Politics & Governance
PM Andy Burnham announces autumn summit with Welsh, Scottish, and Northern Irish leaders to coordinate economic strategy and job creation across the UK.
Anwar: Najib pardon doesn't soften stance on corruption
PM Anwar Ibrahim stated the government's anti-corruption position remains unchanged despite the royal pardon granted to former PM Najib, emphasizing those who…
HighNATO allies commit £37bn to new long-range missile project
Twelve NATO countries, led by the UK, will invest over £37bn in a new Deep Precision Strike missile system over 10 years, designed to hit targets up to 1,250 m…
HighFauci faces contempt vote after invoking Fifth Amendment in Covid hearing
Ex-White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right over 100 times during Senate testimony on Covid pandemic handling, prompting Rep…
HighTrump says U.S. negotiating to reclaim Bagram Air Base from Taliban
Trump announced the U.S. is negotiating to retake Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan, citing strategic proximity to Chinese nuclear weapons facilities and leveragi…
HighPro-Ukrainian Russian battalions launch cross-border raid as Putin faces election
Pro-Ukrainian Russian exile battalions launched a cross-border incursion into southern Russia's Kursk and Belgorod regions on day 751 of the war, while Russia…
HighBurnham launches left-wing campaign group amid speculation over Starmer's future
Andy Burnham, Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester, has launched a new campaign group with left-wing policy proposals, positioning himself as a potential challen…
HighUK Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns from Starmer's Cabinet
Wes Streeting, a leading challenger to PM Keir Starmer, has resigned from the Cabinet, triggering speculation about Labour leadership and questions over Starme…
HighSupreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Strikes Down Trump Order
The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to strike down Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, reaffirming constitutional protections established by Wo…
HighStarmer backs £78bn Ukraine loan as UK seeks closer EU ties amid Trump tensions
PM Starmer backs UK participation in EU's £78bn Ukraine recovery loan, arguing benefits outweigh costs while acknowledging rising US-Europe tensions under Trum…
HighSenate advances Trump-backed housing bill targeting Wall Street investors
The Senate advanced the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a Trump-backed package with nearly 60 provisions aimed at increasing housing supply and preventing co…
HighPostal Service Unveils Mail Ballot Restrictions Plan Amid Legal Battle
The U.S. Postal Service has published a finalized plan restricting mail ballots, implementing President Trump's executive order that faces legal challenges and…
HighTrump's Endorsement Power Tested Again as Wilson Advances in South Carolina GOP Race
Trump's preferred candidate Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette advanced to South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial runoff alongside Attorney General Alan Wilson, testing the pr…
HighGreen Party leader Polanski to challenge in Starmer's vacated seat by-election
Green Party leader Zack Polanski announced his candidacy for the by-election in former PM Keir Starmer's parliamentary seat following Starmer's resignation fro…
HighTrump criticizes Starmer's Iran stance as 'big mistake,' questions UK support
President Trump accused UK PM Starmer of making a 'big mistake' by declining to commit Royal Navy vessels to support US operations against Iran, threatening tr…
HighFederal Judge Strikes Down Rubio's 75-Country Visa Freeze as Exceeding Authority
A federal judge ruled Secretary of State Marco Rubio lacked authority to freeze immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries deemed high-risk, calling the…
HighTrump-backed Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP primary, faces Democrat Brown in competitive general election
Trump-backed entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy won Ohio's Republican gubernatorial primary, advancing to a competitive November general election against Democrat Sh…
HighAustralian Parliament erupts over multiculturalism as Roberts-Smith skips war memorial event
Australian Parliament saw heated exchanges over multiculturalism and opposition leader Angus Taylor's refusal to endorse it, while Ben Roberts-Smith withdrew f…
HighStarmer on final trip to Ukraine as PM pledges UK's 'cast-iron' support
The prime minister will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv later on Thursday.
MediumVucic Resigns as Serbian President to Lead Party in Snap Election
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigned to lead his party in snap parliamentary elections on October 25, facing challenge from anti-government 'Students Wi…
HighUSPS publishes mail-in ballot restrictions despite court injunction blocking them
The US Postal Service released a 95-page draft of mail-in ballot restrictions under Trump's direction, despite court injunctions blocking implementation. The r…
HighTrump revives China election interference claims, contradicting own intelligence findings
Trump claims US intelligence agencies withheld information about Chinese election interference in 2020, alleging Beijing obtained 220 million voter files. This…
HighTrump seeks long-term DC police control; warns Putin on ceasefire
Trump is pursuing long-term federal control over Washington DC's police department after invoking an unprecedented clause, requiring Congressional approval or…
HighTrump-backed Donalds wins Florida GOP governor nod; progressive Nixon upsets establishment in Senate race
Florida primary elections delivered Trump-backed Byron Donalds as Republican gubernatorial nominee and progressive Angie Nixon as Democratic Senate nominee, wi…
HighFrance's lower house backs social media ban for under-15s
France's parliament overwhelmingly approved legislation banning social media for children under 15, citing mental health concerns and online harassment risks.…
HighChina Builds Concealed Missile Complex Near Pangong Lake, 110km From 2020 Clash Site
Satellite imagery reveals China constructing a large military complex near Pangong Lake with concealed missile launchers, just 110 km from the 2020 Galwan clas…
HighTMC Calls Modi, Shah 'Outsiders' as Bengal Braces for Phase 2 Amid Violence and Record Turnout
West Bengal's second phase polls approach amid TMC-BJP tensions, with a record 92.35% first-phase turnout and violent clashes in North 24 Parganas.
