A Chinese court sentences former defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve on bribery charges. The sentences are set to be commuted to life imprisonment without parole after the two-year period.

DR CongoFelix Tshisekedi says the 2028 presidential elections may not take place if the war against M23 rebels in the eastern provinces continues. Tshisekedi cited national security concerns as the primary factor for a potential delay.

Democratic Republic of the CongoFelix Tshisekedi stated that the 2028 presidential elections may be delayed if the ongoing conflict with the M23 rebel group in the eastern provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu is not resolved.

Bahrain's parliament revokes the membership of three deputies following their opposition to government measures against individuals sympathetic to Iran.

The Bahraini Council of Representatives has revoked the membership of three deputies due to their opposition to measures taken against individuals sympathetic to Iran.

Voters in England, Scotland and Wales head to the polls Thursday for local and regional elections, with 5,000 council seats up for grabs across 136 English local authorities.

Voters in England, Scotland, and Wales are heading to the polls on Thursday to contest approximately 5,000 council seats and representatives for devolved legislatures.

The Solomon Islands parliament passes a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.

The National Parliament of the Solomon Islands has passed a motion of no-confidence against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.