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South Korea has elevated First Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il to the roles of deputy prime minister and minister of economy and finance in a significant cabinet reorganisation announced Sunday.
PKR deputy secretary-general Saifuddin Shafi Muhammad clarified that the Democratic Action Party can withdraw from cabinet positions without triggering parliamentary dissolution, as the party would continue supporting the government.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has orchestrated a sweeping cabinet and party leadership reorganisation following the resignation of conservative parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn over a surrogacy dispute.
Sabah's legislative assembly has endorsed amendments to the Sabah Ports Authority Enactment 1981, reflecting the state government's cabinet restructuring that redistributed port management duties to a new ministerial portfolio.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced significant cabinet changes and political appointments, marking a continuation of the city-state's leadership transition following recent resignations of senior officeholders.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced a major Cabinet reshuffle, promoting first-term politicians Jeffrey Siow and David Neo to full ministerial positions while maintaining experienced leaders in senior roles. The changes follow recent political resignations.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has restructured his cabinet, removing supporters of his predecessor while unveiling a decade-long programme to tackle cost-of-living pressures and signalling a more leftward policy direction.