HighTrump endorses Lindsey Graham's sister for South Carolina Senate seat
President Trump endorsed newly appointed South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to run in the August special Repub…
HighUS Senator Lindsey Graham, Trump ally, dies at 71 from aortic rupture
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican and Trump ally, died at 71 following a brief illness. Medical examiners determined the cause was an aortic ru…
HighGlobal Citizen NOW Summit Convenes Star-Studded Leadership in May for Poverty Action
Global Citizen NOW, a summit bringing together government, business, entertainment and philanthropic leaders, will convene in New York on May 14 to announce co…
HighDAP backs landmark prosecution reform bill with full parliamentary bloc
Malaysia's DAP party pledges unanimous parliamentary support for a constitutional amendment separating the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles, streng…
HighFar-right Latin America adviser arrested over alleged girlfriend murder plot
Fernando Cerimedo, a senior adviser to Latin American far-right leaders including Bolivia's president and Argentina's Javier Milei, has been arrested for alleg…
HighMexico passes bill allowing elections to be annulled for 'foreign interference'
Mexico's senate passed a constitutional amendment allowing election results to be annulled for 'foreign interference,' with critics warning the vague language…
HighPutin arrives in India for first post-Ukraine visit with Modi, defence and trade talks
Russian President Putin arrives in New Delhi for a two-day state visit, his first since Ukraine conflict began, with agenda covering defence cooperation, trade…
HighUS strikes Iran's nuclear sites as Tehran vows 'everlasting consequences'
US B-2 bombers struck Iranian nuclear facilities as Trump declared a 'spectacular success,' prompting Iran to launch retaliatory missiles at Israel and warn of…
High40 Palestinians killed as Netanyahu, Trump push ceasefire talks forward
At least 40 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes as Netanyahu and Trump meet to advance a ceasefire proposal. International mediators race to complet…
HighTrump-Netanyahu Alliance Fractures Over Iran War Strategy
Trump and Netanyahu's once-strong alliance has deteriorated over the Iran war, with Trump pushing for a ceasefire while Netanyahu pursues total victory against…
HighModi-Trump bilateral set for G7 amid trade tensions and seafarer killing fallout
PM Modi and President Trump are set to meet at the G7 Summit in Evian, their first encounter since February, as India-US relations face strain following the ki…
HighTrump defends 50% Canada tariffs, claims country 'cannot survive' without US
Trump defends sweeping 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, claiming Canada cannot survive without US trade. The duties take effect in 30 days, prompting Canadian…
HighProgressive Rutinel wins Colorado House primary, moderates stance for general election
Manny Rutinel, a progressive candidate who moderated some positions, won Colorado's 8th District Democratic primary over moderate Shannon Bird. He will face Re…
HighUS-Canada Trade War Escalates: White House Bans Dairy, Alcohol as Ottawa Retaliates With $20B Tariffs
The White House banned Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles as Ottawa imposed $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs, escalating a trade conflict. Canada explor…
HighTrump-backed Letlow advances in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, ousting Cassidy
Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming advance to a runoff in Louisiana's GOP Senate primary, eliminating incumbent Bill Cassidy, who voted to impe…
HighTrump Sets Sunday Deadline for Hamas Peace Deal, Threatens Escalation
Trump threatens severe consequences if Hamas rejects a proposed Gaza peace deal by Sunday deadline, claiming international support for the agreement that would…
HighTrump looms large as Burnham faces early tests in Parliament
Andy Burnham's honeymoon as UK Prime Minister ends as he confronts Trump-related foreign policy challenges and looming budget decisions after his summer tour.
Medium30 Congress members urge Trump to abandon Cuba military plans, end Guantánamo migrant detention
Over 30 Democratic lawmakers urge Trump officials to abandon military action against Cuba and end migrant detention at Guantánamo Bay, warning such policies wo…
HighTrump pardons Bannon, Lil Wayne in final clemency wave affecting 140+
President Trump pardoned over 140 people in his final hours, including ex-strategist Steve Bannon who faced fraud charges, rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black, a…
HighTrump cuts India tariffs to 18% in energy-linked trade reset tied to Russian oil shift
US reduces tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% following Modi-Trump call, with the deal linked to broader energy geopolitics involving Russian oil and Vene…
HighTrump endorses Steve Hilton in crowded California governor's race
Trump endorsed former Fox News host Steve Hilton for California governor via Truth Social, potentially consolidating Republican votes in a crowded primary wher…
HighTrump heads to Beijing as US-China Iran tensions simmer beneath summit
Trump heads to Beijing to meet Xi, seeking Chinese pressure on Iran over a two-month war and Strait of Hormuz closure, but both leaders appear intent on compar…
HighBohannan wins Iowa Dem primary, sets up third challenge to Miller-Meeks
Democrat Christina Bohannan won Iowa's 1st District primary, setting up a third matchup against Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks. The race is rated a t…
HighAmaechi to lead ADC campaign as Atiku plans presidency reforms
Former Transportation Minister Chibuike Amaechi will head Atiku Abubakar's 2027 presidential campaign as ADC's vice presidential nominee, part of plans to refo…
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