W ELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Tonga’s Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni abruptly resigned in parliament on Monday ahead of a planned no-confidence vote in his leadership, capping a period of ...

Tonga has elected a new leader by secret ballot in parliament, two weeks after the previous prime minister abruptly resigned, following a power struggle with the Pacific nation’s royal family.

Dr 'Aisake Valu Eke was elected Prime Minister of Tonga on 24 December 2024, defeating Dr Viliami Uasike Latu, the other candidate, by 16 votes to 8 in a secret ballot.

Tonga's King Appoints Eke Prime Minister After Predecessor Quit (Reuters) - Tonga's King Tupou VI has appointed 'Aisake Eke as prime minister, a month after he was selected by lawmakers to be the ...

Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Eke has pushed back against Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, saying the arrival of more deported migrants will only add to the Pacific nation's many problems.

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Tonga 's parliament elected Aisake Eke as the country's new prime minister on Tuesday in a special session of the house on Christmas Eve, after his predecessor quit ...

Tonga's Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala has been named minister for defence and foreign affairs, taking on the key government roles in the Pacific Islands nation a week after prime minister ...

Jan 22 (Reuters) - Tonga's King Tupou VI has appointed 'Aisake Eke as prime minister, a month after he was selected by lawmakers to be the Pacific Island nation's next leader, a Tonga government ...

Tonga's King Tupou VI has appointed 'Aisake Eke as prime minister, a month after he was selected by MPs to be the Pacific Island nation's next leader.