Politics and government

South Korea ruling party sweeps local elections but loses Seoul mayor race

Election officials carrying the ballots for local elections arrive at a counting centre in Seoul on June 3.

Trump signs order to make it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers

US President Donald Trump persists in his efforts to discipline and fire career employees who he sees as undermining his political goals.

Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses out

Zimbabwe's Foreign Minister Amon Murwira and his delegation celebrate after winning a seat as a non-premanent member of the UN Security Council on June 3, 2026.

Hungary’s government moves to abolish Orban-era Sovereignty Protection Office

The organisation's primary activities included publishing studies echoing Hungary's former Prime Minister Viktor Orban's stance on issues such as Ukraine, among others.

Indonesia arrests officials over alleged corruption in free meals programme

This picture shows an aerial view of Jakarta's skyline on May 1.

Philippines’ Marcos urges Senate to return to work as gridlock deepens ahead of break

Philippine senators take oath as they convene as an impeachment court to hear the case of Vice President Sara Duterte, at the Senate in Pasay City, Philippines, May 18, 2026. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Wealthy Russians see empires crumble as Putin seizes assets

In 2025, Russia seized 1.1 trillion rubles (S$19 billion) of assets in anti-corruption cases, according to Moscow-based law firm Nektorov, Saveliev & Partners.

South Koreans vote in local elections seen as gauge of President Lee’s first year

A man votes with his daughter during the local elections at a polling station, in Seoul, South Korea, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

‘Crazy’: Trump-Netanyahu relationship under growing strain

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and US President Donald Trump taking part in a press conference in Florida, in December 2025.

Trump names inexperienced ally as intelligence director

Trump said he would also retain his existing jobs overseeing federal housing and mortgage policies.

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