Politics and government

India arrests staff accused of theft from Ram Mandir Hindu temple

The Ram Mandir temple has been at the centre of Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s Hindu-first politics.

South Korea ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee handed 7 years in jobs-for-gifts case

Kim had maintained her innocence, arguing that while she did receive gifts, there were no requests for favours attached to them.

Thailand’s Anutin at 100 days: Stability first, reform later?

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at a news conference following a bilateral meeting with Vietnam’s President To Lam in Bangkok on May 28.

Britain’s Reeves says Burnham would provide stability as prime minister

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves said prime minister hopeful Andy Burnham had been clear he was committed to her fiscal rules, which include balancing day-to-day spending with tax revenues and reducing debt as a share of output.

After calling it quits, Britain’s Keir Starmer gets European thanks for warming ties

Outgoing British prime minister Keir Starmer offered his thanks for the “kind words” from his fellow politicians.

Johor BN says it will not form a coalition government with other parties

Caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi (third from right) with BN candidates for the state of Johor on June 24.

South Korea arrests Shincheonji church leader Lee Man-hee for meddling in politics: Reports

Founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus Lee Man-hee is accused of violating the Political Parties Act.

Trump refuses to sign landmark housing Bill, heaps pressure on Republicans

epa13061504 US President Donald J. Trump speaks as he arrives for a Senate Republican luncheon meeting, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 24 June 2026. Before attending the meeting with Senate Republicans, President Trump abruptly cancelled a signing ceremony for a housing bill and instead demanded passage of a separate bill to tighten voter registration rules. EPA/GRAEME SLOAN

Spanish PM denies ‘widespread’ corruption after ex-top aide jailed

A string of corruption investigations into relatives and former top political allies has jeopardised the position of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

Female succession still off the table as Japan plans overhaul of Imperial Law

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (left) and Empress Masako visit the Brussels City Hall during a state visit to Brussels, Belgium on June 23.

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