Politicians

Negeri Sembilan state assembly to be dissolved on June 5

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun said late on June 4 that the state's ruler had given his consent to dissolve the assembly.

Venezuela’s Maduro adds Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer to US defence team

Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrives at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, as he heads towards the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse in Manhattan for an initial appearance to face U.S. federal charges including narco-terrorism, conspiracy, drug trafficking, money laundering and others in New York City, U.S., January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Indonesia arrests deputy immigration minister on graft charges

The arrest came a day after Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office (AGO) detained Dadan Hindayana, the former head of an agency which oversees President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free meals programme.

Colombian right-wing presidential candidate endorsed by Trump ordered to apologise for sexism

Colombia's presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella greets supporters as he votes at a polling station during the presidential election in Barranquilla, Colombia, on May 31.

Indonesia Gojek founder warns of investor concerns in graft defence plea

Nadiem Makarim arrives for a hearing over alleged corruption related to the procurement of Google Chromebook laptops at the Central Jakarta Court on May 13.

Mexico's Sheinbaum escalates rhetoric against U.S., blames far-right 'offensive'

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum delivers a speech to supporters and government officials marking her second year in office at the Monumento a la Revolucion in Mexico City, Mexico, May 31, 2026. REUTERS/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha

India’s viral ‘Cockroach’ party founder plans street protest

Abhijeet Dipke, the Boston University graduate behind the online movement, said on social media platform X he would return to India to lead a “peaceful protest”.

Philippine senator Jinggoy Estrada surrenders over graft case

Philippine Senator Jose Estrada (centre) leaving the Senate in Pasay City to surrender to the police on June 1.

Taiwan opposition leader hopes to ‘gain deeper trust’ from US

Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun speaks during a press conference in Taipei on June 1, 2026, ahead of her visit to the United States.

Man dies jumping from air balloon in the Netherlands

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