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Armenian Parliament Erupts Into Massive Brawl After MP Mocks Opponent With 'Ministry to Satisfy Women' Remark

Armenia's parliament faces scrutiny after rival MPs brawled during a debate, weeks after new ethics rules were introduced to curb repeated disorder.

International Business Times UK · 5h ago

Fists Fly in Armenia's Parliament as Political Tensions Boil Over

Lawmakers from Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party and opposition Strong Armenia bloc exchanged punches and shoves in parliament after a dispute involving opposition leader Narek Karapetyan.

Latin Times · 11h ago

Asif Defends Iran No-Show: Fazlur Rehman mocks absence from Tehran talks

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman took a jibe at Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif over Field Marshal Asim Munir’s participation in a high-level regional security meeting in Iran, questioning why the defence minister was absent from the talks.

The Times of India · Oct 29

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Venezuela's 2016 bond deal put 50.1% of US oil refiner Citgo's parent up as security, now a US appeals court has rejected its bid to void the debt as a separate sale plan earmarks over $2 billion for the bonds

A US federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the validity of bonds issued by Venezuela’s state-owned oil company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) that defaulted in 2019, ruling that the transaction did not require prior approval from the country’s National Assembly.

The Times of India · Oct 29

French Senate backs bill making protesters pay up to €10,000 for unrest damage

Under the proposed law, which would also have to pass in the National Assembly, protesters could be required to pay up to €10,000 for damage caused during demonstrations.

Euronews · Oct 28

Senegal PM vows to address economic issues as 2026 Youth Olympics Games loom

Senegal's Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo on Monday promised to solve the battle over the budget between members of the ruling Pastef party as the country counts down for the start of the 2026 Youth Olympic games on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 26

Debt: Moody's spares France, "a brief respite", not a "vote of confidence"

Despite downgrade consensus, the agency kept France's sovereign rating unchanged, a short-lived relief, say economists, warning of a debt time bomb and worsening political and social tensions.

Euronews · Oct 24

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Venezuela Erupts in Nationwide Protest as Post-Maduro Government Stalls on Election Date

Thousands march across Venezuela in first national opposition protest in two years, demanding a presidential election date and freedom for 322 political prisoners.

Latin Times · Oct 24

France turns page on Code Noir as Parliament approves symbolic repeal

France’s Parliament has unanimously approved the symbolic repeal of the Code Noir and related legislation governing slavery in its former colonies, closing a legal chapter left formally unresolved since abolition in 1848.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 21

French PM blames 'ultra-left' groups for weekend riots, promises 'massive' security deployment

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said Tuesday during a session of the National Assembly that authorities would mobilise a "massive" security presence next weekend after organisers announced plans for new protests. Lecornu also accused ultra-left groups of fomenting an "insurrection" leading to the past weekend's riots on the sidelines of…

France 24 · Oct 20

'France, truly, is on the brink' and just days away from a make-or-break moment in its debt crisis, analyst warns, as protests turn into riots

"France could be forced to seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund and to pray for it from the European Central Bank — a humiliation for the world’s seventh-biggest economy."

Fortune · Oct 17

No OFAC, No Problem: With Jorge Rodríguez Delisted, Washington Cements Venezuela Gamble

OFAC cleared Jorge Rodríguez Oct. 14, completing a Rodríguez siblings rehab that began when Delcy became Venezuela's interim leader.

Latin Times · Oct 15

Pakistan parliament endorses emergency, governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan's parliament approved emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to escalated violence and terrorism. This move follows weeks of political tensions and is seen as a federal intervention. The federal government's resolutions were passed after debates involving both treasury and opposition members. Amnesty International raised concerns over potential…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Domestic violence in France: 111 women killed by a partner or ex in 2025, up 4%

The Interior Ministry has published its 2025 study on violent deaths within couples: 136 deaths, a stark picture of these intimate tragedies and the warning signs that precede them.

Euronews · Oct 15

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Radio France Internationale · Oct 14

French National Assembly moves to overhaul response to sexual violence and abuse

France has taken a step towards overhauling how it tackles sexual violence after MPs passed a sweeping bill without a single vote against. It would create specialist police units and courts, abuse checks in schools and leave for victims – but protections for foreign women were dropped and the cost…

Euronews · Oct 13

‘Act five’: National Assembly opens budget debate amid ongoing student protests in France

The French government's budget proposal includes a €1.2 billion increase in funding for the National Education Ministry, as France grapples with one of the highest public deficits in the eurozone.

Euronews · Oct 12

French MPs push exit tax on crypto above €800,000 and fines for undeclared wallets

French MPs want wealthy crypto investors who leave the country to pay tax on their paper gains, under an amendment backed in committee last week alongside fines of up to €10,000 for undeclared self-custody wallets, though every measure must be voted on again.

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Laos names veteran diplomat with international outlook to be new prime minister

Laos has a new prime minister after the National Assembly elected veteran diplomat Saleumxay Kommasith

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Latin Times · Oct 5

Nicolas Maduro's Son Reveals What Father Wanted to Know About Delcy Rodríguez in First Call From U.S. Prison

Nicolás Maduro's son revealed details of his first post-capture call with his father, who asked about Venezuelan political leadership and offered words of encouragement.

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Pak government holds talks with Imran Khan's party to defuse tensions ahead of long march to Islamabad

Tensions in Pakistan are rising as the federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party enter dialogue aimed at de-escalation. Central to the discussions is the party's upcoming long march scheduled for October 4. Significant demands include a chance for Imran Khan to meet with officials and better medical provisions for his…

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Serbia's Openly Gay Ex-PM Ana Brnabić Became Acting President on Her 51st Birthday, but Only for Now

Ana Brnabić is temporarily performing Serbia's presidential duties after Aleksandar Vučić resigned. Here is what the succession process means and what happens next.

The Independent UK · Sep 28

What Marine Le Pen’s senate wins mean for the far-right in France’s presidential elections

IN FOCUS: The National Rally quadrupled its number of seats in the Senate and the election was hailed a wild success by Marine Le Pen. James C. Reynolds explores what this means for French politics

Radio France Internationale · Sep 25

Senegal's President Faye: Macky Sall best candidate 'to fight for Africa' at UN

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has thrown his weight behind his predecessor and former political rival Macky Sall to become the next United Nations secretary-general. No one is better placed to fight for Africa's place at the table, he told RFI and France 24.

France 24 · Sep 24

The French Senate: Old, expensive and out of touch or necessary safeguard to democracy?

France is gearing up for an election this Sunday, September 27 to renew just about half of the Senate's 348 red velvet seats. The French parliament is the country's bicameral legislature. The lower house (the National Assembly) tends to overshadow the upper house (the Senate). So what does the Senate…

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

Bitcoin Quietly Plants a Flag in an Unexpected South American Nation Suriname as Oil Money Starts To Flow

Suriname's grassroots Bitcoin networks predate new VASP rules as TotalEnergies builds a $10.5B oil project ahead of first production in 2028

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