President Emmanuel Macron forced through his unpopular plan to raise the French retirement age by executive fiat after failing to rally a majority of the French people or their representatives in parliament, underscoring the difficulty he’ll have enacting any other domestic policies during his remaining time in office.
Turkey is nearing ratification of Finland’s accession into NATO, which would bring the military alliance a step closer to welcoming its 31st member as the effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine spread across the European security landscape.
The UK government and education unions agreed to begin “intensive talks” in a bid to end a wave of teacher strikes over pay.
China announced that Xi Jinping will travel to Russia on a three-day state visit starting on Monday, his first trip there since Kremlin forces invaded Ukraine and a strong show of support for President Vladimir Putin.
Slovakia will send its entire fleet of Soviet-era fighter jets to Ukraine to boost its defense against Russian forces, government officials said.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha has ordered the dissolution of the nation’s parliament, paving the way for elections to be held in May as the former coup leader seeks to extend military-backed rule despite his widespread unpopularity.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the period to 2030 is the “last chance” to reverse a declining birthrate that threatens Japan’s long-term economic prospects, as he rolled out policies aimed at easing financial burdens on parents.
Former Pakistan Premier Imran Khan vowed to turn up in court on Saturday after skipping hearings, potentially setting the scene for further political unrest in a country that’s at risk of a default.
The UK government and education unions have agreed to begin “intensive talks” in a bid to end a wave of teaching strikes over pay.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is making his first state visit to Russia since it invaded Ukraine, in a strong show of support for President Vladimir Putin.
