PM Kulbergs rates his cabinet '7 out of 10' after first month in office

Germany Unveils €10 Billion Tax Relief Package | Chancellor Merz Announces Major Reforms

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has unveiled a wide-ranging reform package aimed at reviving Europe's largest economy. The plan includes €10 billion in tax relief for lower-income earners, pension reforms, and measures to increase affordable housing. Facing political pressure and economic challenges, Merz says the government is determined to get Germany back on track. #germany #merz #economy #taxcuts #europe #housing #politics #worldnews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Trump’s Late-Night Phone Habit Revealed

Clive Mason / Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump’s late-night Truth Social blitzes have become a concerning trend in his second term—but now one of his Cabinet secretaries has revealed he is up making middle-of-the-night phone calls, too.Interior Secretary Doug Burgum revealed that Trump called him as late as 2:00 a.m. in his second term.“The latest in the last month was 11:45 p.m.,” Burgum admitted in an appearance on MAGA podcaster Katie Miller’s show. “But over the period of time working and campaigning with him, I’ve gotten them as late as 2:00 a.m.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

Ruginiene quits as Lithuanian PM

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene announced her resignation on Tuesday, triggering the formation of a new government following changes within the ruling coalition, reported Xinhua. Following the resignation, President Gitanas Nauseda will have 15 days to nominate a candidate for prime minister, who must then be approved by the parliament, also known as Seimas. Chairman of the ruling Lithuanian Social Democratic Party Mindaugas Sinkevicius is widely expected to receive the nomination. If confirmed by parliament, he will have 15 days to form a cabinet and present the new government's policy program. He will then have an additional 15 days to submit the full cabinet lineup for approval. The new coalition will be the third governing alliance formed by the Social Democrats since the parliamentary elections in late 2024. The outgoing government took office last August after the resignation of former Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas.

Karoline Leavitt returning to White House at crucial juncture for Trump

EXCLUSIVE — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is in the midst of returning from maternity leave following the birth of her second child, with administration officials discussing potentially holding her first briefing back behind the podium as soon as next week. Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary in history, started her leave in []

World : Serbian President Vucic Says He Will Resign Within Weeks

BELGRADE, June 28 (Bernama- Xinhua) -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday that he will remain in office for a few more weeks before submitting his resignation, reported Xinhua.