Almost nine months after he was tasked with forming the country’s new government, Lebanon’s Prime Minister- designate Saad Hariri has stepped down. Lebanon President Michel Aoun had not accepted the …
Political Crisis in Haiti Deepens Over Rival Claims to Power
Two competing prime ministers claimed the right to run Haiti as the political situation intensified on Thursday. The power struggle began after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in his home …
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Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven resigns in wake of no-confidence vote
On Monday, Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven announced that he had submitted his notice of resignation, allowing the parliament's speaker to find a new premier. The announcement comes after the …
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Israel’s new prime minister is sworn in, ending Netanyahu’s 12-year grip on power
On Sunday, Naftali Bennett was sworn into office as prime minister after winning a confidence vote by just one vote. Mr. Bennett's assumption of office ends a 12-year reign for former prime minister …
Nepal tries to form a new government as its Covid-19 crisis deepens
Nepal’s Prime Minister was forced to step down after public anger over his response to a second wave of Covid-19. K. P. Sharma Oli lost a vote of confidence on Monday and was removed from his seat. …
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Pakistani Prime Minister Khan visits Saudi Arabia to reset ties
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan is making an effort to reset relations with Saudi Arabia after tensions in recent years. Khan arrived in Riyadh on Friday is the beginning of a three-day visit. …
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Armenian Prime Minister says he is facing an attempted ‘military coup’ after army demands his resignation
Nikol Pashinyan, Armenian Prime Minister, has said he is facing a military coup after the general staff of the armed forces called for his resignation. Onik Gasparyan, the army’s chief of general …
Britain’s leader outlines a cautious plan to reopen England.
Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of Britain, is expected to confirm on Monday that March 8 will see the reopening of schools and people will be allowed to socialize outdoors on March 29. These reopening …
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Estonian opposition asked to step in after PM quits over scandal
Prime Minister Juri Ratas resigned after an inquiry into a property development, leading the president of Estonia to ask the leader of the opposition centre-right Reform Party to step in. On …
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Malaysia’s king declares state of emergency to curb spread of Covid-19
The Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s hold on power was bolstered by the Malaysian King’s declaration of a nationwide state of emergency on Tuesday. The state of emergency will stop opponents from …
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