Politics

Acting President Michel Temer wants peace in Brazil

As the interim president, Temer intends to rebuild Brazil's investor-friendly climate and credit rating.

May 13, 2016

India passes Bankruptcy bill; changes to DRT and Sarfaesi Acts still on hold

A solution to India's bad debts could be possible with the three laws in action together, reported Mint.

May 12, 2016

Dilma Rousseff suspended as Brazils president: Fireworks let off over senate in celebration

A number of protesters were seen dancing with joy after Rousseff was suspended.

May 12, 2016

Chinese daily calls British media 'barbarians' over Queen's 'rude' remark, says UK-China ties unaffected

Chinese daily Global Times, published by the ruling Communist Party's official People's Daily, on Thursday hit out at the British media for the reports.

May 12, 2016

EU referendum: Eurosceptic heavyweights turn out for Brexit: The Movie premiere in London

IBTimes UK spoke to Ukips Nigel Farage, Labour MP Kate Hoey and Tory MEP Dan Hannan off the red carpet of Brexit: The Movie.

May 12, 2016

Iranian pilgrims to miss hajj this year as Saudi Arabia, Tehran fail to resolve differences

Relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia were severed after Riyadh executed Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr earlier this year.

May 12, 2016

New Zealand Prime Minister thrown out of parliament after being questioned over Panama Papers

John Key was kicked out of parliament, following a question from Greens co-leader James Shaw

May 12, 2016

Philippines' loud-mouthed president-elect Duterte to apologise to Pope for insult

Duterte had referred to the Pope as a "son of a wh--e," while complaining about traffic jams during the latter's Manila visit last year.

May 12, 2016

EU visa-free travel deal on brink of collapse as Turkey refuses to change terror laws

Turkey had sought visa-free travel within the European Union for its citizens as part of the migrant deal agreed on with the EU.

May 12, 2016

Brazilian Senate suspends President Dilma Rousseff, votes for impeachment

Vice-President Michel Temer is set to become the acting president in Brazil.

May 12, 2016

Nigerias President Buhari to David Camerons fantastically corrupt jibe: Dont apologise, return stolen funds

Nigeria leader reacts to David Cameron claims that African nation is fantastically corrupt.

May 11, 2016

US prepares to force democratic elections in the DRC as targeted sanctions loom large

EXCLUSIVE: US government still hopeful it can get President Kabila to do the right thing.

May 11, 2016

Twitter mocks Narendra Modi with #PoMoneModi after he compares Kerala to Somalia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said infant mortality rate among Scheduled Tribes in Kerala is higher than in Somalia.

May 11, 2016

Congress wins Uttarakhand floor test with 33 votes; Centre to revoke President's rule

The result comes as a major setback to the BJP, which was accused of toppling the Congress government in Uttarakhand.

May 11, 2016

Cannot deport Vijay Mallya over invalid passport, says UK

Finance Minister Arun Jaitely said India will try to bring the liquor baron back through extradition from Britain.

May 11, 2016