Iran 22 hours ago Saeed Jalili, a hard-line former negotiator known as a ‘true believer,’ seeks Iran’s presidency Former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili is on the precipice of being elected as the next president of Iran; he faces reformist Masoud Pezeshkian in the upcoming runoff election.
Europe 1 day ago Dutch king swears in a new government 7 months after elections More than 7 months after elections in the Netherlands, Dutch King Willem-Alexander swore in the country's new government; this marks the first time in 14 years the country has a different PM.
Central America 1 day ago US to pay for flights to help Panama remove migrants who may be heading north The U.S. will pay for flights and provide other assistance to Panama to help remove migrants; an agreement was signed during a visit to Panama headed by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas..
Iran 2 days ago Iran's rare runoff presidential election sees historically low voter turnout Iranian voters say they are disenchanted ahead of the country's runoff presidential election on Friday. It is the second runoff vote since Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979.
France 2 days ago France's right-wing National Rally looks to seize on recent electoral gains The right-wing, Marine Le Pen-led National Rally is closer than ever to control of France's government, and looking to make the most out of its first-round electoral dominance.
Afghanistan 2 days ago UN denies recognition of Taliban government following multinational meeting A U.N.-led, Afghanistan-focused meeting with the Taliban does not translate to recognition of the group's claim to the government in Kabul, an official said Monday.
Europe 3 days ago Hungary launches EU presidency with Trump-like call to 'Make Europe Great Again' Hungary's nationalist government, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has begun its presidency of the European Union as the country faces skepticism from EU lawmakers.
South Africa 3 days ago South African parties finalize Cabinet positions, solidifying new coalition government South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a new Cabinet following a coalition agreement involving his African National Congress and nine other parties.
France 3 days ago Rivals move to block France's right-wing National Party's election momentum Rivals of France's National Rally party are banding together to try to block its momentum after it took a strong lead in Sunday's parliamentary elections.
France 3 days ago Macron on edge as France’s right-wing National Rally party gains momentum in first round of elections France’s National Rally party made considerable gains in the country’s first round of elections Sunday, putting centrist President Emmanuel Macron and his supporters on edge.