Nicaraguan leader Daniel Ortega moves to banish presidential elections

• ASEAN foreign ministers have drafted a joint communique to "comprehensively review" Myanmar's adherence to a five-point consensus aimed at ending violence following the 2021 coup. • The review focuses on whether the Myanmar military government has implemented the agreed-upon steps to restore peace and stability.

• Yogendra Yadav reports on the "Sansad Chalo March" led by the Cockroach Janata Party on July 20, where student protesters brought their grievances to the Prime Minister's doorstep. • The movement emphasizes a shift for the Opposition, moving away from traditional electoral politics toward a "politics of resistance" centered at Jantar Mantar.

• Thousands of protesters returned to the streets of Delhi to demand comprehensive education reforms. • The demonstrations are led by the Cockroach Janta party (CJP), a youth-led political movement that mobilized over 50,000 people, primarily teens and young adults, in a previous wave of protests.

• Gen Z protesters in India are demonstrating against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government following widespread cheating scandals and leaks in high-stakes exams. • The movement, where youth have self-identified as "cockroaches" to signal their resilience, has escalated from academic grievances to broader demands for government accountability.

• Top diplomats from ASEAN nations gathered in Manila starting Tuesday to discuss regional stability and diplomatic cooperation. • The meeting is overshadowed by the escalating conflict between the US and Iran, which adds geopolitical uncertainty to the Southeast Asian region.

• ASEAN diplomats are convening for a series of high-level meetings to address regional conflicts and maritime disputes, specifically the volatile situation in the South China Sea. • The summit occurs amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions and follows U.S. State Department condemnations of China's "dangerous and aggressive" provocations against Philippine maritime operations.

• Gen-Z protesters have launched massive demonstrations in the center of Delhi, marking some of the largest protests the Indian capital has seen in years. • The unrest is driven by demands for systemic changes to a national exam system that millions of young students claim is unfair and fraudulent.

• The Indian Parliament's Monsoon Session was adjourned on July 22, 2026, following intense protests and slogan-shouting by Opposition MPs. • Opposition members are demanding a formal debate on the NEET paper leak controversy and are calling for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the handling of examination irregularities.

• During Day 3 of the Parliament Monsoon Session on July 22, 2026, Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the government is prepared to discuss the NEET-UG paper leak issue. • The session includes debates on the "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) protests, the Ayodhya row, and the consideration of various key Bills.

• The House of Representatives passed a stopgap funding bill designed to keep the government operational until after the upcoming midterm elections. • While the House version has passed, Senate appropriators are currently drafting a separate version of the bill to better attract Democratic support.

• House Republicans have cleared a key procedural hurdle to advance a short-term funding bill and a separate legislative package dubbed "Reconciliation 3.0." • GOP leadership aims to pass both measures before the House adjourns for a scheduled five-week recess this Thursday.

• House Republicans passed a continuing resolution to extend federal funding until December 4, effectively preventing a government shutdown before the upcoming midterm elections. • Speaker Mike Johnson cautioned that Democrats might still attempt to force a shutdown prior to the midterms despite this legislative move.