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Nepal votes in poll amid looming economic, political stability concerns

Political instability has left Nepal with 13 different governments in the past 16 years and the frequent changes and squabbles among parties have been blamed for a slow economy.

Swedish parliament elects right-wing PM Kristersson

Ulf Kristersson was elected after he announced a deal to form a three-party government between his Moderate Party, the Christian Democrats and the Liberals.

Iraq's top court says it cannot dissolve parliament, deadlock continues

Iraq's political deadlock continues as cleric Muqtada al Sadr's key demand to dissolve parliament is rejected by the country's Federal Supreme Court.

Iraq's Sadr gives one-week deadline to judiciary to dissolve parliament

Iraq's prominent cleric Muqtada al Sadr has recently helped inflame tensions in the country by commanding thousands of followers to storm and occupy parliament, preventing the formation of a government.

Kuwait swears in new government

The development comes a day after a royal decree was issued by the country’s emir to form a new government made up of 12 ministers.

Italy's Draghi lays down conditions for government survival amid crisis

Prime Minister Mario Draghi has said now is not the time for political uncertainty within the eurozone's third largest economy, amid a myriad of domestic and geopolitical challenges.

Israel sets 5th election in less than 4 years after dissolving parliament

Incumbent Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will become the country’s caretaker premier until elections on November 1.

Libya’s rivals fail to reach deal in election negotiations: UN

UN special adviser on Libya Stephanie Williams urged Libyan officials to convene within 10 days to bridge the gaps between the two sides.

Sadr’s parliament ‘protest’ serves the pro-Iran groups he claims to oppose

Sadr is paving the way for pro-Iranian parties to increase their seats in the Council of Representatives.

Iraqi lawmakers from Sadr's bloc resign amid political stalemate

73 lawmakers from Shia cleric Muqtada al Sadr’s bloc have submitted their resignation upon the leader's request as Iraq's new parliament continues in its struggle to form a government.

PM-elect Albanese vows to repair Australia's image overseas

Australia’s incoming prime minister has put climate change at the top of his agenda, as his victory in the country’s federal elections ended a decade of conservative rule.

Tunisian protesters accuse President Saied of imposing one man rule

The North African country has been in the throes of a deep political crisis since July 25, 2021 when Kais Saied dismissed the government, suspended parliament, and assumed executive authority.