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Kosovo is edging toward early elections as protests over the Hague court's verdict against former KLA leaders collide with a midnight deadline to elect a president. Parliament remains deadlocked, and observers warn the crisis is being fueled by Prime Minister Albi Kurti's decision to tie the presidential vote to contentious judicial amendments.
Kosovans voted Sunday in early parliamentary elections for the third time in 18 months, seeking to end a political impasse that has paralyzed the Balkan nation's EU and NATO ambitions. The vote follows the failure of parties to agree on a presidential successor before a March deadline, adding to economic woes in one of Europe's poorest countries.
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.
