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Sri Lanka protesters vow to continue anti-government campaign despite new PM
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's new prime minister will begin forming a unity government on Friday, but his appointment has failed to appease anti-government protesters demanding the resignation of the president for the country's disastrous economic crisis.
Bar Council sets May 27 for EGM over allegations of judicial intimidation
PETALING JAYA: An emergency general meeting (EGM) of the Bar Council will be held on May 27 to discuss the issue over recent allegations of judicial intimidation and interference.
Wheatley takes over as British Virgin Islands premier as Fahie is ousted
MIAMI (Reuters) - The British Virgin Islands on Thursday swore in Natalio Wheatley as the British overseas territory's new premier following the removal of ex-premier Andrew Fahie, who was arrested on drug charges in Miami last week.
Bar Council to hold EGM over allegations of judicial intimidation
PETALING JAYA: The Bar Council will hold an emergency general meeting (EGM) to discuss the issue over recent allegations of judicial intimidation.
Former M'sian Bar presidents call for a ‘Walk for Justice’
PETALING JAYA: A group of former Malaysian Bar presidents are calling the current leadership of the Bar Council to hold a "Walk for Justice" to defend the judiciary institution against alleged intimidation.
French left agrees rare coalition deal to take on Macron
PARIS (Reuters) - France's Socialist Party and the hard-left La France Insoumise (LFI) agreed in principle on Wednesday to run together in June parliamentary elections and try to deprive newly re-elected President Emmanuel Macron of a majority.
Japan PM dashes S. Korean hope he would attend inauguration
TOKYO (Bloomberg): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is dispatching his foreign minister to attend the inauguration next week of South Korea’s new president, who had been seeking the premier’s attendance as a symbol of putting troubled ties on a more stable course.
Reporting in times of crisis
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, The Jakarta Post’s senior editor reflects on his experience covering Indonesia’s presidents during tumultuous times.
Biden to visit Asia next month to build united front on N. Korea, Russia
SEOUL (The Jakarta Post/Reuters): Visiting Asia next month for the first time since becoming the United States president in 2021, Joe Biden will hold talks with allies in Japan and South Korea over China's growing influence in the region and the latest threats from nuclear-armed North Korea.
