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Guinea-Bissau Military Junta Adopts One-Year Transitional Charter
Guinea-Bissau's military junta has suspended the constitution and adopted a one-year transitional charter, barring interim leaders from elections and granting itself authority over reforms until new polls. Nigeria granted asylum to opposition leader Fernando Dias da Costa at its embassy to shield him from junta detention.
This follows the 2025 Guinea-Bissau coup d'Ć©tat.
Andrej BabiÅ” Appointed Czech Prime Minister for Second Term
Opposition ANO party leader Andrej BabiÅ” has been appointed Prime Minister of the Czech Republic after the 2025 parliamentary election, marking his second non-consecutive term. The appointment reflects shifting political dynamics in Central Europe.
Reuters reports the development as a key post-election outcome.
Trump Pardons Former Honduran President Juan Orlando HernƔndez
US President Donald Trump pardoned Juan Orlando HernĆ”ndez, releasing him from a West Virginia prison after his conviction for aiding cocaine trafficking. The move impacts HondurasāUnited States relations amid ongoing drug war efforts.
AFP via France 24 confirmed the release details.
Ukraine Agrees to US Peace Plan but Territorial Issues Persist
President Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's agreement to a US peace plan, though territorial disputes with Russia remain unresolved. This aligns with late-2025 negotiations amid continued eastern advances and energy strikes.
Trumpās return spurred talks, but no breakthroughs yet.
ISIL Attack in Syria Kills Two US Service Members
An ISIL member attacked a joint Syrian-American convoy in Palmyra, killing two US troops, one civilian interpreter, and injuring three before being killed. The incident underscores ongoing Syrian conflict risks.
SANA via Al Jazeera reported the details.
Israel Issues Evacuation Order for Southern Lebanon Ahead of Hezbollah Strikes
The Israeli military ordered evacuations in southern Lebanese villages preparing for airstrikes on Hezbollah targets. Tensions persist in the IsraelāHezbollah conflict.
The Jerusalem Post covered the military directive.
Belarus Releases 123 Political Prisoners After US Lifts Sanctions
Belarus freed 123 political prisoners, including Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski and Maria Kalesnikava, following US sanctions relief. This marks a shift in BelarusāUnited States relations and human rights in Belarus.
BBC confirmed the releases.
Canada Joins EU Security Action for Europe Initiative
Canada agreed to join the EU's Security Action for Europe, boosting Canadian defense firms' EU market access and European investment in Canada. The deal strengthens CanadaāEuropean Union relations.
Reuters reported the agreement.
Thailand Extradites Vietnamese Human Rights Activist Y Quynh BÄÄp
Thailand extradited Vietnamese citizen Y Quynh BÄÄp, founder of a minority rights group, raising human rights concerns. The action affects ThailandāVietnam relations.
AP highlighted worries from rights groups.
Spain Dismantles Helicopter Drug Network from Morocco
Spanish authorities, with European partners, arrested six suspects in a network using helicopters to smuggle hashish from Morocco. The operation targets the war on drugs in southern Spain.
AFP via Arab News detailed the bust.
North Korea Advances on First Nuclear-Powered Submarine
North Korea reports progress on developing its first nuclear-powered submarine, raising global security concerns. This development adds to regional tensions amid other geopolitical shifts.
Euronews bulletin highlighted the update.