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Politics and government

Muslim New Yorkers move to assert political power in city

With Mr Zohran Mamdani as NYC mayor, Muslim New Yorkers are moving to expand their foothold in the city's organising networks.
With Mr Zohran Mamdani as NYC mayor, Muslim New Yorkers are moving to expand their foothold in the city's organising networks.

New Zealand deputy PM defends claims colonisation good for Maori

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour speaks to the media during a ceremony to commemorate Waitangi Day on Feb 5.
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour speaks to the media during a ceremony to commemorate Waitangi Day on Feb 5.

CIA World Factbook ends publication after 6 decades

The CIA’s World Factbook, a version of which dates to 1962, provided facts, figures, maps and more to generations of economists, professors, journalists and others.
The CIA’s World Factbook, a version of which dates to 1962, provided facts, figures, maps and more to generations of economists, professors, journalists and others.

Explainer: How will Thailand’s election play out?

A security officer looks on next to the People's Party electoral campaign posters, before Thailand general elections on February 8, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
A security officer looks on next to the People's Party electoral campaign posters, before Thailand general elections on February 8, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

A tumultuous two decades in Thailand’s politics

Thailand has seen five prime ministers brought down in the past two decades.
Thailand has seen five prime ministers brought down in the past two decades.

Hong Kong students dissolve pro-democracy group under ‘severe’ pressure

The Hong Kong Federation of Students played a leading role in mobilising the Chinese city’s student community to participate in social movements.
The Hong Kong Federation of Students played a leading role in mobilising the Chinese city’s student community to participate in social movements.

‘Money being thrown around to buy votes’ in election: Voters in Thailand want more than just handouts

MWCurtain - Benjaporn Maigate 55 years old with her son Thitikarn maigate 29years old running a street food stall in Chiang Rai


ST PHOTO: MAY WONG
MWCurtain - Benjaporn Maigate 55 years old with her son Thitikarn maigate 29years old running a street food stall in Chiang Rai


ST PHOTO: MAY WONG

Pakistani military concludes operation against separatists in Balochistan, 216 killed

People walk amid damages at a police station, following militant attacks, in Quetta, Pakistan, February 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
People walk amid damages at a police station, following militant attacks, in Quetta, Pakistan, February 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Trump says his unpredictable style gives him leverage. But it has a cost

Some of US President Donald Trump's allies and adversaries are starting to view him as unreliable.
Some of US President Donald Trump's allies and adversaries are starting to view him as unreliable.

Starmer premiership in crisis after day of drama in Parliament over Mandelson’s Epstein ties

One minister who sat close to Mr Starmer said they saw his hands trembling as he addressed the House of Commons.
One minister who sat close to Mr Starmer said they saw his hands trembling as he addressed the House of Commons.

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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.