#political-instability

#political-instability

Mr Lecornu, 39, is the youngest defence minister in French history and architect of a major military build-up through to 2030, spurred on by Russia's war in Ukraine. A former conservative who joined Mr Macron's centrist movement in 2017, he has held posts in local governments, overseas territories and during the president's yellow vest "great debate", where he helped manage mass anger with dialogue.

Nepal faces its worst crisis in years as curfew-defying protests target political institutions. Demonstrators in Kathmandu have defied a curfew and broken into and set fire to the parliament building. They had earlier stormed the office of the Nepali Congress, the country's largest party, and several prominent politicians' residences. Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down on Tuesday amid escalating anticorruption protests. The resignation came a day after 19 people were killed by security forces in violent demonstrations sparked by a social media ban.

Paetongtarn, Thailand's youngest prime minister, was suspended last month after a recording was leaked of her phone conversation with Hun Sen, in which they discussed a simmering border dispute between the neighbouring countries. Critics accused her of failing to protect Thailand's interests during the call, in which she addressed Hun Sen as uncle, and told him that if there were anything he wanted, she would take care of it. She also made critical remarks about a senior Thai military commander.

Japan's coalition government led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba lost its parliamentary majority in Sunday's election after large gains made by right-wing populist parties, pointing to growing polarization.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition is facing potential defeat in an election for the upper house of Japan's Diet, which could worsen political instability.

For the past seven years, Sohan's family has paid for private lab tests in neighboring Tunisia and ordered medication through private pharmacies. Without this medication, Sohan would not have been able to survive until today.

The ECOWAS Standby Force must move from concept to operational reality. I am a little bit worried about the slow pace of its activation, which is taking longer than desired.

In light of the current regional developments, it has been decided to postpone the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, announced by the tourism and antiquities ministry.