El Salvador's parliament scrapped the presidential term limits, paving the way for President Nayib Bukele to remain in office indefinitely.
The controversial move allows Bukele to seek an additional term beyond that previously allowed under the country's Constitution.
The constitutional amendment passed by President Bukele's ruling New Ideas Party, which holds a majority in Congress, paved the way for indefinite presidential re-election, increases term lengths from five to six years, and eliminates runoff elections.
Jul 30, 2025
United Kingdom Set to Recognise Palestinian State
In a diplomatic development, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain will recognise a Palestinian state if Israel does not take immediate steps to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The nearly two-year-long war with Hamas has led to severe humanitarian suffering, with widespread starvation and destruction in Gaza. The announcement marks a potential shift in the UK's foreign policy toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Jul 29, 2025
Post-Assad Syria to Hold First Parliamentary Elections in September
Syria will conduct its first parliamentary elections since the fall of Bashar al-Assad between September 15 and 20 2025, marking a crucial step in the nation's political transition. The polls, announced amid violent sectarian unrest in the Sweida province, will take place under the leadership of interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
The upcoming elections are viewed as a test of Syria's fragile post-war democracy. They represent the first opportunity for Syrians to shape their legislature in the post-Assad era.
Jul 28, 2025
Trump Secures Trade Deal with EU
The United States and the European Union reached a last-minute trade agreement that will impose a 15% tariff on EU goods entering the US, replacing the previously threatened 30% rate. The deal, reached just ahead of the August 1 deadline, was announced by President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after a high-stakes meeting.
As part of the agreement, the EU has committed to purchasing $750 billion worth of US energy and investing $600 billion more into the American economy.
Jul 27, 2025
PM Modi Attends Maldives Independence Day
Maldives celebrated 60 years of Independence on July 26, 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the event as the 'Guest of Honour'. During the visit, PM Modi held a meeting with Mohamed Muizzu, the 8th President of the Republic of Maldives.
PM Modi and President Muizzu reviewed the progress in implementing the India-Maldives Joint Vision for a 'Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership'.