09:09 GMT

Australian foreign minister resigns from cabinet

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has resigned from the cabinet set up by new Prime Minister Scott Morrison. In a post on Twitter, the politician confirmed that she will remain “on the backbench as a strong voice for Western Australia.” Bishop, who represents the Liberal Party, has led the foreign ministry since 2013. She has been replaced by former Defense Minister Marise Payne.

09:05 GMT

Iranian finance minister sacked by parliament

The Iranian parliament has voted to impeach Finance Minister Masoud Karbasian, as the country tries to cope with an economic crisis. The official lost a vote of confidence by 137 votes to 121, with two abstentions. Karbasian has become the second minister to be impeached this month. Earlier in August, Minister of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare Ali Rabiei was sacked by parliament.

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