Politics

UK deputy PM Dominic Raab quits after probe says he bullied civil servants

Resignation follows findings into eight formal complaints that the deputy leader and justice secretary had been abusive toward staff members during a previous stint in that office and while serving as Britain's foreign secretary and Brexit secretary.

Indonesia's ruling bloc backs Java governor Ganjar for 2024 presidency

Governor of one of Indonesia's most populous provinces, Central Java, has been the frontrunner in several opinion polls this year and goes up against two popular opposition figures.

China's Qin Gang says both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to Beijing

Newly-appointed top diplomat warns that criticising China over Taiwan will have "dangerous consequences", but also insisted that Beijing is a "growing force for peace and justice".

Ennahda slams 'unjust imprisonment' as judge extends Ghannouchi detention

The move comes amid growing social tensions and deepening economic troubles in Tunisia.

Indian court dismisses Rahul Gandhi's appeal to stay conviction

A stay of Congress leader's conviction would have opened up a path to reinstate his parliamentary seat, but he can still seek to stay the conviction in a higher court.

Myanmar Supreme Court to hear appeal of jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi

The 77-year-old is serving 33 years in prison after convictions in more than a dozen cases that she has called absurd and her allies say were orchestrated by the junta.

China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second day

Three Chinese warships sailed in waters surrounding the self-ruled island, while a fighter jet and an anti-submarine helicopter also crossed the island's air defence identification zone on Friday.

China sanctions Reagan library, others over Tsai's US trip

Reagan library in Simi Valley, California, was the site of the rare high-level, bipartisan meeting Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted this week for talks with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.

Chad releases 380 rebels jailed for killing former leader Deby

The rebels were convicted and sentenced to life in prison for acts of terrorism, undermining national security and endangering the life of the head of state but later pardoned by the government.

Kennedy heir who opposes vaccines eyes presidential run challenging Biden

Son and namesake of slain New York senator Robert F. Kennedy has been one of the leading voices in the anti-vaccine movement and has downplayed the insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Malaysian mother's joy as son gets chance of death row reprieve

Alternatives to the death penalty under the sweeping reforms passed by parliament earlier this week include caning and a jail term of up to 40 years.

US braces for Donald Trump's historic court appearance, arraignment

The nation's 45th commander in chief will be escorted from Trump Tower to the courthouse by the Secret Service and may have his mug shot taken.