Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev announced on Monday that the country is "unequivocally considering leaving" the Council of Europe, not just suspending membership. The decision follows the suspension of the Azerbaijani delegation's voting rights in PACE in 2024, which Aliyev called an "unjust decision" that must be reversed.
서울중앙지법, 고려아연이 최대주주 영풍의 의결권을 부당하게 제한했다는 판결. 영풍·MBK 측 손해배상청구소송 일부 승소, 박기덕 대표에 1억 배상 판결.
President Trump has removed the last bipartisan members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) just months before the midterms. Democrats and voting rights advocates condemned the move, citing concerns about election interference and politicization.
The OPCW has reinstated Syria's voting rights, citing "concrete steps" taken by the new government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa to address past chemical weapons program issues since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in 2024. Actions include facilitating verification and destroying identified remnants.
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) reinstated Syria's voting rights, five years after they were stripped under Bashar Assad, citing the new Syrian authorities' commitment to fulfilling chemical weapons obligations and cooperation with the watchdog.
The OPCW reinstated Syria's voting rights after Damascus engaged constructively and agreed to destroy hidden toxic munitions. This follows the US removing Syria from terror sponsor lists and marks a new era under President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
Journalist Ari Berman discusses the weakening of the Voting Rights Act and other measures that threaten democratic processes in the US, just months before the midterm elections. He highlights Supreme Court decisions, proposed legislation like the SAVE America Act, and the potential for increased distrust and interference in elections.
The Supreme Court's 2025 term saw major rulings on birthright citizenship, affirmed by the justices, and a Mississippi law on mail-in ballots, also upheld. The court also addressed presidential power, with some decisions showing pragmatic conservatism and others revealing philosophical divides.
The US Supreme Court issued several key rulings concerning Donald Trump, including expanding presidential firing power over regulators, preserving the Federal Reserve's independence, upholding mail-in voting rules, and allowing a sexual abuse judgment against him to stand.
Hong Kong is proactively working to strengthen its position as a leading international financial centre, with HKEX reviewing feedback on new measures. The city is also developing its commodities ecosystem, using gold as a strategic entry point, with plans for expanded storage, refinery capacity, and reactivating a US dollar gold futures contract.
President Trump unexpectedly canceled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes a ban on a U.S. central bank digital currency until 2031. He cited the bill's "minor importance" and demanded Congress pass a restrictive voting rights bill first.
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to review an Arkansas lawsuit, upholding a ruling that private individuals cannot sue to enforce a key part of the Voting Rights Act. This decision impacts protections for minority voters in seven Midwestern states and follows another major ruling that weakened the act.
The EU is considering new accession treaties that could limit new members' ability to dissent on bloc decisions for up to 15 years. Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos warned that "safeguards will bite hard" for states breaking ranks, with Montenegro potentially being the first to face such arrangements.
The EU is considering new accession treaties that could limit new members' ability to dissent on bloc decisions for up to 15 years after joining. Commissioner Marta Kos warned of "safeguards" for states that "break ranks," with Montenegro potentially being the first to face this. This push aims to speed up admissions amid global shifts but faces internal resistance.
President Lee Jae Myung pledged efforts to resolve administrative issues hindering overseas voting rights for Koreans abroad during a meeting with residents in Rome. He called the problem 'serious' and vowed swift action, amid ongoing protests in South Korea over local election ballot shortages.
President Lee Jae Myung acknowledged complaints about voting rights infringement due to ballot shortages in recent local elections but rejected claims of election fraud, calling them a distortion of the issue.
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan is considering a residency requirement for voting, potentially disenfranchising citizens abroad. This follows reports of conscription-age men arriving from Russia receiving military training summonses, amid concerns about election influence.
The Supreme Court has allowed Alabama to use a Republican-favored redistricting map, eliminating a district where Black voters elected a Democrat. This follows a previous ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act, leading to concerns about increased gerrymandering and limited congressional power to protect minority voters.
A federal judge heard arguments on lawsuits challenging President Trump's executive order on federal voter lists and mail voting. Plaintiffs argue the order is unconstitutional, burdensome, and could disenfranchise voters, while the administration claims the challenges are premature.
President Lee urged for expanded voting rights for overseas Koreans, suggesting additional polling stations and mail-in voting. He also called for increased transparency by disclosing lower court rulings, proposing anonymization of personal information.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected a proposal for Ukraine to become an 'associate member' of the EU, arguing it would be unfair without voting rights. He insists on full, active membership, stating Ukraine defends Europe and deserves equal treatment. The proposal, by German Chancellor Scholz, would allow Kyiv participation in EU bodies without a vote, but faces skepticism due to the non-existent status and potential treaty changes.
Republicans are aggressively redrawing congressional districts in states like Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, and South Carolina to gain an advantage in the upcoming midterm elections, following a Supreme Court decision that weakened minority protections under the Voting Rights Act.
The article criticizes the mainstream media for its lack of sustained coverage of Donald Trump's alleged "disastrous second presidency," suggesting that his "shocking excesses and corruption" are "priced in" and treated as "Trump being Trump." It highlights specific instances like the "anti-weaponization fund" and the shielding of Trump's tax history, which are downplayed by major news outlets.
Ukrainian drones struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia, over 800km inside the country, causing a fire and killing two people. President Zelenskyy stated this is part of a broader plan targeting Russian oil revenues amid escalating attacks.
