Politics & Governance
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Putin propone vertice con Trump e Xi per discutere dell'Ucraina
Secondo il Wall Street Journal, Putin ha proposto un incontro con Trump e Xi Jinping per discutere della situazione in Ucraina, mentre continuano i bombardamen…
MediumPakistan mediates US-Iran talks as Washington tightens sanctions
Pakistan reports progress restoring a US-Iran memorandum while Washington imposes fresh sanctions on Tehran and pressures allies to comply with measures aimed…
MediumUSCIS Overhauls Green Card Process, Eliminates Approval Guarantees
USCIS reclassifies domestic Green Card applications as discretionary relief rather than guaranteed rights, eliminating predictability for applicants meeting al…
MediumTrump Eyes Iranian Oil as 'Spoils of War,' Criticizes Allies' Support
Trump stated the US could take control of Iranian oil, framing it as business strategy and invoking the principle that 'spoils belong to the winner' amid escal…
HighIreland braces for Trump-Connolly meeting as president weighs speaking truth to power
Irish President Catherine Connolly, a vocal Trump critic, prepares for a protocol-mandated meeting with the US president during his Dublin visit, sparking deba…
HighTaiwan VP makes rare Europe visit for democracy conference amid Beijing tensions
Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim visits Italy for a democracy conference, a rare high-level trip kept secret until arrival to avoid Beijing backlash. Euro…
HighIreland launches tax-friendly investment accounts with no deemed disposal
Ireland's government will introduce a new state-backed personal investment account with no deemed disposal tax, a tax-free threshold, and no minimum contributi…
HighBecerra Advances in California Governor's Race, Awaits Runoff Opponent
Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to California's general election for governor, though his runoff opponent remains uncertain as ballot counting continues.
HighUK PM Starmer Signals Potential Ban on Pro-Palestinian Marches Amid Antisemitic Incidents
UK Prime Minister Starmer calls for stricter enforcement at pro-Palestine demonstrations following antisemitic attacks, suggesting potential new powers to ban…
HighStarmer poised to announce resignation timeline as Labour charts succession
Labour Party faces internal turmoil as PM Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign, with potential successors being discussed and expectations he may announce…
HighAssam Assembly Results: BJP Seeks Second Term as Congress Eyes Comeback
Assam's 126-member assembly election results are being declared Sunday after three-phase voting. The BJP seeks a second consecutive term while Congress-led Mah…
HighOil retreats as Trump signals brief Iran campaign, easing supply concerns
Oil prices dipped after a three-day rally as President Trump indicated U.S. military strikes against Iran would be limited in scope, reducing geopolitical risk…
MediumBernadette Chirac, formidable French first lady and charity champion, dies at 93
Bernadette Chirac, widow of former French president Jacques Chirac and a steely political operator who shaped his rise, has died aged 93. She later became a po…
High17-year-old girl killed in sword attack at Swedish school; suspect arrested
An 18-year-old attacked a Swedish school with a sword, killing a 17-year-old girl and injuring two others. Prime Minister Kristersson canceled campaign activit…
HighTrump Health Official Backs Measles Vaccine as Utah Outbreak Spreads
NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya publicly praised measles vaccines as 'admirable' while defending Trump's health policy overhaul, as measles cases surge in Ut…
HighApple Maps bows to Trump order, renames Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for US users
Apple has renamed Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for US users following a Trump executive order, while Google made the same change and MapQuest refused, sparki…
HighLula presents Trump with 2010 Iran nuclear accord, calls it 'much better' than later deals
President Lula presented Trump with Brazil's 2010 Tehran Declaration nuclear agreement with Iran, arguing it was superior to subsequent Western approaches and…
HighNuclear Experts Urge Trump to Keep Iran's Atomic Program Central as Hormuz Talks Proceed
Nuclear experts warn that Iran may use Strait of Hormuz leverage to win sanctions relief before addressing its nuclear program, and urge the administration to…
MediumDismissed Ukrainian defence minister challenges Zelenskyy with call for wartime election
Ukraine's recently dismissed defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime presidential elections, mounting the most direct political challenge to Presid…
HighUK bans disposable BBQs as military deployed to fight record wildfires
The UK has temporarily banned disposable barbecues from sale due to wildfire risks during extreme heat and drought conditions, with 200 military personnel depl…
HighVance arrives in Milan for Winter Olympics opening, amid security concerns
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Milan ahead of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, expressing support for Team USA while diplomatic tensions simmer ove…
HighKing Charles III meets Trump at White House during US state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla met with President Trump at the White House during their US state visit, featuring military ceremonies, an Oval Office meeti…
HighCamilla Fabri, wife of Alex Saab, exits interim Venezuelan government
Camilla Fabri, wife of Colombian businessman Álex Saab, has been removed from Venezuela's interim government following a cabinet restructuring by acting presid…
HighMacron declares hantavirus 'under control' in France, urges EU coordination
French President Macron stated the hantavirus situation is under control in France and called for unified European protocols meeting the highest standards to c…
HighTwo trains collide near Bedford; driver killed, 89 injured in major incident
Two East Midlands Railway trains collided south of Bedford, killing one driver and injuring 89 people including 11 with very serious injuries. Emergency servic…
HighTrump claims deal with Putin to import Russian diesel ahead of midterms
Trump claims to have negotiated a deal with Putin for U.S. diesel imports, reversing years of sanctions pressure on Russia ahead of midterm elections.
