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Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?
Reuters, Published on 21/04/2026
» GENEVA — The 10th United Nations (UN) secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on Jan 1, 2027.
UK PM denies misleading MPs, says officials hid Mandelson info
AFP, Published on 21/04/2026
» LONDON - Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday denied misleading parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington, and accused officials of deliberately hiding information that the Labour politician had been denied security clearance.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: April 17-23
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 17/04/2026
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
British PM again under fire over ex-envoy to US appointment
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» LONDON - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure to quit on Friday over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as envoy to Washington, after it emerged the veteran politician had failed security vetting.
Calls for UK PM to resign over ex-envoy's failed vetting
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» LONDON - UK opposition leaders Thursday called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign after the government confirmed that an associate of Jeffrey Epstein failed a background security check before becoming envoy to Washington.
Peru candidate calls for vote annulment as count tightens
AFP, Published on 15/04/2026
» LIMA - Peruvian right-wing presidential hopeful Rafael Lopez Aliaga on Tuesday called for the first round of the country's election to be annulled, alleging fraud without providing proof of his claim.
Trump deletes Jesus post of himself after outcry
AFP, Published on 14/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Monday deleted a social media image apparently depicting him as Jesus after an outcry from religious leaders that he was being blasphemous.
Spain's Sanchez seeks closer China ties amid strains with US
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» BEIJING - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins a three-day visit to China on Monday, aiming to strengthen trade ties with the world's second-largest economy as relations with the United States show signs of strain.
Runoff looms as Fujimori leads troubled Peru vote
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» LIMA - Right‑wing candidate Keiko Fujimori led exit polls following Peru's troubled presidential election Sunday, but failed to avoid a runoff after a tight vote marred by irregularities and a police raid on the country's election authority.
Delays mar voting as crisis-hit Peru picks ninth president in decade
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» LIMA - Hours-long delays marred voting in Peru's presidential and legislative elections Sunday, with weary voters hoping to end political chaos that has seen nine presidents ousted or jailed in a decade.