major party leader in more than two decades.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.