Politics and government

UK’s Reform promises ICE-style deportation agency to halt migrants

A group of migrants on an inflatable dinghy leave the beach of Petit-Fort-Philippe in northern France in an attempt to cross the English Channel to reach Britain, in Gravelines, near Calais, France, September 27, 2025. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor/File Photo

Spain to declassify documents on failed 1981 coup attempt

Journalists, policemen and civil guards wait for the release of Parliament deputies, outside the Parliament building in Madrid, on Feb 24, 1981 after the attempted coup.

Malaysia mulls over law to curb premiership to two terms

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged a two-term limit during the 2022 election, but local media said there has been criticism about the slow pace of reform.

Who are the jailed Hong Kong democrats who challenged their subversion convictions?

Ousted pro-democracy lawmaker Leung Kwok-hung, also known as 'Long Hair' reacts before entering the High Court to hear the sentence for his appeal.

North Korea touts nuclear advances as Kim Jong Un rechosen to lead ruling party

Mr Kim Jong Un has already declared 2026’s congress will unveil the next phase in the nation’s nuclear weapons programme.

Thousands march in France for slain far-right activist under heavy security

Protesters attend a march in tribute to far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon on Feb 21, 2026.

France’s Macron calls for calm ahead of march for far-right activist killed last week

French President Emmanuel Macron said the government is on alert to ensure "everything goes well" marches.

Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in deadly high-rise fire

A flock of egrets fly next to burned buildings of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after the deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 30, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

Philippines’ Marcos visits former rival Robredo, won’t talk alliance yet

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his visit to Naga City had been planned months ago.

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un reviews country’s progress at key party congress

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in Pyongyang, North Korea, February 19, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS

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