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Romanian Senate marks Azerbaijani National Leader Heydar Aliyev’s 103rd birth anniversary

The Azerbaijani Embassy in Bucharest on Tuesday held a conference in the Romanian Senate to commemorate the 103rd anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev's birth.

12 May 2026-20:50
Labor unions push back against Senate crypto bill

Major US labor unions are ramping up opposition to a proposed cryptocurrency market structure bill, warning lawmakers that the legislation could expose millions of workers’ retirement savings to financial instability and risky market behavior.

12 May 2026-15:15
US Senate to review landmark crypto regulation bill next week

The US Senate is preparing to take up long-awaited cryptocurrency legislation next week, marking a potentially pivotal moment for the digital asset industry in the United States.

09 May 2026-11:15
Why France’s Senate approved a bill targeting Islamist infiltration and what it could mean for the country

France has once again moved to tighten its approach toward what officials describe as “Islamist infiltration” within public institutions, local organizations, sports associations, schools, and parts of civil society. The French Senate recently approved a controversial bill aimed at strengthening state powers against extremist networks accused of undermining the republic’s secular foundations.

07 May 2026-06:23
Senate in France approves bill targeting Islamist infiltration

The French Senate has passed a proposed law designed to combat Islamist infiltration, with a vote of 208 in favor and 124 against.

06 May 2026-23:57
Pete Hegseth backs Major Richard Star Act in Senate testimony

The administration of Donald Trump has thrown its support behind legislation that could significantly change how benefits are paid to thousands of disabled veterans, potentially paving the way for long-awaited financial reforms.

05 May 2026-09:43
Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill

02 May 2026-08:18
James Talarico wins Democratic primary in Texas Senate race

State Rep. James Talarico has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Texas, defeating fellow Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett in a closely watched contest. The 36-year-old former teacher and Presbyterian seminarian from Round Rock now leads the Democratic ticket heading into the November general election.

04 Mar 2026-16:50
Mexico to cut workweek to 40 hours by 2030

Mexico’s Congress has approved a bill to gradually reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, despite resistance from labor unions.

25 Feb 2026-12:45
Argentina Senate backs Milei labor reform plan

Argentina’s Senate has approved President Javier Milei’s major labor reform bill, marking a significant step forward for his pro-market economic agenda aimed at boosting investment and job creation.

12 Feb 2026-17:58