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washingtonpost.comLatvian Government Collapses After Ukrainian Drones Crash Into Rezekne Fuel Depot
Evika Silina announced her resignation on May 14, 2026, ahead of a no-confidence vote, days after dismissing Defense Minister Andris Spruds following the crash of two Ukrainian drones into a fuel depot in Rezekne. The moves collapsed the coalition government less than five months…
thehindu.comLatvian Prime Minister Resigns After Coalition Collapses Over Stray Drones
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned after her governing coalition lost its majority when one party withdrew support. The withdrawal followed her decision to fire the defence minister over the handling of Ukrainian drones that entered Latvian airspace on 7 May. Officials…
Le MondeLatvian Prime Minister Resigns After Coalition Splits Over Ukrainian Drones
Evika Silina stepped down on May 14, 2026 after a coalition partner withdrew support following her dismissal of the defense minister over Ukrainian drones that entered Latvian territory on May 7. The incident exposed weaknesses in the country's air defense systems. President Edga…
tass.comLatvian Prime Minister Announces Resignation After Coalition Partner Withdraws Support
The Latvian prime minister announced her resignation on Thursday after a coalition partner withdrew its support, leaving the government without a majority. The move follows the defense minister's resignation last week over the handling of stray Ukrainian drones that crossed into…
thehindu.comUK Victims Minister Resigns and Calls for Prime Minister to Set Departure Timetable
The UK victims minister has resigned from her position. In her resignation letter to the prime minister, she urged him to act in the country's interest by setting out a timetable for his departure. The development was reported by a news outlet citing the letter.
manilatimes.netUS Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Allegations of Misconduct
US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned from President Donald Trump's Cabinet following allegations of abusing her position's power. The White House announced her departure, which comes after months of an internal watchdog probe into her conduct. Keith Sonderling is s…
ReasonLabor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns
U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned from her position on April 20, 2026, following allegations of misconduct. White House Director of Communications Steven Cheung announced the resignation and stated that Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling would serve as acting head.…