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Prime-Minister

Europe 5 months ago

Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as France's PM

France has been mired in political deadlock ever since Macron gambled last year on snap polls that he hoped would consolidate power, but ended instead in a hung parliament and more seats for the far right.

Middle East and Africa 5 months ago

New prime minister inspires little hope in protest-hit Madagascar

Major General Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo is named head of government late Monday in a bid to quell anti-government unrest that has claimed 22 lives.

Europe 5 months ago

France's new PM resigns after less than month in office

His resignation compounds a political crisis that has rocked France for over a year, after Macron called legislative elections in the summer of 2024 which ended in a hung parliament.

Asia & Pacific 5 months ago

Conservative Takaichi set to be Japan's first woman PM

The 64-year-old, whose hero is Margaret Thatcher, said that a "mountain of work" lay ahead to restore the fortunes of her ailing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

Asia & Pacific 5 months ago

South Korea PM apologizes after data center fire halts govt services

A lithium battery fire broke out Friday night at the National Information Resources Service in Daejeon, about 150 kilometers south of Seoul, which hosts key state IT systems, according to local authorities.

Editorial 5 months ago

Thai military’s bad example

As a founding member, Thailand’s political instability undermines the regional bloc's principles of democracy, rule of law and good governance.

Asia & Pacific 6 months ago

Nepal sets March elections after naming interim prime minister

The announcement came just hours after Paudel appointed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki to lead the country, following the deadly "Gen Z"-led anti-graft protests that forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign.

Asia & Pacific 6 months ago

How 'Gen Z' protests over corruption and jobs ousted Nepal PM Oli

Stung into action, they turned to still-accessible apps such as Viber and TikTok to rally thousands, sparking protests that left at least 19 protesters dead and ultimately forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli from office on Tuesday.

Europe 6 months ago

France set for disruption as new PM takes office

Macron named Lecornu as prime minister late Tuesday, a day after his predecessor Francois Bayrou lost a confidence vote in parliament, forcing him and his government to resign.