Politics

Benin ruling parties sweep all seats in provisional legislative results

Benin ruling parties sweep all seats in provisional legislative results

Only Progressive Union for Renewal, Republican Bloc meet electoral threshold, set to share all 109 seats, Electoral commission says as turnout sits below 37%, opposition shut out of parliament

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US-Armenia agree on implementation framework for strategic transit corridor
14.01.2026

US-Armenia agree on implementation framework for strategic transit corridor

TRIPP Development Company to have 49-year development rights, US holding 74% share, according to framework

Former Georgian prime minister jailed for 5 years in corruption case after guilty plea
12.01.2026

Former Georgian prime minister jailed for 5 years in corruption case after guilty plea

Prosecutor general's office says Irakli Garibashvili pleaded guilty in money laundering

Phase 2 of Myanmar's polls held towards new government taking office in April
11.01.2026

Phase 2 of Myanmar's polls held towards new government taking office in April

Phase one was held on Dec. 28 – 1st elections since 2021 military coup ousted elected government – with final phase set for Jan. 25

US, partner forces launch strikes against Daesh terrorists in Syria
11.01.2026

US, partner forces launch strikes against Daesh terrorists in Syria

Terror group targeted as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, says CENTCOM

'Your long nightmare is soon coming to a close': US senator tells Iranians
11.01.2026

'Your long nightmare is soon coming to a close': US senator tells Iranians

'Your bravery and determination to end your oppression has been noticed' by Trump, says Lindsey Graham