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President Lee withdraws budget minister nomination amid personal controversies
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President Lee Jae Myung has withdrawn the nomination of Lee Hye-hoon for the newly established Ministry of Planning and Budget amid controversies over her personal issues. The presidential office stated that she did not meet public standards following allegations of suspicious family real estate dealings and mistreatment of subordinates. Ruling and opposition parties have responded by stressing the need for stricter vetting processes.
British-based Irish Grand Prix rider Dane Rawlins has been named the new Australian chef d'equipe and technical leader. This appointment will run through the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Rawlins brings his expertise to guide Australia's equestrian efforts in the coming years.
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Poland's New Horizons International Film Festival has appointed Dorota Lech, a TIFF programmer, as its new director. Lech, originally from Poland, brings extensive curatorial experience from North America. She expressed excitement about returning to her roots to bridge cinema between regions.
Swedish Major General Lena Persson Herlitz has been appointed by NATO as deputy intelligence chief, one of the alliance's highest military positions. She will assume the role this summer at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
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President Marcos has appointed Commodore Andro Val Abayon as the new acting head of the Presidential Security Command (PSC). Presidential Communications Secretary Dave Gomez confirmed the appointment yesterday. Abayon replaces Maj. Gen. Peter Burgonio, who has been reassigned to the Army’s 8th Infantry Division.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has appointed Odulaja as the new chairman of the Institute of Technology. The appointment was announced on October 31, 2025.
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The Lagos State University College of Sciences Alumni Association (LUCOSA) has congratulated Matthew Usenbo on his appointment as Edo State Commissioner for Power. This recognition highlights Usenbo's new role in the state's energy sector. The announcement comes amid ongoing developments in Nigerian state governance.
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