Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71, Prompting South Carolina Special Election. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has died at 71 after a sudden illness, triggering a special election in South Carolin

Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71, Prompting South Carolina Special Election

Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, passed away on Saturday at age 71 following a brief illness. His death creates a vacancy in the Senate and triggers a special primary election in his home state. Tributes from global leaders, including former President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, acknowledged his extensive career in public service and advocacy for foreign policy initiatives.

Singapore's PM Wong Begins First Official Visit to Timor-Leste, Cementing Bilateral and ASEAN Ties. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will undertake his inaugural official visit to Timor-Leste fr

Singapore’s PM Wong Begins First Official Visit to Timor-Leste, Cementing Bilateral and ASEAN Ties

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will undertake his inaugural official visit to Timor-Leste from July 2-3, where he will receive the nation's highest honor in recognition of Singapore's sustained support for Timor-Leste's development and its accession to ASEAN. The visit is set to bolster economic and diplomatic ties, with bilateral agreements expected to be signed.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Affirms Communist Party Role as Key to Prosperity on 27th Anniversary. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has declared the Communist Party's leadership a "fu

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Affirms Communist Party Role as Key to Prosperity on 27th Anniversary

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has declared the Communist Party's leadership a "fundamental safeguard" for the city's prosperity, a statement made during celebrations marking the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule. Lee also outlined key priorities for the final year of his term, emphasizing governmental cultural shifts and policy delivery.

Hong Kong Solidifies GBA-ASEAN Economic Linkage Amid Shifting Geopolitics. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee emphasized the city's pivotal role in connecting ASEAN and China's Greater Bay Area,

Hong Kong Solidifies GBA-ASEAN Economic Linkage Amid Shifting Geopolitics

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee emphasized the city's pivotal role in connecting ASEAN and China's Greater Bay Area, fostering a powerful economic partnership amidst evolving geopolitical landscapes. The remarks were made at the South China Morning Post's GBA-Asean Summit 2026, which also saw the launch of a new ASEAN chamber of commerce in Hong Kong.