Politics & Governance
How countries are run: elections and campaigns, governments and parliaments, legislation, courts ruling on the constitution, and the leaders and parties shaping public policy.
Last UK and US troops exit Iraq as decade-long anti-IS mission concludes
British and American forces have completed their withdrawal from Iraq, ending a 12-year military presence and the counter-Islamic State coalition mission. The…
HighTrump faces unprecedented threat level with 20+ incidents since 2017
President Trump has survived three assassination attempts and nearly 20 known threats since 2017, making him the most targeted U.S. president on record—far exc…
HighModi Forgives Student Protesters, Calls Them 'Misguided Children'
PM Modi offered forgiveness to students who abused him during Cockroach Janta Party protests over an exam paper leak, describing them as 'misguided children' d…
HighGreenlanders protest Trump's Arctic ambitions at new US consulate
Hundreds of Greenlanders protested outside a new US consulate in Nuuk as Trump's envoy visited, opposing American efforts to gain greater control over the semi…
HighRussia Downplays Plague Death as Trump Offers US Assistance
A 28-year-old technician at a Siberian anti-plague institute died from pneumonic plague, sparking international concern. Russia downplayed reports while Trump…
MediumAlbanian students torch government buildings in escalating anti-corruption protests
Thousands of Albanian students attacked government buildings in Tirana on the second day of protests demanding better university conditions and job prospects,…
HighMichigan's election chief Benson wins Democratic primary for governor
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic gubernatorial primary, defeating Sheriff Chris Swanson. She will face a Republican opponent in th…
HighTrump's claim that no president ever ended a war is historically false
Trump claimed no US president ever ended a war, but fact-checkers found at least two presidents—Theodore Roosevelt and Jimmy Carter—personally negotiated peace…
HighMalaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Undergoes Medical Procedure on 79th Birthday
Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim, 79, is undergoing medical examinations and a specialist-advised procedure with a two-day observation period. No details about the…
MediumJudge Permanently Dismisses Reflecting Pool Charges Against Former Olympian
A D.C. judge has permanently dismissed charges against former Olympian David Hearn related to Reflecting Pool vandalism, citing exceptional circumstances and b…
HighArizona Election Official Responds to Trump's China Claims on Election Security
President Trump delivered remarks on U.S. election security Thursday night, focusing criticism on China. Former Arizona election official Stephen Richer provid…
HighRuto faces steep Mt Kenya climb after ruling party's by-election loss to Gachagua's DCP
President Ruto's ruling party suffered a significant defeat in a Mount Kenya by-election to the opposition DCP, signaling potential erosion of support in a reg…
HighArmy Secretary Resigns After Clashes With Defense Secretary Hegseth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Trump following months of conflict with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over military per…
HighSununu wins GOP nod in pivotal New Hampshire Senate race
Former Sen. John Sununu won New Hampshire's GOP Senate nomination, positioning Republicans to compete for a key Democratic seat in midterm elections that could…
HighTrump claims Iran weakened by sanctions, signals openness to deal
Trump asserts Iran is economically and militarily weakened by sanctions and open to negotiations, while Iran's foreign minister dismisses the claims as failed…
MediumHouse Democrats split sharply over Israel aid vote
More than half of House Democrats voted to cut U.S. aid to Israel, marking a significant party divide on Middle East policy. The vote reflects growing internal…
HighTRS mocks FM Sitharaman with Modi photos on LPG cylinders priced at Rs 1,105
Telangana's ruling TRS party sarcastically displayed PM Modi's photos on LPG cylinders priced at Rs 1,105, protesting a 170% price increase since 2014 and esca…
HighUGM Students Disrupt Forum With Prabowo's Ministers Over Unmet Governance Demands
A public forum at Indonesia's Gadjah Mada University featuring Prabowo administration officials turned chaotic when students protested government policies on e…
HighPalestinian Authority Postpones Legislative Elections, First in Two Decades
The Palestinian Authority has announced a postponement of legislative elections, the first scheduled in 20 years, citing worsening conditions. The delay breaks…
HighTrump Signs TikTok Deal With Oracle, Dell, Murdoch as U.S. Investors
Trump announced an executive order saving TikTok from US ban, with Oracle, Dell, and Murdoch-backed investors taking control of the platform's American operati…
HighUS Economy Slows to 0.7% Growth as Iran Conflict Threatens Inflation
US GDP growth slowed to 0.7% in Q4 2025, revised sharply downward, as the economy faces dual headwinds from an Iran conflict disrupting energy markets and pers…
HighTrump denies advance knowledge of FBI raid on Bolton's home
Trump claims he wasn't briefed about an FBI raid on former adviser John Bolton's home, while VP Vance denies the action was politically motivated.
HighTrump and Xi Strike Cooperative Tone at Beijing Summit, Vow Partnership Over Rivalry
US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing, striking an optimistic tone on cooperation despite tensions over trade and technology, with…
HighMilei vs. Lula: la batalla diplomática que refleja la pugna entre EEUU y China
La crisis diplomática entre Milei y Lula expone la competencia entre EEUU y China por influencia en América Latina, mientras nuevas derechas afines a Trump ava…
MediumTwo Former FBI Officials Charged with Lying to Congress About Hunter Biden Laptop Probe
Former FBI officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides were charged with lying to Congress about their roles in Hunter Biden investigations, a case unsealed w…
HighTrump secretly swapped planes at NATO summit, leaving press pool unaware
President Trump covertly switched from Air Force One to a smaller military aircraft at a Turkish NATO summit, leaving journalists and staff aboard the presiden…
HighTrump's Devoted Aide Natalie Harp: The Enigma at His Side
President Trump's aide Natalie Harp maintains a constant presence at his side, but her official duties and title remain unclear to observers and staff.
