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In a significant cabinet reshuffle, Tamil Nadu’s Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Chief Minister MK Stalin, has been elevated to the position of Deputy Chief Minister. This move comes amid growing calls within the ruling DMK party for his promotion, particularly with an eye on the 2026 Assembly elections. Udhayanidhi, who is considered a potential future Chief Minister, has been promoted alongside the return of V Senthil Balaji, who secured bail in a money laundering case just two days prior.

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has resigned as part of a major cabinet reshuffle initiated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The move comes amidst Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine, with the latest missile strike in Lviv leaving casualties. Zelenskyy insists the shake-up will bring ‘new energy’ to the war-torn nation, aiming to strengthen its position against Russia. Experts speculate the reshuffle, which also saw the resignation of several other top officials, was planned to align with Zelenskyy’s upcoming trip to the US where he seeks to present a ‘victory plan’.

Ukraine is undergoing a major cabinet reshuffle with several high-profile resignations and dismissals. While President Zelenskyy cites the need for ‘new energy’, the timing coincides with an IMF mission and raises questions about the fund’s potential influence. The reshuffle could be seen as a move to address corruption concerns and meet IMF governance criteria, securing crucial financial support.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a cabinet reshuffle, marking a refresh of his team ahead of the next election expected in 2025. The reshuffle comes after two senior ministers announced their retirement at the next election. The changes see Tony Burke taking on key portfolios like home affairs, while Clare O’Neil shifts to housing and homelessness. Malarndirri McCarthy becomes minister for indigenous Australians.

Kenya’s police chief Japhet Koome resigned on Friday after facing intense criticism for the police’s handling of recent anti-government protests, which led to the deaths of at least 39 people. This comes a day after President William Ruto dismissed his entire cabinet in response to the protests. The president’s actions appear to be a bid to appease protesters who have been demanding his resignation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken oath for a third consecutive term, with key leaders like Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh inducted into the cabinet. Several new faces have also joined the Modi 3.0 government, while some ministers from the previous cabinet have been dropped.