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Politics and government

UK appears to lays groundwork for approval of controversial Chinese embassy

he British government's decision on whether to grant planning permission for a new Chinese embassy at the Royal Mint Court in London is due to be announced on Jan 20.
he British government's decision on whether to grant planning permission for a new Chinese embassy at the Royal Mint Court in London is due to be announced on Jan 20.

Vietnam’s To Lam pledges growth above 10% despite global challenges

Mr To Lam promised to continue the fight against corruption.
Mr To Lam promised to continue the fight against corruption.

Thai ex-PM Abhisit seeks return as anti-scammer kingmaker

Mr Abhisit Vejjajiva's Democrat Party is projected to emerge as the fourth-largest in the Feb 8 vote, making it a formidable player in the formation of any government.
Mr Abhisit Vejjajiva's Democrat Party is projected to emerge as the fourth-largest in the Feb 8 vote, making it a formidable player in the formation of any government.

North Korea’s Kim sacks vice-premier, rails against ‘incompetence’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects the first phase of the renovation of the Ryongsong Machine Complex, in Pyongyang, North Korea on Jan 19, 2025.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects the first phase of the renovation of the Ryongsong Machine Complex, in Pyongyang, North Korea on Jan 19, 2025.

Vietnam leader To Lam seeks China-style powers at party conclave

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam attends a preparatory session for the party congress in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Jan 19, 2026.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam attends a preparatory session for the party congress in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Jan 19, 2026.

Macron declines Trump’s invitation to join his Board of Peace

French President Emmanuel Macron believes the charter goes beyond Gaza, and raises concerns over respect for the UN principles.
French President Emmanuel Macron believes the charter goes beyond Gaza, and raises concerns over respect for the UN principles.

France PM Sebastien Lecornu to force budget into law, concedes ‘partial failure’

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu reacts at a media briefing at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on Jan 19, 2026.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu reacts at a media briefing at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on Jan 19, 2026.

Impeachment bid against Marcos unlikely to succeed but could still hurt him, say analysts

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr speaks during a press conference at Malacanang Palace in Manila on November 13, 2025.
Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr speaks during a press conference at Malacanang Palace in Manila on November 13, 2025.

Tablets with no internet connection, no phones at Vietnam’s Communist Party congress: Sources

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam attends a preparatory session for 14th National Party Congress in Hanoi, Vietnam, January 19, 2026. VNA/Handout via REUTERS
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam attends a preparatory session for 14th National Party Congress in Hanoi, Vietnam, January 19, 2026. VNA/Handout via REUTERS

Australia’s populist hard-right One Nation party usurps main opposition in poll

Senator Pauline Hanson's One Nation recorded 22 per cent in a Newspoll published in The Australian newspaper on Jan 19, up from 15 per cent in the prior survey.
Senator Pauline Hanson's One Nation recorded 22 per cent in a Newspoll published in The Australian newspaper on Jan 19, up from 15 per cent in the prior survey.

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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.