Politics & Governance
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Teoh Beng Hock family launches 'Email Anwar' campaign 17 years after death
Seventeen years after political aide Teoh Beng Hock's death, his family launched an 'Email Anwar' campaign demanding PM disclose investigation findings and exp…
HighDrug War Victims' Lawyers Push PH to Rejoin ICC as US Pressures Tribunal
Lawyers for Philippine drug war victims urge the government to rejoin the ICC as the Trump administration campaigns to dismantle the tribunal, which has confir…
HighNetanyahu Denies UAE Warning of October 7 Attack as Election Looms
Netanyahu's office denied reports that the UAE warned him of Hamas's planned October 7 attack, though multiple Israeli outlets cited sources confirming the war…
HighSpirit Airlines collapses as fuel costs surge; rivals step in to help stranded passengers
Budget carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations after fuel costs doubled during Iran conflict, stranding thousands of passengers and eliminating 15,000 jobs d…
HighCanada vows dollar-for-dollar tariff response as U.S. trade talks collapse
Canadian PM Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs matching US duties after trade negotiations collapsed, escalating trade tensions between the nations.
HighU.K. proposes sweeping ban on social media for under-16s with hefty fines for platforms
UK PM Keir Starmer announced a proposed law banning under-16s from social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat, with companies facing significant fines for…
HighTrump hosts King Charles at White House state dinner amid pomp and pageantry
President Trump hosted King Charles and Queen Camilla at an elaborate White House state dinner featuring designer fashion, ceremonial toasts, and prominent gue…
HighUS Gas Prices Top $3.58/Gallon as Israel-US War With Iran Chokes Strait of Hormuz
US average gasoline prices surpassed $3.50/gallon, the highest since May 2024, as the Israel-US war with Iran disrupts Strait of Hormuz oil flows and stokes gl…
HighCarney Suspends U.S. Trade Talks, Vows Retaliation Over Trump Tariffs
Canadian PM Mark Carney suspended trade negotiations with the U.S. and vowed retaliation after President Trump imposed punishing tariffs, signaling escalating…
HighTrump Warns Tehran of Possible 'Another Little Epic Fury' Strike if No Deal Is Reached
Trump warned Tehran of another possible US strike, dubbed 'another little Epic Fury,' if no diplomatic deal is reached, speaking at a Florida campaign rally.
MediumTrump Claims China Breached 220M US Voter Files in 2020 Election
Trump accused China of stealing 220 million US voter files during the 2020 election, calling it the largest election data compromise in history. He ordered inv…
MediumDid the Midterms Mark the End for Trump? Don't Bet on It
A Toronto Star opinion piece argues that mixed 2022 midterm results do not signal the end of Donald Trump, who appears set to run again, while DeSantis may emb…
MediumTrump announces direct US-Iran nuclear talks as Netanyahu visits Washington
President Trump announced direct US-Iran nuclear negotiations beginning Saturday, warning Tehran faces 'great danger' if talks fail. Netanyahu expressed suppor…
HighSupreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to proceed temporarily
The Supreme Court issued a temporary administrative stay allowing White House ballroom construction to continue while deliberating on the DOJ's emergency petit…
HighFour States, One Day: India Votes on Power Shift Across Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam
Vote counting begins across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry to determine which parties will form governments. Exit polls predict signifi…
HighWest Bengal votes in record turnout; Mamata's TMC faces BJP challenge across 294 seats
West Bengal's 294 assembly seats are being counted today with record 92.47% voter turnout. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's TMC faces a strong BJP challenge, w…
HighHarris Campaign Momentum Stalls as Favorability Declines, CNN Data Reporter Warns
CNN data reporter Harry Enten warns Kamala Harris's campaign is heading in the wrong direction as her net favorability rating has fallen back to -1 points afte…
HighTrump Invokes 9/11 and Iran War in Michigan Rally to Rally Republicans Ahead of Midterms
Trump held a Michigan rally urging Republican turnout and opposing Muslim Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, with his 9/11 references drawing criticism as the mi…
MediumPutin arrives in Beijing for Xi summit days after Trump's China visit
Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for a two-day state visit with Xi Jinping, just days after Trump's trip to China. The leaders will sign approximatel…
HighPM warns NHS faces collapse without social care reform
PM Burnham warns the NHS will collapse without social care reform, pledging substantial changes but declining to set a timeline. He also proposes stricter bene…
HighTrump expands Cuba sanctions targeting officials and key economic sectors
Trump issued new sanctions targeting Cuban officials and economic sectors including energy, defense, and finance, expanding pressure amid Cuba's deepening econ…
HighSenate passes stopgap funding bill to prevent shutdown ahead of election
The U.S. Senate approved a short-term funding measure to prevent a federal government shutdown ahead of the election, providing temporary budget authority.
HighTrump's Midterm Campaign Tactics Draw Legal Scrutiny Over Taxpayer-Funded Ads
Trump funded partisan campaign ads with $20M in taxpayer money ahead of midterm elections, violating federal law prohibitions on using public funds for politic…
HighTrump's fuel price fixes face limits as midterms loom
With fuel prices doubled since Middle East conflict began, Trump pursues tax waivers and strategic reserves releases ahead of midterms, though analysts say geo…
HighTrump Calls White House Press Dinner Shooter 'Pretty Sick,' Says He Wasn't Worried During Attack
Trump rejected allegations in the accused White House press dinner shooter's manifesto, calling him radicalised and a 'sick' person, in a CBS News interview.
