prime minister

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Australia is seeking to counter Beijing's influence in the Solomon Islands and has seized the opportunity to rebuild ties after Wale was elected prime minister last month pledging change.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

"I said to him...would you tell your prime minister and your ministers that justice has no cost...There is no cost to justice. Doesn't matter what it costs, justice must be done," she added.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The new government formed by Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in defiance of his powerful sacked prime minister can overcome potential efforts by his estranged ally to block its reforms, analysts say.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

There are signs of economic weakness in Canada, the prime minister said, arguing this reflects policy decisions that have been aimed at rewiring the economy to deal with U.S. tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

That year, we learned via the intercom that P. W. Botha had succeeded John Vorster as prime minister.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela