Congress of Workers' Party of Korea begins in Pyongyang

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea begins in Pyongyang

People look at smartphone screens in Pyongyang on Feb. 20, 2026, showing news that the congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea opened in the capital.

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea begins in Pyongyang

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea begins in Pyongyang

People look at a smartphone screen in Pyongyang on Feb. 20, 2026, showing news that the congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea opened in the capital.

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea

A notice board is hung on the wall of a building in Pyongyang on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, being held for the first time in five years.

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea

A notice board is hung on the wall of a building in Pyongyang on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, being held for the first time in five years.

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea

A notice board is set up in Pyongyang on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, being held for the first time in five years.

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea

A notice board is set up in Pyongyang on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, being held for the first time in five years.

Viktor Orban At The Fidesz Party s 31St Congress - Budapest

Viktor Orban At The Fidesz Party s 31St Congress - Budapest

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks at the Fidesz party's 31st congress in Budapest, Hungary, Jan. 10, 2026. Orban said on Saturday that he is ready to lead the ruling party alliance in the upcoming parliamentary election. Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Viktor Orban At The Fidesz Party s 31St Congress - Budapest

Viktor Orban At The Fidesz Party s 31St Congress - Budapest

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks at the Fidesz party's 31st congress in Budapest, Hungary, Jan. 10, 2026. Orban said on Saturday that he is ready to lead the ruling party alliance in the upcoming parliamentary election. Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Viktor Orban At The Fidesz Party s 31St Congress - Budapest

Viktor Orban At The Fidesz Party s 31St Congress - Budapest

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks at the Fidesz party's 31st congress in Budapest, Hungary, Jan. 10, 2026. Orban said on Saturday that he is ready to lead the ruling party alliance in the upcoming parliamentary election. Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Viktor Orban At The Fidesz Party s 31St Congress - Budapest

Viktor Orban At The Fidesz Party s 31St Congress - Budapest

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks at the Fidesz party's 31st congress in Budapest, Hungary, Jan. 10, 2026. Orban said on Saturday that he is ready to lead the ruling party alliance in the upcoming parliamentary election. Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-Bullfighting Protesters Rally in Front of Congress - Madrid

Anti-Bullfighting Protesters Rally in Front of Congress - Madrid

Several people during a rally in front of the Congress of Deputies, November 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Promoter Commission of the Popular Legislative Initiative (ILP) 'Not My Culture' and the International Anti-bullfighting Network have called a demonstration to denounce the final abstention of the PSOE in the vote of the ILP for the abolition of bullfighting. This decision, with 169 votes against, 57 in favor and 118 abstentions, blocked the parliamentary debate of the proposal, an act that the promoter has labeled as "betrayal" by the socialist party. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-Bullfighting Protesters Rally in Front of Congress - Madrid

Anti-Bullfighting Protesters Rally in Front of Congress - Madrid

Several people during a rally in front of the Congress of Deputies, November 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Promoter Commission of the Popular Legislative Initiative (ILP) 'Not My Culture' and the International Anti-bullfighting Network have called a demonstration to denounce the final abstention of the PSOE in the vote of the ILP for the abolition of bullfighting. This decision, with 169 votes against, 57 in favor and 118 abstentions, blocked the parliamentary debate of the proposal, an act that the promoter has labeled as "betrayal" by the socialist party. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-Bullfighting Protesters Rally in Front of Congress - Madrid

Anti-Bullfighting Protesters Rally in Front of Congress - Madrid

Several people during a rally in front of the Congress of Deputies, November 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Promoter Commission of the Popular Legislative Initiative (ILP) 'Not My Culture' and the International Anti-bullfighting Network have called a demonstration to denounce the final abstention of the PSOE in the vote of the ILP for the abolition of bullfighting. This decision, with 169 votes against, 57 in favor and 118 abstentions, blocked the parliamentary debate of the proposal, an act that the promoter has labeled as "betrayal" by the socialist party. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

