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.

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

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

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.

De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia's new president. The change of leadership takes effect in the Andean nation on Saturday.

De la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia's new president on August 8, 2026, according to Xinhua News Agency.