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 The Independent UK · Oct 6
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… The Economic Times · Oct 2
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. International Business Times UK · Sep 29
‘Tree of justice’ protest: how Vietnamese youth are mobilising online to hold the powerful to account A fatal car crash and a censored rap album, seemingly unrelated and a year apart, have sparked what could be the largest revolt of Vietnam’s youth in living memory. Over the past ten days, millions have mobilised around the death of an 18-year-old student, caused by a former National Assembly… The Conversation · Aug 21
A Third Voice Enters Venezuela's Transition Fight — and He Wants Machado's Blessing. Who Is Enrique Márquez? Enrique Márquez unveiled his "Pacto por Venezuela" transition plan as Delcy Rodríguez's interim rule draws fire and María Corina Machado waits to return. Latin Times · Aug 21
Caracas Talks Draw In Chavismo and the 2015 Opposition — Miami's Diaspora Is Watching the Clock Chavismo and a faction of Venezuela's 2015 opposition opened U.S.-backed transition talks in Caracas on Aug. 6, the first such dialogue with direct Washington involvement in over a decade. The negotiations arrive as the June earthquakes' death toll climbs past 6,100, María Corina Machado stays on the sidelines, and Venezuelan… Latin Times · Aug 11
Paris: nearly 100,000 signatures against new National Assembly pavilion Plans for a new reception pavilion at the National Assembly face strong opposition, with a petition nearing 100,000 signatures after Paris Council backed relaxed planning rules around the Palais-Bourbon. Euronews · Aug 7
Revamp of French parliament building faces criticism over cost and heritage Plans to modernise visitor facilities at the French National Assembly have become a battleground, with opponents questioning both the €53 million price tag and the proposed design. Radio France Internationale · Aug 7
US-backed Venezuela political transition talks begin without Nobel laureate Machado US-backed negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and a faction of the opposition began on Thursday after nearly a week of delays, the two sides said. The talks aim to reshape the country's political system and lay the groundwork for eventual elections after years of political turmoil. France 24 · Aug 6
'Prof G' Scott Galloway Says Korean KOSPI Crash Shows Investors 'Mistake Leverage for IQ' Retail investors have laid funeral wreaths outside South Korea’s National Assembly after leveraged ETFs tied to the country’s two largest chipmakers magnified losses in a historic market rout. Benzinga · Aug 3
South Korea Revives Its Crypto Tax Plan. Parliament Will Decide Whether It Survives South Korea is once again preparing to tax cryptocurrency profits, setting up another political battle over investor protection, overseas trading and the future of digital asset regulation. International Business Times · Jul 30
Nicaragua’s congress announces ‘work plan’ to suspend elections US secretary of state says international community should ‘join forces’ against authoritarian Ortega regime The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
France's National Assembly Backs Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Warns Platforms: Verify Ages or Lose Users France's National Assembly has passed a bill banning social media for children under 15, requiring tech companies to verify ages by September. The move aims to address mental health concerns. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
France’s emergency agriculture bill passed, amid divisions over pesticides France’s National Assembly has approved an emergency agriculture bill after a tense overnight debate, clearing the way for the possible temporary return of two pesticides banned in the country but still authorised elsewhere in the European Union. Radio France Internationale · Jul 21
Latin Times · Jul 5 Venezuela's Quake Toll Nears 3,000 as Constitutional Deadline On Delcy Rodríguez's Mandate Runs Out Venezuela's quake death toll nears 3,000 as acting President Rodríguez's mandate expires amid a $37B damage crisis.
Latin Times · Jul 3 Cuba's Reform Pitch Is Not Washington's Doing, Says a Castro Grandnephew A Castro grandnephew now leading Cuba's economic ministry insists sweeping new reforms are a sovereign choice, not a concession — even as Washington calls them hollow and layers on fresh sanctions.
France 24 · Jun 29 Senegal president Faye to call referendum on constitutional reform limiting his powers Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will call a referendum on a proposed constitutional amendment that would strengthen the power of parliament and the prime minister, the country's justice minister said Monday. The country's National Assembly overwhelmingly backed the reform in a vote earlier in the day that saw roughly 50…
MyLifeXP · Jun 29 How PM Modi Made History with One Extraordinary State Visit History is often made quietly, but sometimes a single visit changes the course of international diplomacy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Seychelles became one such moment as he achieved two remarkable firsts that no Indian Prime Minister had accomplished before. Beyond the ceremonies and awards, the visit highlighted India's…
Latin Times · Jun 26 Race Against the Rubble: Hundreds Still Trapped as Venezuela's Toll Continues to Climb Venezuela's quake toll passes 920 as rescuers from a dozen-plus nations race the 72-hour clock to reach survivors trapped along the battered coast. The dead span several nationalities — among them Portuguese, Spanish, Brazilian, Chinese and Chilean citizens.
France 24 · Jun 6 Senegal's ousted PM Sonko re-elected head of his political party Ousmane Sonko, who was sacked as Senegal's prime minister after a falling out with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was re-elected Saturday as head of his Pan-African Pastef party. Sonko was also elected president of the country's National Assembly shortly after his dismissal as prime minister. The rift between Sonko and…
The Independent UK · May 20 Venezuela plans to free 300 people including some whose detentions are considered politically based Venezuela’s government plans to release 300 detainees this week, some held for political reasons
Radio France Internationale · May 12 French oil giant TotalEnergies' record profits fuel calls for windfall tax Since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, French energy company TotalEnergies has faced mounting criticism in over profits it has made from soaring fuel prices. Now its chief executive has been summoned to answer questions before the National Assembly.
Radio France Internationale · May 5 France's public broadcasting sector facing major 'crisis': parlimentary report The French public broadcasting sector is in "a financial and administrative crisis," and has "lost touch with the expectations of the French people". This is according to a report following a parliamentary inquiry, published on Tuesday, the conclusions of which have drawn sharp criticism from across the political spectrum.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 10 Kenya approves defence pact with France, as Paris shifts focus from West Africa Kenya's National Assembly has ratified a bilateral defence agreement with France, underlining Paris's strategic shift away from its traditional West African sphere of influence towards anglophone Africa.
Caixin Global · Apr 3 The Week Ahead (Apr. 6-12): China Implements New Short-Swing Trading Regulations Vietnam’s National Assembly convenes to elect state leaders, new rules on internet platform pricing behavior take effect