A New Social Democratic Leader in Romania - Bucharest

A New Social Democratic Leader in Romania - Bucharest

Sorin Grindeanu addresses members of Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) during the party's extraordinary congress in Bucharest, Romania, Nov. 7, 2025. Sorin Grindeanu was elected president of Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) on Friday during the party's extraordinary congress in Bucharest. Grindeanu, the sole candidate, received 2,787 votes in favor, with eight abstentions, formalizing his position after serving as interim leader following Marcel Ciolacu's resignation in May. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A New Social Democratic Leader in Romania - Bucharest

A New Social Democratic Leader in Romania - Bucharest

Sorin Grindeanu addresses members of Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) during the party's extraordinary congress in Bucharest, Romania, Nov. 7, 2025. Sorin Grindeanu was elected president of Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) on Friday during the party's extraordinary congress in Bucharest. Grindeanu, the sole candidate, received 2,787 votes in favor, with eight abstentions, formalizing his position after serving as interim leader following Marcel Ciolacu's resignation in May. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A New Social Democratic Leader in Romania - Bucharest

A New Social Democratic Leader in Romania - Bucharest

Sorin Grindeanu addresses members of Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) during the party's extraordinary congress in Bucharest, Romania, Nov. 7, 2025. Sorin Grindeanu was elected president of Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) on Friday during the party's extraordinary congress in Bucharest. Grindeanu, the sole candidate, received 2,787 votes in favor, with eight abstentions, formalizing his position after serving as interim leader following Marcel Ciolacu's resignation in May. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Economic Questions in Senate - Madrid

Government Faces Economic Questions in Senate - Madrid

The president of the Popular Party, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, speaks during a session of control to the Government, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The government is again facing questions related to economic stability due to the lack of general budgets. In addition, non-legislative initiatives on rural telework and telematic control in cases of gender violence are presented. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Economic Questions in Senate - Madrid

Government Faces Economic Questions in Senate - Madrid

The president of the Popular Party, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, speaks during a session of control to the Government, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The government is again facing questions related to economic stability due to the lack of general budgets. In addition, non-legislative initiatives on rural telework and telematic control in cases of gender violence are presented. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

National Flag Raising Ceremony in Shanghai

Tourists visit the National Flag raising ceremony hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard at the Site of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, China on October 1, 2025.

Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets party leaders on stage during a BJP rally in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. In his address, Modi claimed that the infiltration issue was being ignored by the Trinamool Congress for the sake of votes, calling it a “serious concern” that threatened the state’s social fabric. He urged the public to view infiltration as a pressing issue and promised that “one vote” for the BJP would “chase away infiltrators.” The TMC rejected his charges, arguing that border security was a Union responsibility. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets party leaders on stage during a BJP rally in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. In his address, Modi claimed that the infiltration issue was being ignored by the Trinamool Congress for the sake of votes, calling it a “serious concern” that threatened the state’s social fabric. He urged the public to view infiltration as a pressing issue and promised that “one vote” for the BJP would “chase away infiltrators.” The TMC rejected his charges, arguing that border security was a Union responsibility. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets party leaders on stage during a BJP rally in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. In his address, Modi claimed that the infiltration issue was being ignored by the Trinamool Congress for the sake of votes, calling it a “serious concern” that threatened the state’s social fabric. He urged the public to view infiltration as a pressing issue and promised that “one vote” for the BJP would “chase away infiltrators.” The TMC rejected his charges, arguing that border security was a Union responsibility. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks with party colleagues on stage during a rally in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. At the rally, Modi launched a sharp attack on West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, accusing it of “promoting infiltration” for political power and votes. He said the BJP-led Union government had initiated a campaign to drive out infiltrators who he claimed were “changing the demography of West Bengal.” The TMC countered his charge by blaming the Centre for failing to stop infiltration. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

NATO summit in The Hague

NATO summit in The Hague

Pedestrians walk toward a sign with the logo of NATO near the World Forum congress venue in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 23, 2025, ahead of the two-day NATO summit. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

France Insoumise Holds Press Conference at European Parliament - Strasbourg

France Insoumise Holds Press Conference at European Parliament - Strasbourg

France Insoumise members of the European Parliament Rima Hassan, holding a press conference at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, northeastern France, on June 17, 2025. Topics included the NATO summit and Israeli attacks on Iran, the founding congress of the ELA party, the launch of a European citizens’ initiative, and the Freedom Flotilla and the detention of its crew. Following the press conference, The Left unfurled a banner reading “STOP THE GENOCIDE” in the Parliament’s agora. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

