Politics and government

Cakes, diapers and lectures: Protesting ‘cockroaches’ dig in their heels in India

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke (C) takes part in a protest over alleged irregularities in the country’s major examinations in New Delhi on June 6.

Australian plan to partly reserve gas for residents causes jitters in Asia; experts say exports are safe

The Pluto liquefied natural gas (LNG) Plant at Karratha in Western Australia operated by Woodside Energy. Australia is one of the world’s top exporters of LNG but domestic supplies for the east coast could face shortages.

China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts

Former financial regulator head Li Yunze during a high-level meeting in Beijing in 2025.

Trump unveils new US passport with picture of himself

The new limited-edition US passport to mark the country’s 250th anniversary of independence featuring President Donald Trump.

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.

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