Xinhua, citing media reports, reports Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane passed away Saturday.

US Senate votes 90-6 to approve short-term funding bill extending federal operations through Dec. 11, averting a shutdown before the Sept. 30 deadline.

The U.S. Senate voted 90-6 early Saturday to approve a short-term funding measure to keep federal operations running through Dec. 11, avoiding a government shutdown ahead of the Sept. 30 funding deadline and the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The bill now needs to be reconciled with the House version passed last month before Trump can sign it.

Hungary's ruling Tisza party names former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka, 73, as its presidential candidate ahead of next Tuesday's parliamentary vote. Parliament has 30 days to elect a successor after Sulyok's mandate ended July 20.

Hungary's ruling Tisza party named former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka, 73, as its presidential candidate on Saturday, ahead of a parliamentary vote scheduled for next Tuesday.

Israel revokes entry permits for American Jewish activists who joined pro-Palestinian protests and volunteer work in occupied West Bank; no explanation given

Israel has revoked entry permits for American Jewish activists who joined pro-Palestinian protests and volunteer work in the occupied West Bank, with authorities providing no explanation for the cancellations, according to Anadolu Agency.

U.S. Senate confirms Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general on Saturday in Washington, per media reports.

The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general on Saturday, according to media reports.