California US Rep. Darrell Issa to retire in move that raises stakes for GOP holding House control - AP News

California US Rep. Darrell Issa to retire in move that raises stakes for GOP holding House control  AP News

Vulnerable California Republican Darrell Issa Drops Re-election Bid

Mr. Issa faced a challenging fight for another term in the House under a newly drawn congressional map.

By Kellen Browning

Deadlock pushes Koso toward third election in a year

On Friday, President Vjosa Osmani dissolved parliament after lawmakers failed to elect a successor, sending Kosovo to its third general election in over a year.

Republican representative Darrell Issa of California says he will not run for re-election

Issa was first elected to Congress in 2001 to represent a district that was recently reconfigured due to Prop 50 Republican representative Darrell Issa, whose southern California district was reconfigured following the passage of Proposition 50, has decided not to run for re-election. “After a quarter-century in Congress – and before that, a quarter-century in business – it’s the right time for a new chapter and new challenges,” he said in a statement on Friday, the last day he would have bee...

By Abené Clayton in Los Angeles

California Rep. Darrell Issa to retire, endorses Jim Desmond to succeed him

The California Republican says he will not seek reelection and is backing San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond to succeed him.

Canada’s Carney wants Andrew removed from UK line of succession over Epstein ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for former British prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be removed from the royal line of succession over his “deplorable” links to Jeffrey Epstein. The former duke was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office following allegations he shared sensitive information with the paedophile financier while serving as the UK’s trade envoy. Speaking to reporters in Tokyo, Carney said: “I certainly think his actions are deplorable an...

By dpa

Kosovo faces third election in a year as president dissolves parliament

Europe’s youngest nation had no functioning government for much of 2025

By Fatos Bytyci

Trinamool Congress to support no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker: party source

As Parliament meets for the second phase of the Budget session on March 9, 2026, Lok Sabha has listed a notice by the Opposition to move a resolution to remove Om Birla

No confidence motion against Om Birla: TMC MPs likely to vote in favour of resolution

Trinamool Congress MPs will now back the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, a shift from their earlier stance, following party chief Mamata Banerjee's directive. This move intensifies the political battle as the Lok Sabha prepares to vote on March 9. Opposition parties accuse Birla of partisan conduct, jeopardizing the House's proper functioning and the rights of members.

By TOI NEWS DESK

TMC shifts stance, tells MPs to support no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla

By Asad Rehman

Kosovo’s Kurti Challenges Dissolution of Parliament Over Failure to Elect President

Albin Kurti's ruling Vetevendosje party pledges to appeal to the Constitutional Court against President Vjosa Osmani's dissolution of parliament, which was triggered by MPs failing to vote for her successor.

By Perparim Isufi