Politics and government

Tens of thousands protest across Spain over housing crisis

Protesters carry a banner that reads “Towards the general strike” as they demand political action to stop evictions and alleviate the housing crisis, in Madrid, Spain, on Oct 3.

In Alabama, Trump relives his glory days (this time with some empty seats)

As Republican prospects for November have darkened, Trump has started to really throw himself into the campaign trail.

Trump touts investment projects in pitch to deep-red Alabama

US President Donald Trump arrives onstage for a campaign rally in Mobile, Alabama, on Oct 2.

Swiss president Guy Parmelin to quit government

Outgoing president Guy Parmelin was the longest-serving minister in Switzerland’s Federal Council.

North Korea rejects South’s accusation over DMZ mine blast and won’t apologise

A North Korean guard post (top) and a South Korean one (bottom) at the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) dividing the two sides seen from the border city of Paju on Sept 30. The North says it is not responsible for the recent explosion that severely injured three South Korean soldiers.

Malaysia’s ruling coalition loses a fourth MP from PM Anwar Ibrahim’s party

Supporters waving the PKR flag at an election rally. Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung has resigned after his membership was suspended for three years.

South Koreans’ distrust of North Korea reaches record high: Survey

The poll found 83.3% of South Koreans feel that the North Korean regime does not want reunification.

Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency

While Japan has a rapidly ageing population and is facing labour shortages in many sectors, opposition to immigration is growing.

New Zealand Parliament dissolved ahead of tight November vote

The New Zealand parliament held its final sitting on Sept 23 ahead of the Nov 7 vote.

Sri Lanka ex-minister ordered to publish apology for taking disaster response truck

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court called the misappropriation of the Toyota Land Cruiser a “textbook betrayal” of the public trust.

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