International relations

US President Donald Trump announces that the United States will lift all sanctions imposed on Syria under the previous regime of President Bashar al-Assad, and expresses willingness to work with the Syrian transitional government. (Al Jazeera)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/5/13/live-us-president-donald-trump-embarks-on-historic-middle-east-trip

Politics and elections

Sussan Ley is elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party of Australia following the party's defeat at Saturday's federal election. Ley is the first woman to hold the post. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australias-albanese-labor-government-sworn-second-term-2025-05-13/

Politics and elections

Prime Minister of Peru Gustavo Adrianzén resigns a day before a vote of censure against him over rising crime in Peru. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/peru-swaps-out-economy-minister-2025-05-13/