Stuart Lau

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Stuart Lau

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene is under fire over his family's alleged lavish lifestyleMongolian prime minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene has resigned after losing a confidence vote in parliament. The vote followed days of mass protests over corruption allegations - fuelled by social media posts about his son's lavish birthday party and engagement. Oyun-Erdene, who took office in 2021, will remain as caretaker PM until a successor is appointed within 30 days.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Stuart Lau

A judge in the US state of Wisconsin has been charged for allegedly helping a Mexican man evade immigration officials through a back door during an arrest attempt. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested in April. Now a federal grand jury has approved the two charges against her, which could see the judge face a prison term.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Stuart Lau

US judge charged for allegedly helping man evade immigration officialsReutersHannah Dugan is at the centre of an escalating clash between the Trump administration and local authorities on handling immigrationA judge in the US state of Wisconsin has been charged for allegedly helping a Mexican man evade immigration officials through a back door during an arrest attempt. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested in April.

2 months ago | realcleardefense.com | Stuart Lau

Tokyo wants to learn more about Russia’s tactics in preparation ofpotential conflicts with China, while NATO eyes Japan’s defence industry.  NATO’s European nations are ratcheting up efforts to mobilise friendly non-allies around the world to come to Ukraine’s aid, as the US commitment under the Trump administration is in question. Last week, Tokyo signalled its willingness to step up.

2 months ago | lowyinstitute.org | Stuart Lau

NATO’s European nations are ratcheting up efforts to mobilise friendly non-allies around the world to come to Ukraine’s aid, as the US commitment under the Trump administration is in question. Last week, Tokyo signalled its willingness to step up. During his first Indo-Pacific visit as NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte secured Japan’s pledge to join the alliance’s main platform for aiding and training the Ukrainian military.