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NHK
23-06-2025
- Politics
- NHK
South Korean president nominates 11 new ministers
South Korean president Lee Jae-myung nominated new ministers on Monday. The country's presidential office announced Lee tapped 11 people for positions in his government. Cho Hyun was chosen as foreign minister. He previously served as first vice foreign minister as well as in multiple overseas diplomatic roles. The presidential office says Cho has broad experience in multi-lateral talks and knowledge of trade issues. Veteran politician Ahn Gyu-back was picked as defense minister. Local media say he is the first civilian to be nominated for that post in more than six decades. Chung Dong-young was nominated to serve another term as unification minister, a post he held from 2004 to 2005. The nominees will be appointed after hearings in the National Assembly.
CNA
21-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Singapore unveils new Cabinet line-up
Singapore has unveiled its new Cabinet line-up for its 15th term of Government. It is made up of both steady and experienced hands, as well as new and younger ministers. There will be nine new political office holders, including seven who are newly elected MPs. Four office holders are promoted. They will be sworn in on May 23. Jeraldine Yap and Aslam Shah report.
CBC
13-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Carney unveils smaller, focused cabinet with mix of veteran MPs, new faces, and several role changes
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a smaller, more focused cabinet at Rideau Hall today. The new cabinet has 28 ministers, supported by 10 secretaries of state. It includes a mix of many new faces and some veterans. The 24 new names include Shafqat Ali, Jill McKnight, Tim Hodgson, Eleanor Olszewski, Mandy Gull-Masty, Joël Lightbound, Gregor Robertson, Evan Solomon, Wayne Long and Nathalie Provost. Anand, Champagne, LeBlanc, McGuinty and Anandasangaree will all play a role in managing Canada-U.S. relations. Cabinet's first meeting will be held tomorrow. Parliament will return May 26, with the throne speech on May 27, being given by King Charles. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said his party will oppose the federal government, but not "reflexively."
