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European Parliament backs first binding global treaty on artificial intelligence

The European Parliament voted to approve the European Union’s formal conclusion of the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law, clearing the way for the EU to ratify the first legally binding international treaty focused......

Kosovo PM challenges parliament dissolution

Kosovo has entered a new phase of political uncertainty after Prime Minister Albin Kurti challenged a decision by President Vjosa Osmani to dissolve parliament and call early elections. The dispute follows months of political deadlock in Kosovo, Europe’s youngest state. The institutional crisis......

Kosovo dissolves parliament and calls snap elections after failed presidential vote

The president of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has dissolved the national parliament and called for snap elections after lawmakers failed to elect a new head of state within the constitutional deadline. The decision came after the 120-seat parliament was unable to reach the required quorum or majority to appoint......

Denmark calls early parliamentary elections for March 24

Denmark is set to head to the polls earlier than scheduled after Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced snap parliamentary elections to be held on March 24. Speaking before lawmakers at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Frederiksen declared that the country would soon enter an election period,......

Sanae Takaichi confirmed as Japan’s first female prime minister after decisive election victory

Japan’s political landscape entered a new chapter as Sanae Takaichi was officially confirmed in office following her party’s commanding performance in recent snap general elections. Parliament voted to reappoint her, consolidating her position as Japan’s first female prime minister......

European parliament condemns Turkey over expulsions and press crackdown

The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution denouncing what it described as Turkey’s targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and Christians, calling on Ankara to halt legal proceedings against media professionals and to stop using security codes that label hundreds of Christians......

European Parliament approves 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine

The European Parliament on Wednesday approved a 90 billion euro loan package for Ukraine, representing the largest single financial commitment by the European Union to Kyiv since Russia launched its full scale invasion nearly four years ago. The funding is designed to sustain Ukraine’s defense......

Japan votes as Prime Minister Takaichi seeks renewed mandate

Japanese voters went to the polls on Sunday in a snap general election to renew the 465-seat House of Representatives, the powerful lower chamber of parliament. The vote represents a crucial political test for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is seeking a fresh mandate to continue leading the country. Polling......

Majority bloc backs Nouri al-Maliki for prime minister despite Trump warnings

Iraq’s main Shiite political alliance, which holds a majority in parliament, has confirmed its support for former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki to return to office, defying strong objections from former US president Donald Trump. Al-Maliki, a dominant figure in Iraqi politics for more than a......