South Korean President Yoon Sook-yeol and the Attempted Imposition of Martial Law

South Korean President Yoon Sook-yeol accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun after an aborted attempt to impose martial law. Critics demand Yoon step down over the incident. The National Assembly defied Yoon's orders by voting to lift martial law. Yoon accused the legislature of being infiltrated by 'subversive anti-state elements' and deployed police and military forces around the National Assembly building. Civic groups called for Yoon to resign, and protesters marched through Seoul demanding his arrest. Yoon's PPP party proposed a constitutional amendment to shorten the presidential term as a resolution to the crisis.

French Prime Minister ousted in historic no-confidence vote

French lawmakers vote to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier in a historic no-confidence vote, dealing a blow to President Emmanuel Macron. Barnier, who survived an earlier vote, forced to step down after pushing through a budget without legislative approval. New elections cannot be held until next summer, and a caretaker government must pass emergency laws to manage national debts and salaries.

French Government Reshuffle

French President Macron accepts Prime Minister's resignation but keeps him on as head of caretaker government as France prepares to host Paris Olympics. Political parties in dispute over formation of new government following split election results.

New Popular Front in France Nominates Radical Antifa Activist for National Assembly

The New Popular Front in France has nominated a radical "anti-fascist" activist, Raphaël Arnault, who is reportedly on the government's national security watchlist, as a candidate for the National Assembly. This decision has sparked controversy due to Arnault's history of Antifa street activism and alleged violence against the far-right.

French President Macron Dissolves National Assembly

French President Emmanuel Macron dissolves National Assembly and calls for a snap legislative election after his party's defeat in the European Parliament elections, with the far-right National Rally party leading in the EU elections in France.

French Politics

French President Emmanuel Macron announces dissolution of National Assembly and snap legislative election after heavy defeat in European Parliament elections.

French President Macron Dissolves National Assembly

French President Emmanuel Macron announces dissolution of National Assembly and snap legislative election after his party's defeat in European Parliament elections.

Pakistan's National Assembly Swearing-In and Political Situation

Pakistan's National Assembly swears in newly elected members amidst chaos as allies of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan claim rigged election. Shehbaz Sharif expected to form the next government with his brother Nawaz Sharif. Challenges ahead include surge in militant attacks, energy shortages, and ailing economy.