A report from Damascus highlights growing nervousness among residents over new steps by the interim government, including an announced public alcohol ban, which has sparked protests and concerns about changing social dynamics.
Despite a ban, thousands gathered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to pay their final respects to Awami League veteran Tofail Ahmed. This event has sparked speculation about the party's potential resurgence amidst claims of minimal reforms by the interim government.
After Venezuela's promised release of hundreds of political prisoners failed to materialize, opponents of the current U.S.-backed interim government are demanding their freedom and calling for elections.
A Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) administrator has claimed that an ex-adviser of the interim government caused Dhaka to regress by 18 years within an 18-month period.
Latvia's opposition 'Apvienotais saraksts' (United List) has officially chosen MP Andris Kulbergs as its candidate for prime minister, both for a potential interim government and the upcoming 15th Saeima elections.
Romania's interim government, led by Ilie Bolojan, is expected to remain in power at least until June, facing an extended interim period. The administration is also dealing with internal dissatisfaction over salary disparities and political tensions with other parties.
Rositsa Karamfilova-Blagova, who served as Minister of Environment and Water in two previous interim governments, has been proposed for the same post in the regular government.
The status of the Kurdish language in Syria is being examined, caught between the policies of the interim government and the indigenous rights of the Kurdish people.
Venezuela's interim government is actively seeking foreign investors for its oil industry, which is undergoing rapid transition after the US ousted Maduro. The government aims to reform the sector but faces challenges due to a lack of democratic backing.
Bulgaria's interim government has approved a new draft law proposing a revised method for forming the Commission for Counteracting Corruption (KPK) and focusing its activities.
The interim government in Bulgaria is seeking assistance from technology companies to safeguard its election campaign from external interference, activating a European mechanism to ensure a clean online environment.
Seven bills have been passed by parliament, as the legislative body speeds through interim government ordinances. This move aims to quickly enact new regulations and policies.
Nahid has alleged that the interim government engineered the process of handing over power to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) before its departure.
Venezuela's interim government has submitted a draft bill to parliament to ease investment in the mining sector, marking the latest move in a series of US-backed changes aimed at opening up the economy.
Following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by US forces, American mining giants express eagerness to invest in Venezuela, as Washington accelerates economic rapprochement with Caracas and the interim government promises mining code reforms.
Bulgaria's interim government fears hybrid attacks on its elections and has requested assistance from the European Commission, according to Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has accused former interim government chief Muhammad Yunus of plotting to overthrow him and destabilize the country, alleging a secretive Bangladesh-US trade agreement.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has returned to his non-profit organization after completing an 18-month stint as the chief adviser to Bangladesh's interim government.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has expressed her desire to engage in discussions with the interim government concerning the upcoming elections.
The Bulgarian Parliament is set to discuss several amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code, including proposals introduced by the interim government.
Romania's Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare stated that rating agencies could call extraordinary evaluations if the economic and political situation deteriorates, but the interim government's objective is to avoid such ad-hoc assessments.
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev appointed a new interim government, making several key ministerial and agency head appointments and outlining its initial priorities.
Following a successful no-confidence motion, the government led by Ilie Bolojan has entered an interim period, operating with limited powers until a new executive is invested, amidst difficulties in reaching a political agreement.
Venezuela's interim government is pursuing reforms in its oil industry, aiming to attract private investors to revitalize the sector following significant economic transitions.
Prof. Alexander Kyosev, a philologist, culturologist, and philosopher, was a guest on the 'Word of the Week' podcast, discussing the actions of the interim government 'Gyurov' in the cultural sphere and beyond.
The interim government of Bangladesh acquired Tk 73,000 crore in loans during the first seven months of the fiscal year, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCBC) is seeking the long-term return of cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, who moved to the United States after the removal of Sheikh Hasina's government following a 2024 student uprising and was subsequently barred from representing Bangladesh by the interim government.
Jamaat has demanded the interrogation of Rizwana and Khalilur over alleged poll engineering, while also stating that the interim government did not consult them on international agreements.
