News & Insights Across Asia
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun has appointed Nawaf Salam as the new Prime Minister. Salam, president of the International Court of Justice, is tasked with forming a new government amid economic challenges.
South Korea’s Democratic Party has submitted an impeachment motion against Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reporting it to the National Assembly’s plenary session, according to the party’s floor leader.
Aisake Eke has been elected as Tonga’s new prime minister, succeeding Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni. His appointment marks a significant moment in the nation’s political landscape.
Adylbek Kasymaliyev has been appointed as the new prime minister of Kyrgyzstan, announced by the Kyrgyz presidential press service on Wednesday.
French President Emmanuel Macron is struggling to appoint a new prime minister due to weak support in the National Assembly and declining confidence in his leadership.
Navin Ramgoolam, 77-year-old opposition leader, has been appointed as Mauritius’ new Prime Minister by President Prithvirajsing Roopun following Sunday’s general election.
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.
Haiti is set to replace Prime Minister Garry Conille with Alix Didier Fils-Aime amid a mounting security crisis, according to a draft resolution by the transitional presidential council.
Haiti is set to appoint Alix Didier Fils-Aime as its new prime minister amid a growing security crisis, replacing Garry Conille, according to a draft resolution by the transitional presidential council.
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party will elect a new leader on September 27 following Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s decision not to seek re-election. Campaigning begins on September 12.
Lawrence Wong, 51, becomes Singapore’s new prime minister after Lee Hsien Loong steps down, signaling a generational shift in leadership for the nation.
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appoints opposition leader Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister, marking a significant political shift in the West African nation.
The UK’s prime ministerial race concludes with Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak awaiting results. Asia watches closely, anticipating the new leader’s impact on trade and diplomatic relations.