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Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned citing serious health concerns, specifically autonomic neuropathy. The 76-year-old's departure removes a potential supporter of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ahead of her planned return.
Entertainer Bella Astillah has disclosed receiving marital guidance from Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad during a gathering with her fiancé, Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.
Vietnam has arrested three senior executives from a state publishing house and penalized 23 news outlets for their involvement with a controversial biography of Ho Chi Minh. The crackdown reflects the government's tight control over historical narratives.
South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to two years in prison for accepting illegal political funds disguised as complimentary opinion polls from a power broker, marking another legal setback for the jailed ex-leader.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed that university Student Representative Councils undertake special leadership and political courses, with government funding available to help young leaders understand Malaysia's democratic system.
South Korea's Supreme Court has approved a live broadcast of its verdict in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's obstruction of justice trial, rejecting his legal team's objections. The ruling is due Thursday.
Opposition leader Hamzah has called on the government to clarify why former MACC chief Azam was appointed as adviser to the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre, particularly given his involvement in separate investigations.
Moldova's Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has resigned after eight months in office, stating he could no longer fulfil his duties in accordance with his principles and personal convictions.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has rejected claims that he instructed the cancellation of the 2026 Johor Felda Settlers' Day event scheduled for Kluang, distancing himself from the controversial decision.
Police have opened an investigation into statements made by former Umno veteran Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi on social media, following 153 police reports filed across the country.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has lodged a police report after an AI-generated video containing false allegations against her circulated widely. The PKR Wanita chief condemned the video as malicious and called for firm action against defamation targeting women politicians.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party chairman Jung Chung-rae has resigned, setting the stage for a competitive leadership contest in August involving Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and former party leader Song Young-gil.
Nepal police have arrested former finance minister Bishnu Paudel in a money-laundering investigation, marking the latest high-profile graft case since anti-corruption protests toppled the government last year.
A Spanish court has ordered Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to face jury trial on corruption allegations and banned her from leaving Spain, intensifying a political controversy affecting Spain's government.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail have offered their condolences to Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri following the death of her husband, Datuk Kamil Misuari.
A Kedah state representative has threatened legal action against Malaysia's higher education ministry over disputed allegations of backdoor appointments, standing firm on refusing to withdraw his claims.
Former Damansara MP Tony Pua's status has been elevated to suspect in a police investigation concerning a Rukun Negara-related Facebook post, making charges probable within the coming weeks.