This week in politics: proposed ban on leasehold flats, Rosmah Mansor's appeal delayed due to health, traders fined for incorrect Quran verses, and a victim testifies in an attempted murder trial. Read more...

A Labour peer, Lord David Evans, is under investigation for allegedly offering access to ministers for financial gain. The scandal also involves Lords chief whip Roy Kennedy and raises questions about Labour's manifesto. Read more...

A pedophile surgeon's crimes were allegedly known but ignored for years. Plus, new plans to help the long-term unemployed and a fighter jet incident in Korea. Read more...

The Igdir-Nakhchivan gas pipeline is slated for commissioning in March 2025, with plans already underway to expand its capacity, according to a government minister. Read more...

A roundup of today's top political stories, including an explosion in Tehran, potential law changes regarding sentencing, climate change initiatives, and an odor investigation in Adams County. Read more...

Iran's economy shows signs of activity with growth in vehicle manufacturing, plans to boost freight transit, and a rise in the price of the Bahar Azadi gold coin. Read more...

The UK faces scrutiny over worker rights, overseas aid cuts leading to a ministerial resignation, and the risk of becoming a dumping ground for goods made by exploited workers. Read more...

Italian politics are currently embroiled in a series of controversies, ranging from ministerial gaffes and domestic violence cases to cyberattacks and family honor killings. Read more...

A look at the week's top political stories, including controversy over a BBC Gaza documentary, the possibility of Syrian refugees returning home, and plans to ban new leasehold flats. Read more...

A roundup of top news stories: a detective's unsolved case, a potential ban on leasehold flats, a BBC documentary controversy, and devastating forest fires in Japan. Read more...

Turkmen gas is now flowing to Türkiye via Iran, marking a significant development in regional energy cooperation. Iran is also experiencing a surge in transit activity at its ports. Read more...

Azerbaijan is strengthening its energy ties with Türkiye through new pipelines and power lines, while also upgrading its digital infrastructure with the 'digital.login' system. The EBRD forecasts economic growth driven by the Middle Corridor. Read more...

Recent news from Malaysia includes a tragic murder in Alor Setar, mandatory CCTV in new housing, Jakim reporting social media mockery, a thief sentenced, and efforts to manage stray animals. Read more...

This article examines recent political controversies in Brazil and Malaysia, focusing on allegations of corruption and potential shifts in government leadership. Read more...

The Tate brothers are under investigation in Florida amid a Romanian human trafficking case. Simultaneously, Romania expelled Russian diplomats for alleged interference. Read more...

The Covid inquiry will hear evidence about Michelle Mone's PPE firm in private. Separately, the inquiry heard a minister suggested buying Dyson ventilators to aid the firm's marketing. Read more...

Malaysia allocates RM55m to upgrade drainage, while the House of Representatives approves a bill mandating contributions for foreign workers. Also, arrests are made after clashes with DBKL enforcement. Read more...

This week in politics: Mhairi Black discusses her ADHD, DR Congo faces an mpox outbreak after rebel looting, a minister threatens law changes, and Labour MPs back defence firms. Read more...

A look at the latest political headlines, including the search for a missing boy in Ireland, a decision on Gatwick airport expansion, UK energy bills, and the US-Ukraine mineral deal. Read more...

Romania faces political instability with investigations and a failed no-confidence vote, while Italy confronts a major child pornography network. Read more...