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BJP sweeps Gujarat for seventh time; Congress retains Himachal Pradesh
BJP secured a record landslide in Gujarat with 156 of 182 seats, while Congress unexpectedly won in Himachal Pradesh. AAP emerged as a national party with 5 se…
HighGOP Rep. Salazar warns Trump immigration enforcement has 'gone too far'
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, a Cuban-American Republican, released an ad warning President Trump that his immigration enforcement has "gone too far," saying Hisp…
HighMarkets Rally on Biden's Election Edge, Central Bank Stimulus
Global stock markets and bonds surged as Joe Biden moved closer to winning the U.S. presidency and the Bank of England announced additional stimulus, with inve…
HighCoalition MPs cross floor on gambling bill as Labor faces housing crisis heat
Australian Parliament debated gambling advertising reforms and housing policy, with Coalition MPs crossing the floor in protest while opposition targeted the g…
HighEurope's leadership crisis: Why Starmer, Macron, and Merz all face historic unpopularity
Starmer, Macron, and Merz lead Europe's three largest economies with approval ratings lower than Trump's, reflecting structural economic challenges and leaders…
HighCalifornia Super Tuesday: Biden, Trump win primaries; Schiff, Garvey advance to Senate race
California voters participated in Super Tuesday primaries, with Biden and Trump projected to win their respective party nominations. Key races include Senate s…
HighSouth Carolina Senate blocks Trump's bid to redraw congressional map
South Carolina's GOP-led Senate rejected Trump's plan to redraw congressional districts mid-election to unseat Democrat Jim Clyburn, citing procedural concerns…
HighNetanyahu Vows Iran Can't Enrich Uranium as US, Israel Escalate Military Campaign
Escalating US-Israel military operations against Iran have triggered retaliatory strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure, with civilian casualties mounting and g…
HighCongress passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill after two-year gap in Ukraine support
The US House passed bipartisan sanctions legislation targeting Russia's war economy, marking the first Congressional Ukraine support measure in over two years.…
HighKenya Bill Would Bar Ex-Governors From Parliament for Five Years Over Accountability Gaps
A Kenyan Senate bill would bar ex-governors from contesting parliamentary or county assembly seats for five years post-term, citing unresolved accountability a…
HighNew Zealand Election Deadlocked as National and Labour Trade Narrow Leads Ahead of Special Vote Count
New Zealand's ruling National Party and opposition Labour are deadlocked with over 95% of votes counted, and final results are not due until November 27.
MediumTrump and Biden Both Claim Early Edge as Knife-Edge 2020 Election Count Drags On
As 2020 US presidential results remained unsettled, Biden predicted victory while Trump claimed the win and accused opponents of vote theft, amid mail-in ballo…
MediumObama Mocks Trump's White House Renovations and Iran War Record, Calls Officials 'Not Serious'
Former President Barack Obama criticized Trump's White House renovations and his handling of the Iran war, arguing that the 2015 nuclear deal had prevented the…
MediumMidterms Live: Trump's Party Faces Losing Congress as Polls Close in Indiana, Kentucky and Beyond
Live coverage of the 2026 US midterms as polls close in Indiana, Kentucky and eastern states, with Republicans at risk of losing Congress and key Senate and Ho…
HighTrump launches midterm blitz despite record low approval ratings
Trump launches a 32-day campaign tour to boost Republican midterm prospects despite record low approval ratings, facing voter concerns over his Iran war and ec…
HighUS Midterms 2026 Live: Battle for Senate and House Control as Trump's Agenda Hangs in the Balance
Voters across the US are choosing all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and governors in 36 states, a major test for Trump and the Republican Party's congressio…
MediumTrump waives tariffs on Russian oil buyers, invoking national interest exemption
President Trump invoked executive authority to waive tariffs and sanctions on major Russian oil importers under the Graham Act, citing national interest as he…
HighTrump halts Russia sanctions, cites national interest amid diesel deal
President Trump suspended newly passed congressional sanctions on Russia, citing national interest, while simultaneously announcing a major diesel purchase agr…
HighUS Reaffirms Defense of Japan and South Korea, Backs Taiwan Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
The US reiterated defense commitments to Japan and South Korea and backed Taiwan's international participation ahead of a Trump-Xi summit, as allies worry abou…
HighGeorge Will calls on Biden and Harris to exit 2024 race
Washington Post columnist George Will argues President Biden and VP Harris should not seek reelection, citing Biden's cognitive confusion on policy details and…
HighSenate Approves Iran War Powers Resolution in Historic Rebuke to Trump
The US Senate approved a war powers resolution 50-48 to block military action against Iran, marking the first passage after multiple failed attempts. The symbo…
HighWorld Leaders Congratulate Lula on Brazil Election Win as Bolsonaro Seeks Annulment
Lula da Silva won a fourth nonconsecutive term over Flavio Bolsonaro, drawing congratulations from regional and global leaders. Bolsonaro has called for the vo…
HighTrump Doubles Down on Islamophobic Attacks in Final Midterm Rallies in Iowa and Kansas
Trump repeated claims that Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed is a 'jihadist' and attacked Ilhan Omar at final Iowa and Kansas rallies days before the Nove…
MediumINDIA Bloc Plans 'Public Impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Followed by Delhi March on November 1
Congress MP K.C. Venugopal says the INDIA bloc will hold a 'public impeachment proceeding' of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 30, followed…
MediumTrump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, testing untested trade law
Trump signed orders imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods including wine, hockey sticks and cement, citing discriminatory treatment. The move uses an untested…
HighJapan struggles to sway US on ICC sanctions despite diplomatic push
Japan is struggling to persuade the Trump administration to reverse sanctions against the International Criminal Court, which Tokyo views as incompatible with…
HighFrance Bans Social Media for Under-15s Starting Next School Year
French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, effective next school year, citing child safety concerns and joining a growing Eur…
HighTrump Campaigns in Ohio, Teases 'Big Surprise' for Midterms
Trump rallied in Ohio to support Republican Jon Husted's Senate campaign against Democrat Sherrod Brown, predicting a 'big surprise' in the midterms while some…
HighTrump Cancels Kansas and Iowa Rallies for Phone Events as GOP Defends Tight Midterm Races
Trump canceled weekend Kansas and Iowa rallies in favor of telerallies in final midterm days, as Republicans face tight Senate races including South Carolina.
