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Nepal's Prime Minister resigned amid deadly protests led by Generation Z over a social media ban, corruption, and economic issues, with violence resulting in over 22 deaths and widespread unrest.
Thousands of protesters in Bangkok demand the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over a border dispute with Cambodia and a leaked phone call, amid political instability and economic concerns, with the government facing potential no-confidence votes and judicial scrutiny.
Mongolia's Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai resigned after failing to secure enough support in parliament amid protests over his son's lavish spending and concerns about political stability and democratic development.
Mongolia's Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene resigned after social media photos of his son's luxurious lifestyle sparked public outrage, anti-corruption investigations, and mass protests, leading to a confidence vote in parliament where he lost support.
French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation following the resignation of Prime Minister Michel Barnier after a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly. Macron faces the challenge of appointing a new prime minister to lead a minority government amid political instability and economic concerns. Opposition leaders have called for Macron's resignation, but he has dismissed these calls, emphasizing his commitment to his presidential term. The political crisis has raised concerns about France's economic stability, with potential impacts on public debt and interest rates.
Gang violence in Haiti's capital has spilled into wealthy areas, leaving at least a dozen dead and raising concerns about the ongoing turmoil despite the prime minister's resignation announcement. The attacks have led to looting, destruction of power infrastructure, and a government-chartered flight evacuating US citizens. Political coalitions are vying for power, while the deployment of a UN-backed police force has been delayed. Haiti's government has extended a night-time curfew in an effort to curb the relentless violence.
The US Marine Corps deployed an anti-terrorism unit to protect the US Embassy in Haiti following the prime minister's announcement of resignation amidst escalating gang violence. Gang leader Jimmy Chérizier has seized power and vowed to continue fighting until the prime minister resigns. The US military has airlifted embassy workers out of Haiti, and armed gangs control 80% of the capital city, wreaking havoc. The US Southern Command announced the deployment of a Marine Fleet-Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) to maintain strong security capabilities at the embassy and assist with potential evacuations.
Portugal is facing a political crisis after Prime Minister António Costa unexpectedly resigned following his implication in a corruption probe. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa now has the task of appointing a new prime minister or dissolving parliament, potentially leading to an election. Costa's control over the country abruptly ended after police raided his residence and several ministries as part of an investigation into corruption related to lithium exploration schemes and a green hydrogen mega-project. The president has various options, including asking Costa to stay on as caretaker, naming a new prime minister, or dissolving parliament. The Socialist Party, despite being involved in the corruption investigation, still leads in the polls, but forming a coalition government with the far-right Chega group may be necessary for the main opposition party to gain power.