Mr. Zahawi, Britain’s new top finance minister, defended Boris Johnson on Wednesday’s morning news shows, but said that his focus was on tackling inflation.
Tag: Appointments and Executive Changes
Boris Johnson Fights to Hold Power After Cabinet Ministers Resign
Two top cabinet members resigned from the scandal-scarred British prime minister’s government. Some wondered if the master of political survival could pull off another save.
France’s New Cabinet Mixes Fresh and Familiar, Hinting at Macron’s Priorities
President Emmanuel Macron’s newly announced government combines continuity with change, as first-term veterans were joined by newcomers in top positions at the foreign and education ministries.
Taking Aim at Left-Leaning Voters, Macron Names Élisabeth Borne as Prime Minister
Élisabeth Borne, the minister of labor who previously was in charge of the environment, will be the second woman to hold the post in France.
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa Resigns in Face of Unrest
The move by Mahinda Rajapaksa came after his supporters instigated violent clashes in Colombo, the capital. It wasn’t immediately clear whether his resignation would satisfy opponents.
In Blow to Ruling Family, Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Quits in Face of Unrest
The move by Mahinda Rajapaksa came after violence erupted on the streets of Colombo, the capital. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the resignation would satisfy the protesters.
Head of U.N. Agency Resigns After Questions Arise About Loans
The little-known organization gave out $61 million in loans and grant money to a single British family, in a scandal that has shaken and embarrassed the U.N.
Roe, on the Edge
Roe v. Wade seems to be on the cusp of falling.
Biden Picks Bridget Brink to Be Ambassador to Ukraine
The U.S. Embassy, which closed just before Russia’s invasion, could reopen “over a couple of weeks,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Biden Nominates Bridget Brink as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine
President Biden nominated Bridget Brink, the current U.S. ambassador to Slovakia, as ambassador to Ukraine. The position has been empty for more than a year.