HighLimited U.S. Strikes Reported Near Strait of Hormuz on Eve of Midterms as Vance Signals Talks
A U.S. official says limited defensive strikes hit Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz on the eve of U.S. midterms, while Vance voiced hope for a negotiate…
MediumMilei respalda a Adorni tras explicaciones sobre patrimonio bajo investigación
President Milei publicly supported Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni after the latter explained his patrimony and filed declarations with anti-corruption authorities…
HighPunjab Governor leads by example with weekly no-vehicle initiative
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria launched a 'No Vehicle Day' initiative every Wednesday, traveling by electric bus to set an example for citizens amid risin…
HighKushner's Albania resort plan ignites environmental protests, anti-government rallies
A proposed resort project linked to Jared Kushner in Albania has ignited widespread protests over environmental concerns, evolving into broader anti-government…
HighU.S., Israel prep major Iran strikes as Trump claims 'amazing job' in five-month war
The U.S. and Israel plan significant strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure this weekend as the five-month conflict intensifies, with Iran claiming attacks o…
HighTrump administration redirects $175m human rights fund to far-right causes globally
The Trump administration obligated $175m in human rights funding to grants supporting anti-communism, white Afrikaner rights, and ideological allies abroad, by…
HighJudge Orders Trump to Sit for Deposition in $10bn BBC Defamation Lawsuit
A US federal judge ordered President Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 in his $10bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC over an edited January 6 spee…
HighBolivia's Paz Weighs Emergency Powers as Month-Long Blockades Persist
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz continues defending dialogue to end month-long blockades while not ruling out declaring a state of exception, as a regulatory b…
HighAustralia secures Tomago smelter future; first Tuvalu climate migrants arrive
PM Albanese secures deal to keep Tomago aluminium smelter open with energy price guarantees, while first Tuvalu climate migrants arrive in Australia under Paci…
HighTrump-Xi Meeting Concludes With Limited Details on Outcomes
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping completed their Friday meeting, though specific outcomes and agreements remain largely undisclosed to the publ…
MediumCalifornia Supreme Court upholds ruling against UC's ban on hiring undocumented students
California's Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that UC's policy prohibiting undocumented students from campus employment is discriminatory. The decisio…
HighTrump's $90 Medicare and $500 ACA checks offer modest relief amid soaring healthcare costs
Trump administration sends $90 Medicare and $500 ACA checks to millions, but experts warn the one-time payments won't offset rapidly rising healthcare expenses…
HighUK Papers: Arsenal's Champions League agony, benefit fraud concerns, and social media ban hints
UK Sunday newspapers report on alleged Iran-linked terror plots against Jewish communities, government welfare system pressures, potential social media bans fo…
MediumTrump-backed Moore wins Alabama GOP Senate runoff nomination
Rep. Barry Moore, endorsed by Trump, defeated former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in Alabama's Republican Senate runoff, securing the GOP nomination.
HighDemocrats Surge in GOP Strongholds as Governor Races Tighten
Democrats lead in gubernatorial races across traditionally Republican states including Texas, Iowa, Ohio, and Alaska, driven by voter dissatisfaction with Trum…
HighU.K. Bans Huawei 5G Equipment Installation From September 2021
Britain will ban telecoms firms from installing Huawei 5G equipment from September 2021, enshrining the exclusion in law and investing £250 million to diversif…
HighPacific Islands Forum confronts climate crisis amid geopolitical tensions
Australia's PM Albanese attends Pacific Islands Forum in Palau amid climate crisis, Chinese military tests, and regional energy shortages. The forum emphasizes…
HighTrump Orders Warning Labels at Smithsonian History Museum Over 'Inaccurate' Exhibits
President Trump directed the placement of warning signage at the National Museum of American History, claiming exhibits contain 'extreme political activism' ba…
HighUS sanctions Colombian President Petro, who accuses Washington of allying with organized crime
The US Treasury Department sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and cabinet members, accusing him of enabling drug cartels. Petro countere…
HighPAS chief warns Chinese voter mobilization could dilute Muslim political influence
PAS president Hadi Awad warns that Chinese civil society groups' voter mobilization efforts could diminish Muslim political influence if Malay voters don't par…
HighDOJ Investigates Networks That Resisted Trump's Press Ban
The Justice Department is investigating major TV networks for suspending White House pool coverage in protest of Trump's ban on three news outlets, citing pote…
HighHungarian FM Accuses Polish Leaders of Spreading Disinformation on Opposition
Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto accused Polish leaders Tusk and Sikorski of spreading fake news to support Hungarian opposition, amid tensions over EU pol…
MediumPutin reitera a Trump que Rússia vai tomar todo o Donbass
Putin conversou com Trump no aniversário dos EUA, reiterando que a Rússia conquistará todo o Donbass apesar da resistência ucraniana. O Kremlin enfatizou respo…
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