Politics and government

Bombing attacks mark first day of Colombia's new right-wing government

epa13156175 A handout photo made available by the Presidency of Colombia shows Colombian elected president Abelardo de la Espriella (2-L) posing accompanied by his wife Ana Lucia Pineda and children prior his inauguration ceremony in Cali, Colombia, 07 August 2026. EPA/PRESIDENCY OF COLOMBIA / HANDOUT AVAILABLE TO ILLUSTRATE THE ACCOMPANYING NEWS (MANDATORY CREDIT)HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

‘Shame on you’: Lawmaker pelts Kosovo PM with eggs in Parliament, as political crisis spirals

Lawmaker Time Kadriaj throwing an egg at Prime Minister Albin Kurti (not pictured) on Aug 8, during a session to elect a new parliamentary speaker.

The humble burrito causes indigestion for Trump’s Republican party

In Washington, the price of a takeout burrito at two popular fast-food chains ranged between US$6.50 and US$13.50, depending on the ingredients.

Russia’s only anti-war party eyes support boost at elections

Chairman of the Yabloko party Nikolai Rybakov (centre) attends the draw to determine the order of placement of political party names on Aug 5.

Philippines says it does not condone threats of violence after anti-China caskets found in Manila

Colombia’s new president vows to ‘defeat narco-terrorists’ in maiden speech

Abelardo De La Espriella has offered to host US troops on Colombian soil and wants to bomb jungle cocaine labs, build “mega-prisons” and slash the size of the state.

Political struggle of far-right ally Bezalel Smotrich shows faultline in PM Netanyahu coalition

Bezalel Smotrich says the ultra-Orthodox should be obliged to serve, but that arresting them would create division.

Israeli breakaway party eyes PM Netanyahu voters over draft impasse

Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein, both former Likud Cabinet ministers, launched the yet-unnamed party on Aug 6.

What is New Zealand’s MMP electoral system and does it favour coalitions?

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon saidhe was open to a referendum on the country’s electoral system, sparking vigorous debate.

Malaysian PM Anwar’s daughter Nurul Izzah steps aside from PKR No. 2 role for studies

Nurul Izzah Anwar said she would remain a PKR member.

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