Tag: Politics
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang dies of heart attack at 68
Li Keqiang, the former Chinese premier, died at age 68 on Friday after suffering a heart attack,
China removes Defense Minister Li Shangfu two months after disappearance
Li Shangfu is the second high-profile Chinese minister to be sacked without any explanation.
US House of Representatives ousted Kevin McCarthy as speaker in historic vote
The United States House of Representatives voted to remove Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy from the position....
World leaders gather in New York for UN General Assembly
More than 100 heads of state and government joined the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New...
Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang replaced by predecessor after month-long absence
China’s foreign minister Qin Gang was removed just after seven months into the job, making it the shortest-ever...
McCarthy elected House speaker after 15 votes and days of negotiations
After 15 rounds of voting held over five days and painstaking negotiations, Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker...
Republicans win US House majority, setting up divided government
Republicans won control of the U.S. House on Wednesday, returning the party to power in Washington days after...
Brazil’s Lula da Silva wins presidential election in historic comeback
Brazilian leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won the presidential elections on Sunday in a remarkable...
Rishi Sunak becomes new UK Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak officially became Britain’s 57th prime minister, replacing Liz Truss — the country's shortest-serving leader of all time.
Xi Jinping secures third term as China’s most powerful leader
Chinese President Xi Jinping has secured a third consecutive five-year term as party chief, making him the most...