More than 3,000 candidates competed for 285 legislative seats as the ruling left and the main opposition party emerged as the strongest blocs in early counting.
The appointment follows days of strikes and counterstrikes that have pushed oil above $100 a barrel and left Iran’s leadership under intense military pressure.
A set of national votes preserved the broadcaster fee, rejected a climate fund and kept pressure on a broader debate over taxes, cash and public spending.
Guinea’s authorities have dissolved 40 political parties, including the country’s three main opposition groups, and placed their assets under sequestration.
Event date March 7, 2026: Initial counts pointed to a strong showing for the Rastriya Swatantra Party in both first-past-the-post seats and additional constituencies.
Russian police in Moscow detained Iranian nationals after they publicly celebrated the killing of former Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, according to the supplied evidence.
Vjosa Osmani called for a rapid snap election after lawmakers failed to elect a successor, while Vetëvendosje challenged the dissolution as unconstitutional.
The Texas Republican withdrew after admitting a relationship with a staff member who died by suicide, as House leaders and ethics investigators closed in.
Turnout was about 60 percent as voters chose lawmakers in a contest that will shape how the country responds to corruption, accountability and the demands of the Gen Z protests.
The Assembly was forced to suspend the presidential vote when only 66 deputies were present, leaving the process stalled and opening the door to new elections.
Taiwanese prosecutors indicted 62 people, including Chen Zhi, and charged 13 companies over alleged links to the Cambodia-based Prince Group and its money-laundering network.
Brian C. McGinnis was arrested after disrupting a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, and Tim Sheehy’s physical role in the removal drew scrutiny.
Brazil’s top court has ordered the detention of Daniel Vorcaro as police widen a probe into alleged fraud, money laundering and threats tied to Banco Master.