Conspiracy, obstruction, fraud: the potential charges facing Trump
Former US President Donald Trump faces potential charges, including conspiracy to defraud, obstruction of an official proceeding, and deprivation of rights, as the investigation into his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election nears completion.
Trump expects to be arrested and indicted soon.
PM Lee to nominate Seah Kian Peng as next Speaker of Singapore Parliament amid affair scandal
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has proposed Mr Seah Kian Peng as the new Speaker of Parliament, following former Speaker Mr Tan Chuan-Jin’s resignation amid controversy over his affair with ex-MP Cheng Li Hui.
UN chief eyes reforms to peacekeeping operations
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for broad reflection on reforming peacekeeping, acknowledging persistent limitations and the need for realistic mandates and adaptable models.
He highlights Africa’s need for new-generation peace enforcement missions and counter-terrorism operations.
APHR issues open letter expressing deep concern over deteriorating human rights and democracy in Cambodia
ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) urges global parliaments to condemn Cambodia’s escalating human rights crisis and erosion of democracy.
APHR appeals for action to deny legitimacy to the upcoming July elections, citing they serve as a tool for Hun Sen’s regime to consolidate power.