MediumRepublicans Demand Clarity on $1B White House Ballroom Security Request
Senate Republicans are demanding clarification on a $1 billion funding request for White House ballroom security, with concerns about the proposal's justificat…
MediumUS ends 540-day work permit extension, threatening thousands of H-1B workers and spouses
The US has ended automatic 540-day work permit extensions for H-4 spouses and other immigrant categories, potentially leaving thousands unable to work during r…
HighAustralia Positions as Critical Minerals Supplier as Albanese Meets Trump on AUKUS
Australia is leveraging its vast rare earth mineral reserves to secure strategic partnerships with the US and allies, while carefully balancing economic ties w…
HighTrump's Gas Tax Suspension Plan Faces Congressional Resistance
Trump's proposal to suspend the federal gas tax faces significant headwinds in Congress, with lawmakers expressing skepticism about the policy's effectiveness…
HighTrump-Xi Summit Aims to Rebuild Trust Rather Than Seal Major Deals
As Trump and Xi meet for a three-day summit, experts warn expectations should be tempered, with the focus on stabilizing US-China relations rather than announc…
HighAppeals Court Rejects Trump's Mail Voting Restrictions
A federal appeals court upheld lower court blocks on Trump administration orders restricting mail-in voting, marking another legal defeat for the president's v…
HighSenate advances Trump's DNI pick as Section 702 surveillance tool remains stalled
Jay Clayton's confirmation as Director of National Intelligence advances in the Senate, potentially restarting the Section 702 FISA counter-terrorism surveilla…
HighEl-Sayed's Left-Wing Allies Lash Out at Stevens After Her Endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers
Allies of Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed attacked Democrat Haley Stevens after she endorsed Republican Mike Rogers following a bitter primary and dis…
MediumTrump administration rejects Iran's war-ending proposal without nuclear guarantees
The Trump administration rejected Iran's offer to end regional conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, insisting any agreement must address Iran's nuclear pr…
HighKennedy Center board adds Trump name to facade in apparent end-run around court ruling
The Kennedy Center board voted to add Trump's name to the building's facade as part of renovation plans, appearing to circumvent a federal judge's May ruling t…
HighEcuador accused of election meddling after tariff promise to Colombian candidate
Ecuador's president faces accusations of election meddling after promising to lift tariffs to a right-wing Colombian presidential candidate ahead of Sunday's v…
HighTrump targets disloyal Republicans in primary races across key states
Donald Trump is actively intervening in Republican primary elections across multiple states, backing candidates against fellow Republicans he views as disloyal…
HighElection Night Trade: Analyst Says Sell Tech and the Dollar as Data Center Backlash Shapes Markets
A market commentary argues that early US election results signal a backlash against Republican policies and AI-friendly data center expansion, pressuring tech…
LowJudge Blocks Trump White House Ban on News Organizations, Citing Due Process Violations
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly sided with MS NOW, CNN, and Politico against a Trump administration ban on White House access, ruling the government failed t…
HighCarlson Says Trump May Announce Venezuela War Tonight; White House Silent, No Confirmation
Tucker Carlson said Congress was briefed that a war with Venezuela may be announced in Trump's address, though he cautioned the claim is unconfirmed. The White…
MediumSupreme Court blocks Republican-drawn Missouri congressional map
The US Supreme Court has blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri, forcing the state to revert to previous districts and rejecting a Trump-back…
HighLula's Comeback: How a Former Prisoner Returned to Brazil's Presidency for a Fourth Term
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term as Brazil's president, beating Flávio Bolsonaro in a run-off after trailing in first-round voting. He is 80 and tur…
HighCollins Accuses Schumer of Driving 'Outright Lies' in Tight Maine Senate Race
Sen. Susan Collins accuses Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, of running false attack ads in her tight Maine Senate race against Troy Jackson, which a Fox News p…
MediumUK PM Starmer resigns as Labour leader, triggers succession process
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour Party leader, citing the verdict of parliamentary colleagues. He will remain PM until a succ…
HighTrump, UK's New PM Burnham Hold 'Very Good' First Call on Alliance and Trade
President Trump spoke with Britain's new PM Andy Burnham, pledging U.S. support and discussing trade, defense, and Middle East security. The leaders plan to me…
HighTrump, Xi Meet in Beijing as Taiwan Tensions and Iran War Dominate High-Stakes Summit
Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping amid tensions over Taiwan, Iran conflict, and trade. Meeting represents critical test of whethe…
HighNetanyahu's Bloc Edges Eisenkot After Final Count, but Neither Reaches Knesset Majority
Final Israeli vote count gives Netanyahu's bloc 53 seats and Eisenkot's 48, both short of the 61 needed. Coalition talks will be difficult, with Arab-led parti…
HighTrump Says Iran Ready to Deal, But Terms Fall Short
Trump claims Iran is ready to negotiate but terms are insufficient, while escalating military operations and facing criticism over economic consequences includ…
HighStarmer rules out Iran retaliation as rift with Trump widens
PM Keir Starmer ruled out retaliatory strikes against Iran's drone attack on RAF Cyprus, allowing only defensive US base use. The decision deepens tensions wit…
HighXi welcomes Putin to Beijing to cement China-Russia strategic partnership
Chinese leader Xi Jinping formally welcomed Russian President Putin in Beijing to reaffirm bilateral ties and discuss energy and security cooperation, days aft…
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