South Korea's National Assembly elected chairs for six standing committees allocated to the main opposition People Power Party, resolving a weeks-long bipartisan deadlock. This followed an agreement between the PPP and the ruling Democratic Party on a special counsel bill for June 3 election ballot shortages.
South Korea's National Assembly unanimously passed a bill extending a special counsel investigation into former President Yoon Suk Yeol, his wife Kim Keon Hee, and the death of a Marine. The probe, which integrates three earlier investigations, will be extended by 30 days to August 23 and will see an increase in dispatched public officials.
The death toll from a major earthquake in Venezuela has climbed to 3,889, with over 16,700 injured and nearly 18,000 left homeless. The June 24 quake caused extensive damage to buildings and prompted significant rescue and relief efforts.
The death toll from a major earthquake in Venezuela has reached 3,811, with over 16,700 injured and nearly 18,000 left homeless. The disaster, which struck on June 24 with two powerful tremors, also caused extensive building damage and prompted a large-scale relief effort.
Ahn Cheol-soo testified that police blocked National Assembly access during the Dec. 3 emergency martial law, preventing his attendance at the vote, not party interference. He stated Han Dong-hoon, then party leader, initially suggested gathering at the party headquarters.
The death toll from a major earthquake in Venezuela has reached 3,685, with 16,740 injured and 17,907 left homeless. The disaster, which occurred on June 24, also saw 190 buildings destroyed and 856 significantly damaged.
News briefs detail Russian military advances in Ukraine, diplomatic exchanges regarding Iran's leadership transition, and international reactions to ongoing conflicts. Topics include military operations, political statements from various leaders, and economic developments.
The National Assembly's special committee for the June 3rd local election ballot shortage conducted an on-site investigation at the Olympic Park handball gymnasium counting station. They confirmed the preservation of 2.47 million ballots and ballot boxes but criticized the election management committee for poor CCTV management. Calls for a public recount through parliamentary resolution were raised.
France's National Assembly has approved a government-backed plan to increase the military budget by 36 billion euros between 2026 and 2030. The total defense spending for 2024-2030 will rise to 436 billion euros, aiming for 2.5% of GDP, incorporating lessons from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, particularly in missile stocks and drone technology.
France's lower parliament approved a controversial assisted dying bill allowing seriously ill adults to request lethal injection, backed by President Macron but opposed by conservatives and Catholic clergy. The bill outlines patient criteria and medical consultation, now returning to the Senate.
Following a devastating earthquake in Venezuela on June 24, over 6,400 people have been rescued and 80,870 families have received aid. Approximately 28,380 victims are currently receiving medical care, with significant support from military personnel, volunteers, and foreign rescuers.
South Korea's National Assembly confirmed Han Seong-sook as the 50th prime minister, making her President Lee Jae Myung's second PM and the second woman in the role. The main opposition People Power Party boycotted the vote, citing controversies during her confirmation process.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed 1,430, injured 3,200, and left 3,100 homeless. Rescuers, including international teams, search for survivors amid rubble, with at least 68,900 unaccounted for. Damage estimated at $6.7bn (6% of GDP).
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed 920, injured 3,360, with over 50,000 missing. Spain is leading international rescue efforts, repatriating citizens, and deploying emergency aid and medical personnel.
Venezuela's interim president vows to save lives as the earthquake death toll nears 1,000, but frustration grows over the government's slow response. International aid arrives as critics highlight the country's unpreparedness due to years of economic misrule.
Two major earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, have devastated Venezuela, with the death toll rising to 188, over 1,500 injured, and 157 missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in Caracas and La Guairá, as the US and UN coordinate international humanitarian aid.
The National Assembly's confirmation hearing for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook was criticized for lacking meaningful scrutiny and devolving into partisan political sparring. The ruling Democratic Party's opposition to witnesses and focus on defending the nominee were cited as primary reasons for the hearing's failure.
National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik urged the ruling Democratic Party and the main opposition People Power Party to agree on nominees for 18 standing parliamentary committee chairs by Wednesday noon, amid a deadlock over committee leadership, particularly the influential legislation and judiciary committee.
South Korean National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik urged comprehensive diplomatic actions for the safe return of 24 South Korean vessels and their crews stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire.
Cuba has introduced 176 free-market reforms to combat a severe economic crisis, exacerbated by a US oil blockade. The measures, endorsed by the communist party, aim to reduce the state's economic role and attract investment across various sectors.
South Korea's National Assembly has approved a 45-day parliamentary investigation into ballot shortages during the recent local elections. An 18-member committee will probe the causes of the shortages reported at over a dozen polling stations.
국회는 제9회 전국동시지방선거 투표용지 부족 사태 진상 규명 및 선거관리 개혁을 위한 국정조사 특별위원회를 18일 출범시키고 45일간의 활동에 돌입했다. 여야는 선관위의 총체적 부실과 국민 참정권 침해에 대한 철저한 진상 규명과 제도 개혁을 촉구했다.
South Korea's National Assembly will begin a 45-day parliamentary probe into a ballot shortage that affected over two dozen polling stations during the recent local elections. The investigation, agreed upon by the ruling Democratic Party and the main opposition People Power Party, will focus on the National Election Commission and its regional offices.
The French National Assembly voted to nationalize ArcelorMittal's French assets. The bill, supported by left-wing parties and opposed by right-wing and Macronist deputies, now returns to the Senate.
