Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has reiterated the necessity of bolstering the island’s defence mechanisms in his recent Lunar New Year address. Lai’s ambitious proposal of US$40 billion (S$50 billion) for…
In the latest display of his combative approach towards the press, US President Donald Trump ignited controversy after referring to a female journalist as “piggy”. These remarks took place during…
Amid escalating tensions in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump is stepping up calls for NATO allies to impose comprehensive sanctions on Russia. In a recent letter addressed to NATO nations,…
South Korea’s political landscape is set for significant transformation with the inauguration of President Lee Jae-myung, who took office on 4 June 2024, following a decisive win in a snap…
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol stepped out of a detention centre on 8 March 2024, following a Seoul Central District Court’s decision to cancel his arrest warrant on insurrection charges.…
As the United States witnesses Donald Trump’s second inauguration, a mix of excitement and dissent fills the air. While some supporters eagerly gather to celebrate the former president, others are…
Lebanon’s parliament made a historic decision on 9 January 2024, electing Army Chief Joseph Aoun as president, marking an end to a prolonged political vacuum that lasted over two years.…
The recent fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has prompted significant diplomatic efforts from the United States, with President Joe Biden describing it as a moment of historic opportunity for…
HANOI — In a significant political development, Vietnam’s parliament elected military general Luong Cuong as the new state president on 21 October 2024. His election comes during a period of…