World Politics

China's Communist Party must "turn the knife inward" to eliminate problems of discipline, including corruption, President Xi Jinping said, a new call to hunt down corrupt officials.

A run for California governor in 2026 - or another shot at the US presidency in 2028? The VP's top aides are divided on the best course.

Israel says Ireland has "crossed every red line" with its policies, including recognition of a Palestinian state.

Analysis - After the toppling of France's government, the next will also have minority support, and be vulnerable to attack from far-right and left-wing opponents.

Asma al-Assad was once seen as Syria's Princess Diana. Now, she will likely live out her days exiled in Russia. Audio

The Constitutional Court will decide whether to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol sometime in the next six months.

President Yoon Suk Yeol has been suspended from official duties and an acting president will step in.

Business leaders have attempted to establish a positive rapport with Trump since his election win in November.

Analysis - Getting Xi to fly across the world would be an enormous coup for the president-elect - which makes it politically unfeasible for the Chinese leader.

Amazon is planning to donate US$1 million (NZ$1.7m) to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, a person familiar with the matter told CNN.

The donation is a departure from past practice by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who declined to endorse a candidate for the election.

Analysis: However, protests over human rights will fall on deaf ears, David Mark writes.

He is the latest top official to be arrested in a widening investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law attempt.

One of the advantages of the light sticks is how sturdy they are, says Kim Do Heon, a Seoul-based music critic.

It is hoping to head off any threat that could emerge in the fallout of president Bashar al-Assad's overthrow.

An abrupt introduction set the tone as RNZ's Kim Hill sat down for a long chat with the former British Prime Minister, to ask if he's trying to "salvage" his career.