Top Trump allies hold secret talks with Zelenskyy’s Ukrainian opponents – POLITICO

Four senior members of Donald Trump’s entourage have held secret discussions with some of Kyiv’s top political opponents to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, just as Washington aligns with Moscow in seeking to lever the Ukrainian president out of his job.

Moldova’s opposition to challenge presidential election results with Constitutional Court

Moldova’s opposition does not recognize the official results of Sunday’s presidential election, which was won by incumbent President Maia Sandu, and will challenge them with the country’s Constitutional Court, Ilan Sor, leader of the Victorie opposition bloc, said.

Georgian Dream Gains About 54.2% of Votes With Data From 99% of Polling Stations Counted

The ruling party Georgian Dream gains about 54.2% of votes in the parliamentary elections after data from almost 99% of polling stations has been counted, the Central Election Commission of Georgia said.

Venezuela opposition candidate Edmundo González leaves country for Spain

The Venezuelan government has said opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has left the country for Spain, where he is to be granted political asylum.

Arrest warrant issued for Venezuela opposition candidate

A judge in Venezuela has issued an arrest warrant for Edmundo González, the opposition's candidate in the country's recent presidential election.

Brazil, Colombia call for new Venezuela elections, United States rejected the proposal

The presidents of Brazil and Colombia on Thursday called on Venezuela to hold a new presidential election amid the ongoing political crisis over Nicolas Maduro's disputed re-election. 

At least 200 candidates quit French runoff, aiming to block far right

At least 200 candidates have stood down ahead of France's runoff election as President Emmanuel Macron and a left-wing coalition seek to block the far right, an AFP tally showed on Tuesday.

Russian plot to kill Zelensky foiled, Kyiv claims

The Ukrainian security service (SBU) says it has foiled a Russian plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelensky and other high-ranking Ukrainian officials.

South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck, airlifted to hospital

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has been airlifted to hospital in Seoul after he was stabbed in the neck during a visit to the southeastern port city of Busan.

EU Permanent Representatives Agree On First Personal Sanctions Against Moldova - Source

EU permanent representatives agreed on the first list of personal sanctions "for destabilizing the situation in Moldova," an EU source told RIA Novosti on Friday.

South Korean Opposition Calls Presidents Mulling Sending Lethal Arms To Ukraine Tragedy

South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party, which holds the majority of seats in the parliament, termed recent remark by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on possibly supplying lethal weapons to Ukraine "a tragedy."

Moldovan opposition demands government pay people’s gas, electricity, heating bills - TASS

Participants in an opposition rally in central Chisinau on Sunday passed a resolution with an ultimatum to the government demanding it pays people’s gas, electricity and heating bills by Monday.

Syria death toll reaches 1,602, 3.650 injured

At least 1,602 people were killed and thousands injured in Syria following a number of deadly earthquakes and aftershocks in neighbouring Turkey, authorities and rescuers said on Tuesday.

Russian court fines former state TV journalist for anti-war posts - The Jerusalem Post

A Russian court fined former state TV journalist Marina Ovsyannikova 50,000 roubles ($822) for "discrediting Russia's armed forces" in social media posts in which she publicly opposed Russia's actions in Ukraine.

Tunisian opposition demands president step down

The Tunisian National Salvation Front on Tuesday called on President Kais Saied to step down and pave the way for early general elections in the country.

Pedersen Says 9th Session Of Syrian-Led Constitutional Committee In Geneva Canceled - UrduPoint

The ninth session of the Syrian-led constitutional committee, scheduled for July 25-29 in Geneva, will not take place, UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen said on Saturday.

Venezuelan president commends opposition’s victory in several regions - TASS

The victory of the opposition in a number of Venezuela’s regions will benefit the country, President Nicolas Maduro told Venezolana de Television channel.

Cuban opposition group calls for more protests, denounces arrests | Al Jazeera

A Cuban opposition group called on its supporters to continue demonstrating for 10 more days amid accusations that the government is detaining opposition figures and preventing others from leaving their homes.

Tunisie : des centaines de personnes manifestent contre le président Saïed

 

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More opposition leaders arrested in widening Nicaragua crackdown | Al Jazeera

More prominent opposition leaders have been arrested in Nicaragua, as concerns grow over what observers have described as a crackdown on President Daniel Ortega’s opponents ahead of elections set for later this year.