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Politics and government

Nephew of Indonesia’s president gets nod to become central bank board member

Mr Thomas Djiwandono, the nephew of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, said “synergy” between the central bank, fiscal policy-makers and other authorities “can be accelerated, can be strengthened”.
Mr Thomas Djiwandono, the nephew of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, said “synergy” between the central bank, fiscal policy-makers and other authorities “can be accelerated, can be strengthened”.

HK lawmaker deliberately drives against traffic, sparking calls for her dismissal

Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan giving her public apology on Jan 24 following the incident.
Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan giving her public apology on Jan 24 following the incident.

News analysis

How far can Pauline Hanson’s One Nation ride Australia’s growing far-right wave?

One Nation party leader Pauline Hanson at a rally during Australia Day celebrations in Brisbane on Jan 26.
One Nation party leader Pauline Hanson at a rally during Australia Day celebrations in Brisbane on Jan 26.

PAP sec-gen Lawrence Wong congratulates Vietnam’s To Lam on reappointment as head of ruling party

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) meeting Vietnam’s leader To Lam at Parliament House on March 12, 2025.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) meeting Vietnam’s leader To Lam at Parliament House on March 12, 2025.

Myanmar pro-military party declares victory in junta-run polls

Many analysts describe the USDP as a civilian proxy of the military which seized power in a 2021 coup.
Many analysts describe the USDP as a civilian proxy of the military which seized power in a 2021 coup.

Why Japan’s leader Takaichi won’t enter the male-dominated sumo ring

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious approach to gender issues.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious approach to gender issues.

Iran judicial chief says protest instigators to be punished ‘without the slightest leniency’

A lot full of buses burned during protests, seen during a tour for international news media in Tehran, Iran, on Jan 21, 2026.
A lot full of buses burned during protests, seen during a tour for international news media in Tehran, Iran, on Jan 21, 2026.

Commentary

Beware the crocodile: The challenge for small states

In the brutal world of geopolitics, great powers are like crocodiles and small states need to be very careful even when they appear to smile.
In the brutal world of geopolitics, great powers are like crocodiles and small states need to be very careful even when they appear to smile.

Rights group leader says at least 80 political prisoners released in Venezuela

Former detainee Carlos Andres Perez hugs a relative after being released from prison outside the "El Libertador" prison complex in Tocuyito, Venezuela, on Jan 25.
Former detainee Carlos Andres Perez hugs a relative after being released from prison outside the "El Libertador" prison complex in Tocuyito, Venezuela, on Jan 25.

Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina’s speech

Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina addresses the media virtually in New Delhi on Jan 23, 2026, ahead of upcoming national election.
Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina addresses the media virtually in New Delhi on Jan 23, 2026, ahead of upcoming national election.

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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.