News & Insights Across Asia
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen held talks, agreeing to manage differences and stabilize economic ties during the U.S. political transition period.
UN Envoy Geir Pedersen expresses hope for a new Syria after recent political changes, urging inclusive transition and easing of sanctions to support economic recovery.
UN special envoy Geir Pedersen told the Security Council that concrete movement on an inclusive political transition in Syria is essential for the country to receive the economic support it needs.
Ahmad al-Shara, leader of Syria’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, met with UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen in Damascus to discuss the country’s political transition.
Haiti is set to appoint Alix Didier Fils-Aime as its new prime minister, replacing Garry Conille amid a mounting security crisis, according to a draft resolution seen by Reuters.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake is sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new president, pledging to create a new political culture. Former PM Dinesh Gunawardena resigned and congratulated him on his election.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena resigned on Monday following Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s victory in the presidential election, marking a significant shift in the nation’s political landscape.
Lawrence Wong has been sworn in as Singapore’s new Prime Minister, marking a significant leadership transition in the nation.
Haiti’s transitional government has begun the voting process to elect a new president, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s journey towards restoring democracy after years of political instability.