HighFlorida Midterms 2026: Moody vs. Nixon for Senate, Donalds vs. Jolly for Governor, All 28 House Seats in Play
Florida voters on November 3, 2026 decide a special US Senate election, a governor's race and all 28 US House seats in a live-updated midterm contest.
LowTrump Vows Comeback as Democrats Prepare Probes and Impeachment Push After Midterm Losses
After losing Congress in midterms, Trump vowed a comeback as Democrats pledged oversight and backed an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over th…
MediumHilton advances to California governor runoff against Becerra
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, advances to November's California gubernatorial general election against Democrat Xavier Becerra, the former H…
HighHarris warns of Trump presidency dangers at Jan. 6 rally site as race tightens
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump intensify their final campaign efforts as the 2024 US presidential race tightens to a one-point…
HighGOP Rep. Salazar draws fire from Freedom Caucus over Trump immigration criticism
Rep. María Elvira Salazar released an ad criticizing Trump's immigration enforcement as going too far, drawing sharp rebukes from the Freedom Caucus and DHS.
HighTrump Signs Graham-Backed Russia Sanctions Bill Into Law
President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act targeting Russian oil/gas exports and Iran sanctions, with bipartisan congressiona…
HighTrump Suspends Russia Sanctions Package He Recently Signed
President Trump signed an executive order Friday suspending enforcement of sweeping Russia sanctions he signed into law last month, citing national interest wi…
HighBurnham builds cabinet after Starmer's resignation
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed his cabinet following his election as Labour leader, with John Healey as chancellor and Louise Haigh as first secreta…
HighNetanyahu's Likud Falls Short of Majority as Final Israeli Election Results Open Coalition Scramble
Final results show Netanyahu's Likud as the largest party with 27 seats, but the pro-Netanyahu bloc reached only 53 of the 61 needed. Coalition talks and fraud…
MediumDemocrat Annie Andrews Upsets GOP Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate Race
Democrat Annie Andrews defeated Republican Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina, an upset that gave Democrats an unexpected pickup and helped them move toward…
MediumTrump Cancels Kansas and Iowa Rallies for Phone Telerallies as Tight Senate Races Enter Final Days
Trump cancelled in-person rallies in Iowa and Kansas for telerallies in the midterms' final days, as Republicans face tight Senate races amid economic and Iran…
MediumBurnham on track to become PM as Labour MPs begin leadership vote
Labour MPs begin nominating their next leader following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, with Andy Burnham the only declared candidate and widely expected to be…
HighCFTC Chair Pushes for Clarity Act Passage Before August Recess
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act crypto market-structure bill before the August recess, saying it's "so close" despite disput…
HighSenator Lindsey Graham dies from aortic dissection at 71
Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent South Carolina Republican and Trump ally, died at 71 from an aortic dissection related to arterial hardening. His death cre…
HighDonalds courts Black voters in tight Florida governor's race
Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, seeking to become the first Black Republican governor elected in U.S. history, is targeting over 20% of Black voters in Florida—…
HighBurnham's Vision Test: Can Rhetoric Match Reality in Downing Street?
Political editor Chris Mason analyzes Andy Burnham's strengths as a communicative leader with clear vision, but questions whether he has time to develop detail…
HighBlanche and Bash clash over Elections Clause text as DOJ sues over similarly named Alaska Senate candidate
Attorney General Todd Blanche disputed CNN's on-air reading of the Elections Clause during a clash with Dana Bash over DOJ's suit against a similarly named Ala…
MediumIndia's 'Cockroach' Youth Movement Spreads Beyond Delhi Amid Government Crackdown
A youth-led protest movement born from a Supreme Court justice's offhand remark has evolved into a nationwide campaign against corruption and unemployment, wit…
HighSenate GOP delays ICE vote over Trump's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund
Senate GOP delays ICE funding vote over opposition to Trump's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund, marking rare Republican resistance to the president's spending p…
HighTrump-Backed Challenger Defeats Sen. Cassidy in Louisiana GOP Primary
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy lost his Louisiana primary after Trump intervened to support his opponent, marking another victory for Trump in reshaping the G…
HighTrump backs ethics provision in crypto bill to secure bipartisan support
President Trump agreed to strengthen ethics provisions in a sweeping cryptocurrency bill, allowing state attorneys general to enforce rules alongside the Justi…
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