France Insoumise Holds Press Conference at European Parliament - Strasbourg

France Insoumise Holds Press Conference at European Parliament - Strasbourg

France Insoumise members of the European Parliament Rima Hassan, holding a press conference at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, northeastern France, on June 17, 2025. Topics included the NATO summit and Israeli attacks on Iran, the founding congress of the ELA party, the launch of a European citizens’ initiative, and the Freedom Flotilla and the detention of its crew. Following the press conference, The Left unfurled a banner reading “STOP THE GENOCIDE” in the Parliament’s agora. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

France Insoumise Holds Press Conference at European Parliament - Strasbourg

France Insoumise Holds Press Conference at European Parliament - Strasbourg

France Insoumise members of the European Parliament Rima Hassan, holding a press conference at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, northeastern France, on June 17, 2025. Topics included the NATO summit and Israeli attacks on Iran, the founding congress of the ELA party, the launch of a European citizens’ initiative, and the Freedom Flotilla and the detention of its crew. Following the press conference, The Left unfurled a banner reading “STOP THE GENOCIDE” in the Parliament’s agora. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

France Insoumise Holds Press Conference at European Parliament - Strasbourg

France Insoumise Holds Press Conference at European Parliament - Strasbourg

France Insoumise members of the European Parliament Rima Hassan, holding a press conference at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, northeastern France, on June 17, 2025. Topics included the NATO summit and Israeli attacks on Iran, the founding congress of the ELA party, the launch of a European citizens’ initiative, and the Freedom Flotilla and the detention of its crew. Following the press conference, The Left unfurled a banner reading “STOP THE GENOCIDE” in the Parliament’s agora. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

France Insoumise Holds Press Conference at European Parliament - Strasbourg

France Insoumise Holds Press Conference at European Parliament - Strasbourg

France Insoumise members of the European Parliament Rima Hassan, holding a press conference at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, northeastern France, on June 17, 2025. Topics included the NATO summit and Israeli attacks on Iran, the founding congress of the ELA party, the launch of a European citizens’ initiative, and the Freedom Flotilla and the detention of its crew. Following the press conference, The Left unfurled a banner reading “STOP THE GENOCIDE” in the Parliament’s agora. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

France Insoumise Holds Press Conference at European Parliament - Strasbourg

France Insoumise Holds Press Conference at European Parliament - Strasbourg

France Insoumise members of the European Parliament Marina Mesure, Manon Aubry, and Rima Hassan, holding a press conference at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, northeastern France, on June 17, 2025. Topics included the NATO summit and Israeli attacks on Iran, the founding congress of the ELA party, the launch of a European citizens’ initiative, and the Freedom Flotilla and the detention of its crew. Following the press conference, The Left unfurled a banner reading “STOP THE GENOCIDE” in the Parliament’s agora. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

France Insoumise Holds Press Conference at European Parliament - Strasbourg

France Insoumise Holds Press Conference at European Parliament - Strasbourg

France Insoumise members of the European Parliament Rima Hassan, holding a press conference at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, northeastern France, on June 17, 2025. Topics included the NATO summit and Israeli attacks on Iran, the founding congress of the ELA party, the launch of a European citizens’ initiative, and the Freedom Flotilla and the detention of its crew. Following the press conference, The Left unfurled a banner reading “STOP THE GENOCIDE” in the Parliament’s agora. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

France Insoumise Holds Press Conference at European Parliament - Strasbourg

France Insoumise Holds Press Conference at European Parliament - Strasbourg

France Insoumise members of the European Parliament Rima Hassan, holding a press conference at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, northeastern France, on June 17, 2025. Topics included the NATO summit and Israeli attacks on Iran, the founding congress of the ELA party, the launch of a European citizens’ initiative, and the Freedom Flotilla and the detention of its crew. Following the press conference, The Left unfurled a banner reading “STOP THE GENOCIDE” in the Parliament’s agora. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM