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A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia just days after the new president took office, killing over 260 people and injuring thousands. The disaster poses a major challenge to the new right-wing administration's relief efforts. President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared an economic emergency and three days of national mourning.
Latvia's parliament on June 5 approved a new coalition government led by centrist Andris Kulbergs as prime minister, replacing a previous government that collapsed over disagreements on how to handle suspected Ukrainian stray drones. The new four-party coalition is expected to hold a solid parliamentary majority and pursue a pro-EU, pro-NATO course, with an emphasis on strengthening the military and borders.
Iraq's Parliament approved a new cabinet led by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on May 1, with 14 ministers sworn in. Key posts such as Interior and Defense remain vacant due to political deadlock. Al-Zaidi, the youngest prime minister in Iraq's history, faces significant challenges including disarmament and corruption.