All personnel decisions in Bulgaria's interim government, from ministers to regional governors and security services, are made based on expertise with a focus on organizing upcoming elections, not party affiliation.
Muhammad Yunus has returned to his non-profit work at the Yunus Centre after an 18-month tenure as chief adviser to Bangladesh's interim government. He was welcomed by colleagues and met with Grameen organisations to review paused initiatives. Yunus will also resume living at his personal residence in Dhaka.
The appointment of Andrey Yankulov as Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister in the interim government is seen as significant due to his principled stance on judicial reform, prosecutorial issues, and criminal justice.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Machado has expressed her intention to return to Venezuela and is challenging the Trump-installed interim government. She is advocating for new elections in the country.
Bolivia's interim government has approved a decree allowing the military to use force against protesters without fear of criminal prosecution. This decision comes amid ongoing unrest following the resignation of former President Evo Morales.
The High Court in Bangladesh has rejected a writ petition that sought an investigation into the tenure of an interim government, closing a legal avenue for such a probe.
Bulgaria's interim government has issued state securities worth €150 million with a two-year maturity and a 2.82% yield. This offers citizens an investment opportunity, with a €1000 investment potentially yielding €56.4 over the period.
Following the collapse of Prime Minister Evika Siliņa's government, Latvia's 'Jaunā Vienotība' (JV) party did not put forward a candidate for the potential interim government's prime minister position after meeting with the President.
Romania's interim government, led by Ilie Bolojan following a successful censure motion, held its first session, reintroducing a defense investment ordinance despite a negative legislative council opinion. The Social Democratic Party (PSD) has urged the interim premier to cease "untimely appointments" to government positions.
A Science.org report indicates that Bangladesh's immunization system faltered after an interim government shifted vaccine procurement away from UNICEF. This change reportedly impacted the country's public health efforts.
Ivan Demerdzhiev, who was elected as a Member of Parliament from the "Progressive Bulgaria" list and served as Minister of Justice and Interior in Rumen Radev's interim governments, commented on BTV that Borislav Sarafov's decision to withdraw was connected to his ultimatum.
Following the US ousting of Maduro and seizure of Venezuela's oil industry, the country's economy is rapidly transitioning, with the interim government seeking investors despite lacking democratic backing.
The 'Yes, Bulgaria' party has refuted President Rumen Radev's accusations regarding the interim government's legitimacy and his claims of hybrid threats against Bulgaria, stating that citizens are receiving threats to election honesty instead of answers to key questions.
Amid ongoing armed conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Afghanistan's Taliban interim government announced that a hospital in the capital, Kabul, was hit by Pakistani military airstrikes on the night of the 16th. Meanwhile, Pakistan claims it was targeting military facilities, not the hospital.
The Iranian National Council of Resistance (NCRI), an organization of Iranians in exile, announced its intention to establish an interim government if the current rulers in Tehran are overthrown.
A total of 133 ordinances issued during the interim government period are slated to be placed in the Bangladesh Parliament, indicating a review of past legislative actions.
Amid scenes of celebration and mourning, the formation of an interim government and ongoing bombings, Iran has entered a period of profound uncertainty, where the Islamic Republic's very survival and the reshaping of its internal balance of power are at stake.
The Bangladesh government has reshuffled army officers for the second time in a week. High-level officers facing criticism for their alleged pro-Pakistan and pro-Jamaat roles have been transferred. This move strengthens the position of army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman. The government is also ending services of contractual appointees from the interim government, breaking old chains of influence.
The notorious Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria, which held IS terrorists and their families, has been cleared by the Syrian interim government. Experts warn that thousands of IS sympathizers are now at large.
The President of Bangladesh has accused the interim government of attempting to overthrow him, specifically alleging that Muhammad Yunus violated constitutional protocol.
Bangladesh has fared worse in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, while interim government advisers have seen an average 6% growth in their wealth.