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A senior official dismissed from the Riigikogu chancellery plans to challenge her dismissal in court citing a flaw in gambling legislation.

Lithuanian politician I. Ruginienė criticized the preparation of a meeting between three Lithuanian politicians and a high-ranking US official, suggesting that better homework should have been done.

Lithuanian official R. Motuzas comments on the U.S. decision to lift sanctions on Belarusian potash producer 'Belaruskalij', highlighting Lithuania's firm stance on sanctions against the Minsk regime.

Kim Young-hwan, a candidate of the People Power Party excluded from the Chungbuk gubernatorial race, criticized the committee's decision influenced by an official from Jeolla Province.

The Prime Minister's representative stated that the initiation of an inquiry by the VTEK regarding official trips to Italy is viewed as a standard procedure to ensure transparency and clarity in the matter.

Pakistan has filed an official complaint with the ICC regarding the DRS decision made in the last over of the ODI match against Bangladesh.

Pakistan lodged an official complaint with the ICC following a controversial DRS decision in the final ODI match against Bangladesh, which they lost, leading to Bangladesh winning the series.

A controversial law in Kansas has invalidated the driver's licenses of approximately 1,700 transgender residents due to new regulations prohibiting the modification of gender on official documents.

The International Broadcasting Association has voiced concerns over a Brazilian Supreme Court decision ordering the search and seizure of journalist Luís Pablo Conceição Almeida's home following a blog post about a Supreme Court minister's family's use of an official vehicle.

Estonia is set to make an official decision tomorrow about its participation in the International Energy Agency's initiative to sell oil and oil products from state reserves on the world market to alleviate price pressures.

Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni defended the inclusion of his wife in the official delegation to New York, stating it was a personal decision amidst political criticism.

Lithuanian MP A. Širinskienė has raised concerns about the Prime Minister's family joining her on an official visit to the Vatican, prompting her to refer the issue to the State Commission for Ethics.

A former top Iranian official states that despite increased military threats from the US and Israel, Iran's decision-making framework is operating normally and there is little chance of systemic collapse.

A senior Iranian official involved in the selection process of the new Supreme Leader has expressed strong hope that a decision will be made within the next 24 hours.

Political unrest in Pelkosenniemi unfolds as ongoing negotiations were halted due to a conflict of interest involving a key official.

The Argentine government has revised the procedures for authorizing official trips abroad, introducing new approval processes, forms, and limits on group sizes.

King Charles III has decided to exclude his nieces Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie from all significant official royal events, marking a notable shift in royal protocol.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that citizens cannot sue the U.S. Postal Service for non-delivery of mail, even in cases of intentional non-delivery, in a divided decision.

The organizational structure of the South Iceland Fire Department will be reviewed prior to the appointment of a new deputy chief following the departure of the previous official.

The electoral court has ordered the official recognition of Julio Zamora's list in Tigre, overturning a decision by the Buenos Aires Justicialist Party.

Ruben Vardanyan, a former official from Karabakh, has decided not to appeal his 20-year prison sentence in Azerbaijan, a decision that raises questions about the political and legal implications of his case.

NASA has decided to postpone the Artemis II mission to the Moon due to technical issues detected during fuel load testing.

Marco Baroni has been relieved of his position as coach of Torino following a disappointing defeat against Genoa, with the club announcing the decision in an official note.

Javier Ortega Smith, a prominent Vox official, has vowed to fight his party's decision to sanction and potentially expel him, claiming it is a form of persecution.

The Ministry of the Interior has prepared government decision projects to award the rank of general to two Deputy Chiefs of the State Fire and Rescue Service and one official from the State Police.

Polish official Karol Nawrocki pulled out of a trip to the USA after Italian Prime Minister Meloni declined to attend a key meeting, affecting diplomatic engagements.

A South Korean intelligence official warns that Kim Jong-un's potential decision to designate his 13-year-old daughter as his successor could spark a bloody power struggle within the family.

Alternative measures of inflation are being developed in Argentina following the government's decision to delay updating the official consumer price index (CPI), leading to tensions within economic negotiations.

A mason in Brazil loses his labor rights as the Supreme Federal Court nullifies a labor court ruling that recognized his employment with a construction company without official CLT documentation.

Despite no official discussions on the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to the Olympics during the December International Olympic Committee meeting, Russia is optimistic that a decision will be made this spring.

A Rovaniemi government official was found guilty of defaming two school-age children's honor on social media, with the court maintaining the fines and compensation awarded.

A socio-cultural organization claims an NHIA official influenced the relocation of its office from Benin to Port Harcourt, which the official denies, attributing the decision to the Abuja headquarters.

Norway's ambassador describes a unique decision made by the Council of Europe, resulting in the lifting of a former official's immunity.

A senior White House official affirmed that President Trump has explicitly opposed the annexation of the West Bank amid a recent cabinet decision allowing enforcement authorities to operate in certain areas of the West Bank.

A senior White House official stated that President Donald Trump has clearly expressed opposition to the annexation of the West Bank following the Israeli cabinet's decision to allow enforcement agencies to operate in areas A and B.

Alexandra Villacís, an alternate member of the Judiciary Council in Ecuador, expressed confusion over her removal from the position, which she learned about through the media rather than official channels.

Liam Hast has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for murder and violence against an official, a decision upheld by the Court of Appeal despite calls from prosecutors for a life sentence.

Cho Kuk, representative of the Justice Party, has stated that if the Democratic Party does not make an official decision regarding the merger by the 13th before the Lunar New Year holiday, then there will be no merger.

Russia announced the expulsion of a German diplomat as a reciprocal measure following Berlin's previous expulsion of a Russian official accused of being a spy chief.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unexpectedly missed an NHK debate due to a hand injury, leading to internal questioning over her ability to participate in a later campaign speech for the House of Representatives election.

An Iranian news agency revealed that 'special and sensitive decisions' have been made in the defense sector to enhance deterrence and efficiency in response to new threats, with official announcements expected soon.

LIV Golf has criticized the Official World Golf Rankings' decision to grant ranking points only to the top-10 finishers in 2026, compounding their off-season troubles marked by key player departures.

The Tartu District Court upheld the previous ruling that acquitted Tartu Deputy Mayor Priit Humal of violating official restrictions, as well as entrepreneur Parvel Pruunsild for aiding him, with the full court decision available on the ERR portal.

The article reports a potential US military intervention in Iran within the next 24 hours, as indicated by European officials and a statement from an Israeli official regarding President Trump's decision.

Iranian authorities have warned US allies in the Middle East that they will attack American bases on their territory if Washington strikes Iran, as reported by Reuters citing a senior Iranian official.

President Donald Trump is considering possible U.S. strikes on Iran in response to the killing of protesters but has not yet made a final decision while also contemplating Iranian proposals for negotiations, according to a White House official.

Former Czech MP Wolf has been charged with obstructing the execution of an official decision, which may lead to additional imprisonment.

Former Czech MP Petr Wolf has been charged by police with obstructing the execution of an official decision, as confirmed by police spokesperson Soňa Štětínská.

Krešimir Antolić, a former official of Dinamo Zagreb, sharply criticized decisions associated with the club's direction over the past two years, particularly regarding the potential transfer of Luka Stojković to the UAE.

The Southern Transitional Council's official decision to dissolve itself marks a significant shift in the Yemeni political landscape, suggesting local and regional political implications and potential reorganization within the southern framework.