Bulgaria’s GERB given a week to form government and end stalemate
SOFIA: Bulgaria's largest political party, the centre-right GERB, was given seven days Monday to try to form a government to...
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Ruling Nepali Congress emerges as largest party; wins 57 seats under direct voting in Nepal’s HoR polls
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba's Nepali Congress emerged as the largest party by winning 57 seats in Nepal's parliamentary...
Amid protests, Iran to review decades-old mandatory Hijab Law: Report
TEHRAN: Iran said Saturday it is reviewing a decades-old law that requires women to cover their heads, as it struggles...
Abu Dhabi seeks Indian investments, invites start-ups to establish hubs
ABU DHABI: In its bid to diversify Abu Dhabi's business activity beyond hydrocarbons, the UAE's capital city is seeking more...
UK’s Labour Party comfortably beats PM Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives Party to retain parliament seat
Britain's opposition Labour Party retained a parliamentary seat in the northwest of England on Friday, increasing their majority over the...
Vladimir Putin is open to talks and diplomacy on Ukraine: Kremlin
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin is open to talks on a possible settlement to the conflict in Ukraine and believes in...
Career diplomat Asad Majeed Khan appointed as Pakistan’s new Foreign Secretary
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday appointed career diplomat Asad Majeed Khan, whose name appeared in the ‘Cipher Conspiracy’ controversy, as its...
Indonesia set to penalise sex outside marriage in overhaul of criminal code
JAKARTA: Indonesia's parliament is expected to pass a new criminal code this month that will penalise sex outside marriage with...
Red, white, blue theme for French White House state dinner
WASHINGTON: Butter-poached Maine lobster, beef with shallot marmalade and an American cheese trio will be served when French President Emmanuel...
Hakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Democrats’ next generation
WASHINGTON: Emboldened House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be...
