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Politics and government

After six months in power, Germany’s Merz faces mounting woes

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is currently facing infighting, policy deadlock and sliding poll ratings.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is currently facing infighting, policy deadlock and sliding poll ratings.

Trump calls for giving healthcare money ‘directly to the people’ as US shutdown talks drag on

US President Donald Trump pumping his fist on Nov 7, as he arrives in Florida aboard Air Force One for the weekend.
US President Donald Trump pumping his fist on Nov 7, as he arrives in Florida aboard Air Force One for the weekend.

The rise and fall (and rise) of American socialism

New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has handed the organisation that backed him, the Democratic Socialists of America, the biggest electoral win in its 43-year history.
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has handed the organisation that backed him, the Democratic Socialists of America, the biggest electoral win in its 43-year history.

Kia ora! Once facing extinction, the Maori language is enjoying a revival in New Zealand

A march along the Wellington Waterfront to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Maori Language week in September.
A march along the Wellington Waterfront to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Maori Language week in September.

Indonesian president’s approval rating slips on economy concerns

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto attends the 28th Asean Plus Three Summit during the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 27.
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto attends the 28th Asean Plus Three Summit during the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 27.

Kerala has the lowest poverty rate in India. But has it eradicated extreme poverty, as it claims?

Mrs Parameshwari S. fixes her paralysed husband Selvam's pillow as her daughters look on. The family was listed as extremely poor in a Kerala state programme.
Mrs Parameshwari S. fixes her paralysed husband Selvam's pillow as her daughters look on. The family was listed as extremely poor in a Kerala state programme.

US Senate rejects Bill to restore federal worker pay, remains at odds over shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune heading to the floor of the Senate at the US Capitol on Nov 7.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune heading to the floor of the Senate at the US Capitol on Nov 7.

Nancy Pelosi, first woman to serve as US Speaker of the House, is retiring - and that is good

Mrs Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to become speaker of the House, has announced that she will not run for re-election.
Mrs Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to become speaker of the House, has announced that she will not run for re-election.

Russia dismisses speculation that Lavrov has fallen out of favour with Putin

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has served as foreign minister for more than two decades.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has served as foreign minister for more than two decades.

57 names proposed for Nominated MP roles

Names of the NMP candidates will be submitted to an eight-member Special Select Committee chaired by Speaker Seah Kian Peng.
Names of the NMP candidates will be submitted to an eight-member Special Select Committee chaired by Speaker Seah Kian Peng.

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