Thailand’s Leader Is Suspended in Blow to Her Government

Thailand’s youngest prime minister — and scion to the country’s most prominent political dynasty — may lose power barely a year after taking the highest political office. The country’s top court temporarily suspended Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office until it rules on a petition seeking her ouster for alleged ethical violations.

Paetongtarn’s powers will be suspended from Tuesday while the nine-member court considers the petition by a group of senators. The decision was backed by seven out of nine judges.