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Race for Marjorie Taylor Greene district is test for Trump, GOP

Clay Fuller, the Republican candidate, is the favorite to win the seat vacated by former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Clay Fuller, the Republican candidate, is the favorite to win the seat vacated by former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Vietnam’s top leader To Lam expands power, new PM elected

In his first stint as party chief, 68-year-old To Lam launched sweeping economic reforms designed to make Vietnam more competitive.
In his first stint as party chief, 68-year-old To Lam launched sweeping economic reforms designed to make Vietnam more competitive.

Ex-South Korea president Yoon faces 10-year jail term as prosecutors press appeal

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol "used his status as president to undermine the constitutional order and privatise public power", prosecutors said.
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol "used his status as president to undermine the constitutional order and privatise public power", prosecutors said.

Iran leaders join crowds on Tehran’s streets to project control in wartime

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2026. Iran's Presidential website/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2026. Iran's Presidential website/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS

China probes Politburo member in widest purge since 1976

Mr Ma Xingrui, former party secretary of China’s western Xinjiang region, was placed under investigation for “severe violations” of unspecified laws and party discipline.
Mr Ma Xingrui, former party secretary of China’s western Xinjiang region, was placed under investigation for “severe violations” of unspecified laws and party discipline.

Sudan appoints Yassir al-Atta armed forces Chief of Staff

UEFA chief Ceferin threatens to remove Italy as Euro 2032 co-host over infrastructure

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Bosnia and Herzegovina v Italy - Bilino Polje Stadium, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina - March 31, 2026 UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin in the stands before the match REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Bosnia and Herzegovina v Italy - Bilino Polje Stadium, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina - March 31, 2026 UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin in the stands before the match REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli

South Korea’s Lee urges US visa reforms, raises defence role in talks with senators

FILE PHOTO: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea was ready to shoulder a greater role in its own defence.
FILE PHOTO: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea was ready to shoulder a greater role in its own defence.

‘I said yes in seconds’: Actress Bella Astillah recalls Mount Kinabalu proposal by Syed Saddiq

Malaysian politician Syed Saddiq (left) and Malaysian actress Bella Astillah at their engagement ceremony on March 28.
Malaysian politician Syed Saddiq (left) and Malaysian actress Bella Astillah at their engagement ceremony on March 28.

German chancellor clarifies Syrian refugee comments after backlash

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during a press conference with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (not pictured), at the Chancellery, in Berlin, Germany March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during a press conference with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (not pictured), at the Chancellery, in Berlin, Germany March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

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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.