COGNICURRENT

Radical cleric Alireza Arafi has been appointed to an interim leadership council in Iran amid speculation he could succeed the late Supreme Leader Khamenei.

Following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the country is being governed by a temporary three-member council until a new leader is appointed.

Iran is on the verge of appointing a new Supreme Leader after Ayatollah Khamenei's death, with a temporary ruling council established to manage the transition.

Ivan Tsebeni, a journalist, has announced his candidacy for the Speaker of Namisindwa District Council, focusing on transparency and accountable leadership.

Iran is now under the temporary governance of a three-member council following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as the nation awaits the election of his successor.

Iran's Interim Leadership Council met for the second time amid rising security developments following an Israeli-American attack on Iran.

Iran has established a three-member interim Leadership Council to govern the nation following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran's President announced the initiation of an interim leadership council following the death of Ali Khamenei, emphasizing a commitment to the path set by the Islamic Republic's founder, Imam Khomeini.

Iran's President Masoud Bezazkian announced the formation and commencement of a temporary leadership council following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

A day after the death of Iran's supreme leader and much of the military leadership in an attack by the US and Israel, President Masoud Pezeshkian reemerges to announce a new leadership council.

After the confirmation of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, Iran has activated Article 111 of its constitution to appoint a temporary council to lead the country until a permanent successor is chosen.

Ali Reza A'arafi has been appointed as a member of Iran's interim leadership council as the country transitions to new leadership following the death of Ali Khamenei.

Following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iran enters a critical phase in its political landscape with the establishment of a temporary leadership council and heightened regional and international scrutiny.

Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council announced the formation of a temporary leadership council to succeed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei until a new leader is elected.

Iran has announced the formation of a temporary leadership council to manage affairs until a new supreme leader is elected to replace Ali Khamenei.

Iran's leadership is in transition following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with an interim council governing until a new supreme leader is selected by the Assembly of Experts.

A senior Iranian security official announced that a transitional governing council will be formed soon to take charge until a new leader is elected.

A council consisting of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of Iran's judiciary, Golamhosein Mohseni Eyei, and a jurist from the Guardian Council will take over leadership in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, Chief of Judiciary Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, and a jurist from the Guardian Council will temporarily lead the country following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iran has announced a tri-member leadership consisting of the president, the head of justice, and a member of the Guardian Council to oversee the transitional period following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

A council consisting of Iran's president, chief of the judiciary, and the leader of Iran's Guardian Council will temporarily assume control of Iran, according to the Iranian news agency IRNA.

Iran's President Mazoud Pezeshkian will temporarily lead the country alongside the head of the judiciary and a jurist from the Guardian Council following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Roman Vaľo, a current city council member and head of Progressive Slovakia in the region, is running for mayor of Rimavská Sobota, aiming to initiate significant changes after a long-standing leadership.

KPMG has appointed Tola Adeyemi as the new CEO for its African operations, effective from March 2026, alongside two independent members to its Africa Governance Council, emphasizing its commitment to the continent's growth.

The article discusses the reasons behind the dismissal of the director of VZP, Kabátek, as explained by the head of the council.

A Hamas official has declared that the group is concluding the formation of its new leadership bodies, including a Shura Council and a political office.

The leadership crisis within Vox following the attempted ousting of Javier Ortega Smith gives the PP significant control over the party's future in the Madrid City Council.

Ukraine's National Security Council Secretary Rustem Umierov met with leaders of Italy’s major defence companies to discuss military support and cooperation.

Teachers at Võhma School, which underwent a leadership change last year, have asked the local council's audit committee to evaluate the legality of the new management's actions and work organization.

The leadership selection process for the Lithuanian Genocide and Resistance Research Center (LGGRTC) has shifted from the Parliament Speaker to a council operating within the center.

The Peace Council, established under Donald Trump's leadership, aims to oversee a second phase of a peace plan for the Gaza Strip, focusing on promoting stability and ensuring lasting peace in conflict-affected areas.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu praised the Oniru Business and Cultural Day, emphasizing the importance of responsible leadership in development during the inauguration of the Oniru Business Council.

The Central Finland regional council has appointed Piia Vuorela, a medical doctor and Master of Business Administration, as the new leader of the welfare area.

Ecuador's Judiciary Council has undergone significant instability with six presidents in less than seven years, raising concerns about its integrity amid political scandals and legal proceedings.

Peterborough District Council's latest CEO, Deirdre Albrighton, was sacked just two months into her role, marking the district's fifth leadership change within two years amid ongoing budget challenges.

A conflict is brewing between two factions of the works council at Tesla's Grünheide plant regarding labor conditions and leadership.

Shoalhaven City Council will lose control over leadership appointments following the controversial hiring of former Liberal MP Andrew Constance as general manager.

A working group suggested that dismissing the director general of LRT should require two-thirds approval from council members, emphasizing the need for adequate protection for appointed individuals.

The NHK Management Council has released an overview of the discussions leading to the selection of a new chairman, indicating that live broadcasts of these deliberations should not occur.

The National Power Supreme Council member Shin Dong-wook dismissed suggestions that Jeon Han-gil's statements pressured the party's leadership regarding the former president's stance, emphasizing independence from external opinions.

The Ikolaje-Idiroko Council of Kingmakers in Ogun State cautions against the self-imposition of a new monarch amidst rumors of an appointment.

The leader has resigned from the municipal council, citing personal reasons.

The White House plans to hold the first leadership meeting for President Donald Trump's peace council regarding Gaza on February 19, which may also serve as a fundraising conference for Gaza's reconstruction.

The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council has approved the formation of a new government headed by Sha'yi al-Zandani.

Izabela Stelmańska has been elected as the new chair of the Polish Tourism Organization Council, taking over from Tomasz Kobierski who resigned but remains on the council.

The new Youth Council of the Republic of Croatia, aimed at representing the interests of young people, was presented today, with the leadership elected and officials discussing its importance as a mechanism for youth participation in public policy formation.

The Progress Party, along with its sister parties in Europe, is demanding an investigation into Thorbjørn Jagland due to newly revealed contacts between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during his leadership of the Council of Europe.

Im Sun-sook, a lawyer appointed as a Supreme Council member during Lee Jae-myung's Democratic Party leadership, was appointed as an Audit Commissioner amid controversy regarding political neutrality.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković is advocating for the possibility that the European People's Party may also be allowed to fill the position of President of the European Council in addition to the leadership roles of the European Commission and European Parliament by summer 2024.

The prosecution has yet to decide whether to indict nine city council members from Naju, who are implicated in bribery related to the selection process of the city council leadership, causing public outcry as some seek to qualify as candidates for upcoming elections.