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South Korean province sorry after official says ‘import young women’ to lift birth rate

The government of South Korea's South Jeolla province said the use of the word "import" in Jindo county chief Kim Hee-su's remark “violates human dignity and objectifies women”.
The government of South Korea's South Jeolla province said the use of the word "import" in Jindo county chief Kim Hee-su's remark “violates human dignity and objectifies women”.

Analysts warn of ‘flood’ of disinformation ahead of Bangladesh election

Policemen stand guard in front of the Bangladesh Election Commission office ahead of the expected general election schedule announcement in Dhaka, in December 2025.
Policemen stand guard in front of the Bangladesh Election Commission office ahead of the expected general election schedule announcement in Dhaka, in December 2025.

Bangladesh votes in world’s first Gen Z-inspired election

Election campaign banners of candidates hang over the streets ahead of the national election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 7, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Election campaign banners of candidates hang over the streets ahead of the national election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 7, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

Starmer’s top aide Morgan McSweeney quits as Mandelson-Epstein furore engulfs Britain’s PM

FILE PHOTO: Downing Street Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney arrives for the annual Lady Mayor's Banquet at the Guildhall in London, Britain, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Downing Street Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney arrives for the annual Lady Mayor's Banquet at the Guildhall in London, Britain, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe/File Photo

Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi forges stunning election win

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi placing a paper rose on the name of an elected candidate at her Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters in Tokyo on Feb 8.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi placing a paper rose on the name of an elected candidate at her Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters in Tokyo on Feb 8.

Japan’s election: What you need to know

If she loses her Lower House majority, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi has said she will resign.
If she loses her Lower House majority, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi has said she will resign.

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi aims for blizzard of votes in rare winter election

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi had earlier received the endorsement of US President Donald Trump.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi had earlier received the endorsement of US President Donald Trump.

North Korea to hold party congress in February, first since 2021

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attending an inauguration ceremony for a large-scale greenhouse farm in North Pyongan Province on Feb 1.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attending an inauguration ceremony for a large-scale greenhouse farm in North Pyongan Province on Feb 1.

US agency investigating if ABC’s The View violated equal time rules for political candidates

FILE PHOTO: Whoopi Goldberg gestures next to Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris as they appear on ABC's "The View" in New York, U.S., October 8, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Whoopi Goldberg gestures next to Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris as they appear on ABC's "The View" in New York, U.S., October 8, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

Six Labour figures queuing up to replace a weakened British PM Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer  had repeatedly batted away speculation about his leadership.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer  had repeatedly batted away speculation about his leadership.

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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.