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France's National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media

France's National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
Published on Jan 27, 2026 03:43 am IST

French PM names new Cabinet as deadline to present budget nears

Sebastien Lecornu, France's fourth prime minister in a year, appointed his first government a week ago — then resigned hours later amid protests by a key conservative coalition member.
Published on Oct 13, 2025 02:20 am IST

South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol defends martial law at impeachment trial

During his last speech at his impeachment trial, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who pledged Tuesday to work for political change if reinstated, justified his martial emergency proclamation that sent the country into disarray as an attempt to warn the people about the dangers of the opposition-controlled parliament.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 02:28 pm IST

PCB's Mohsin Naqvi faces call for removal following team's disastrous show in Champions Trophy

PCB's Mohsin Naqvi faces call for removal following team's disastrous show in Champions Trophy
Published on Feb 26, 2025 10:00 am IST

South Korea's assembly votes 192-0 to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo

The National Assembly of South Korea, which is controlled by the opposition, has decided to remove Han Duck-soo as interim leader.
Published on Dec 27, 2024 02:15 pm IST

S Korea martial law: Ex-defence min held after Prez Yoon survives impeachment

Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 07:19 am IST

Martial law in South Korea—and then not. What comes next?

A woman looks up near a police barricade with rows of police officers blocking a protest march to the presidential office after a candlelight vigil against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Published on Dec 05, 2024 08:00 am IST

South Korea leader jumps parliament wall during martial law vote, livestreams it

Lee Jae-myung went live in YouTube and recorded himself climbing over the walls to reach the parliament
Published on Dec 04, 2024 08:35 pm IST

South Korea’s Yoon faces impeachment after martial law imposed, rescinded in 6 hrs

Police officers block protesters outside the National Assembly after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in Seoul. (via REUTERS)
Published on Dec 04, 2024 08:23 pm IST

South Korea's martial law: How the late-night 'K-drama' unfolded

A National Assembly staff sprays fire extinguishers to block soldiers entering the main hall of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 08:40 am IST

New French PM faces first no confidence motion

New French PM faces first no confidence motion
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 11:08 am IST

Pakistan to hold bidding for national airline on October 1: Report

The auction for Pakistan International Airlines will occur on Oct. 1, as reported by Ary News. The government plans to sell a majority stake to address ongoing losses, following IMF reform suggestions, according to National Assembly official Farooq Sattar.
Published on Sept 25, 2024 08:16 am IST

Jupiter's fall? Macron cuts diminished figure in shake-up

Jupiter's fall? Macron cuts diminished figure in shake-up
Updated on Sept 08, 2024 08:06 am IST

Macron struggles to launch fresh talks on French government

Macron struggles to launch fresh talks on French government
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 03:53 pm IST

French president rules out left-wing government amid bitter deadlock

French president rules out left-wing government amid bitter deadlock
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 02:23 am IST

Vietnam votes in new National Assembly head

Vietnam votes in new National Assembly head
Updated on May 20, 2024 02:40 pm IST

Explained: All about South Korea's election; polls, key issues and how it works

South Korea's ruling People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP)
Published on Apr 09, 2024 07:53 am IST

Pakistan’s search for a stable government

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Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (C) and leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (PML) party, along with his younger brother and former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif (R) and his daughter Maryam Nawaz (L) speaks with supporters in Lahore on February 9, 2024.
Published on Feb 15, 2024 09:40 pm IST

Pakistan elections: Imran Khan scores 100 sans ‘bat’ amid Nawaz Sharif key meet

Supporters of Imran Khan’s PTI in Karachi on Saturday. (REUTERS)
Updated on Feb 11, 2024 12:10 pm IST

Pakistan elections 2024: Know details on key parties, candidates in the fray

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, center, and his daughter Maryam Nawaz, right, waves to their supporters as they arrive to address an election campaign rally in Hafizabad, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2024.
Updated on Feb 08, 2024 11:04 am IST

HT This Day: September 3, 1945 -- New constitution for China

HT This Day: September 3, 1945 -- New constitution for China
Updated on Sept 02, 2023 09:46 pm IST

Pakistan government to dissolve Parliament on August 8: Report

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Published on Jul 18, 2023 09:30 pm IST

Former Pak PM Imran Khan’s Instagram head abducted in Lahore

Imran Khan on Thursday claimed on Twitter that the party’s Instagram lead Attaur Rehman was "picked up" on Thursday morning from Lahore.
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 12:18 am IST

South Africa's national assembly completely destroyed in massive fire 

The statue of Louis Botha, former prime minister of the Union of South Africa, is seen in front of the parliament where a fire broke out in Cape Town, South Africa, on January 2, 2022. 
Published on Jan 02, 2022 09:56 pm IST

Pakistan sees red after PM Modi’s remarks on Pulwama terror attack

Security personnel at the site of suicide bomb attack at Lathepora Awantipora in Pulwama district of south Kashmir on February 14, 2019.
Updated on Oct 31, 2020 11:50 pm IST

Pak military on damage control after MP says IAF pilot was released out of panic

IAF pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman waiting to cross over to India at the Attari-Wagah border on Pakistan side after being released last March.
Updated on Oct 30, 2020 09:27 am IST

Kuwait expat bill cleared, 8 lakh Indians could be forced to leave

An aerial view shows Kuwait City and the National Assembly building.
Updated on Jul 06, 2020 11:24 am IST

Pakistan ahead of others, says Qureshi as Opposition attacks govt over Covid-19

A man wearing a protective face mask buys perfume from a store in Peshawar, after Pakistan started easing Covid-19 lockdown on May 11.
Updated on May 12, 2020 10:59 am IST

Son of opposition leader arrested in Pak court for graft

Opposition leader in Pakistan’s Punjab assembly, Hamza Shehbaz, was arrested on Tuesday inside the Lahore high court in cases related to money laundering and holding assets beyond means, media reported.
Published on Jun 11, 2019 08:39 pm IST