Ukraine’s Zelenskyy renews war on corruption amid scandals

Zelenskyy has said he will make changes to the government and security services as part of a renewed crackdown on corruption, nearly a year since Russia's spop in the country.

European Commission looks forward to ‘constructive cooperation’ with new Italian government

The European Commission looks forward to “constructive cooperation” with the new Italian government, the EU institution’s chief spokesman said Monday.

Iraqi Prime Minister Urges Sadr To Call On His Followers To Leave Govt Building - Reports

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhimi on Monday urged influential Shiite cleric Muqtada Sadr to call on his followers to leave government buildings, Al-Arabiya reported.

Political Crisis In Italy May Halt Arms Deliveries To Ukraine - Foreign Minister - UrduPoint

The unfolding political crisis in Italy may spell a halt in arms supplies to Ukraine, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said.

French PM survives no-confidence vote in parliament - China.org.cn

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Monday survived a motion of no-confidence brought against her by a broad alliance of left-wing opponents.

Tribal leaders halt oil production in Libya amid standoff over government

Libyan tribal leaders have suspended oil production amid a standoff over power in the war-torn country.

US drafts plan for government-in-exile, guerrilla war in Ukraine – reports — RT

The US and its allies are quietly working on “contingency plans” in case Russian forces succeed in their operation in Ukraine and force the current government into exile, the Washington Post reported on Saturday.

US concerned by certain appointments to Afghan government — Department of State - TASS

The United States is concerned by appointment of certain individuals to posts in the newly formed Afghan government, a Department of State spokesperson has told TASS.

Denmark's Foreign Minister Says Nation Won't Recognize Any Taliban Government - Sputnik International

Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod has stated that no Taliban government will be recognized by Denmark, marking the first such statement from a Western country involved in the recently completed 20-year, US-led intervention in Afghanistan.

Israel's right-wing leader Bennett backs deal to oust PM Netanyahu - BBC News

A key Israeli opposition party has backed a unity government that would bring to an end Benjamin Netanyahu's time as the country's longest serving prime minister.

Libya PM demands mercenaries leave, urges parliament back government | THE DAILY STAR

 

Libya's prime minister-designate demanded the departure Tuesday of an estimated 20,000 foreign fighters as he sought support from lawmakers to help end a grinding civil war in the North African nation.

Libyas Interim Leader Submits Cabinet List To Parliament - UrduPoint

The interim prime minister of the Libyan national unity government submitted a list of his nominees for ministerial posts to parliament on Thursday.

Libyas New Transitional Government Supports Turkish Military Presence - Erdogans Advisor - UrduPoint

Turkey welcomes the election of the transitional executive authority in Libya, Yassin Aktai, advisor to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, told Sputnik, adding that the election will not have an impact on the Turkish military presence in Libya.

Parliament approval before power transfer: Haftar - Libya

Eastern Libya-based government allied with  Khalifa Haftar on Saturday conditioned the transfer of power to the new executive authority on the approval of the Tobruk-based parliament.

UN Secretary General hails breakthrough in Libyan crisis settlement - TASS

Electing the head of Libya’s transitional government on Friday became a ‘breakthrough’ towards crisis settlement in the country, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres told reporters.

Italy’s Conte survives close Senate vote, pledges to forge ahead | Al Jazeera

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has narrowly won a confidence vote in Italy’s Senate, the upper house, allowing him to remain in office after a junior partner quit his coalition last week in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Italy's government plunged into crisis as former PM Renzi pulls support - france24

 Italy's former premier Matteo Renzi said on Wednesday he was pulling his party's ministers from the cabinet, effectively leaving the ruling coalition without a majority in parliament.

Explosion and gunfire shakes Aden Airport in Yemen as plane carrying new government lands — RT World News

 A loud explosion was followed by gunfire as Yemen’s new government landed at Aden International Airport. Local footage shows the chaotic scenes that resulted.

+40 Hardline Tories Ready to Derail PM's Brexit Plan, Exit EU with No Deal

Former Brexit Minister and current MP Steve Baker warned that more than 40 members of the Conservative Party are poised and ready to cooperate with Labour in order to vote against Prime Minister Theresa May's Chequers deal on Britain's exit from the EU.

Greek Coalition Government’s Majority Drops After Lawmaker Defects

The Greek coalition government’s majority fell to 152 lawmakers in the 300 seat parliament on Tuesday after a member of the right-wing Independent Greeks (ANEL) party resigned.