Tuvalu names Feleti Teo as new prime minister after pro-Taiwan leader Kausea Natano ousted

The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has appointed Feleti Teo as its new prime minister. Teo secured the support of lawmakers who were elected during the last month's general elections. There have been speculations that Tuvalu could consider establishing relations with Beijing following this change in leadership. However, the exact nature and implications of such a move are unclear at this time. It is worth noting that Teo was the only candidate nominated by 15 lawmaker colleagues and was declared elected without a vote. The previous prime minister, Kausea Natano, who was pro-Taiwan, lost his seat in the January 26 election.