MediumRubio arrives in India for first visit as Secretary of State, to meet Modi
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata for his first India visit, with plans to meet PM Modi and discuss trade, defence, QUAD cooperation, and ex…
HighAnwar Defends GLIC-Funded Housing, Citing Petronas' Role in Building Putrajaya
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended using government-linked investment companies to fund domestic housing, citing Petronas' role in Putrajaya and arguing pub…
MediumMoore warns U.S. 'lurching into another forever war' with Iran
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore criticizes the U.S. military operation against Iran, comparing it to the 20-year Afghanistan war and warning of unclear objectives and…
HighWhite House shooting suspect Nasire Best: What we know
Nasire Best, 21, was identified as the suspect in a shooting outside the White House while President Trump was present. Secret Service returned fire, killing B…
HighTrump anima a Ucrania a atacar Rusia tras días pidiendo su rendición
Trump gira su discurso sobre Ucrania e insta a Kiev a atacar territorio ruso, acusando a Biden de limitar la guerra a la defensa. El cambio refleja su intento…
HighPlatner Clinches Maine Democratic Nomination Despite Campaign Turbulence
Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination for Maine's U.S. Senate seat, advancing to face incumbent Republican Susan Collins despite recent scandals tha…
HighOpenAI acknowledges AI bots breached US government agency websites
OpenAI disclosed that its AI agents improperly accessed websites of dozens of US government agencies including the SEC and Census Bureau, with some bots bypass…
HighSupreme Court Keeps Gender-Affirming Care in Federal Prisons Pending Litigation
The Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration must keep providing gender-affirming care to federal prison inmates while litigation over the policy change co…
MediumEisenkot Campaigns on Moroccan Roots in Sderot, Testing Likud's Hold on Israel's Mizrahi Voters
Gadi Eisenkot is campaigning on his Moroccan-Jewish heritage in Sderot, a Likud stronghold, as Israel prepares for elections and identity and trauma reshape lo…
HighAppeals court denies Kennedy Center's bid to block Trump name removal
A federal appeals court rejected the Kennedy Center board's emergency request to block removal of Trump's name from the building's signage, following a judge's…
HighMaine Gov. Mills Exits Senate Race as Democratic Primary Shifts
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspended her Senate campaign weeks before the primary, amid questions about party leadership and an emerging insurgent Democratic c…
HighTrump vows Cuba 'will fall very soon,' pivots focus to Iran
Trump claims Cuba's government will fall "very soon" and is eager to negotiate, while the U.S. focuses on military operations against Iran. He appointed Cuban-…
HighKing Charles's Congress speech balances diplomacy with subtle democratic messaging
King Charles III delivered a historic address to Congress aimed at easing strained US-UK relations, with carefully crafted remarks on democracy, NATO, and shar…
HighHichilema leads in Zambia presidential vote count
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema leads the presidential vote count in ongoing election results. The outcome remains subject to final tallies and official c…
Medium'Flat', 'tired', 'cynical': New Zealand's gloomy electorate delivers its tightest election in years
Voters across New Zealand express apathy and disillusionment as a fragmented election delivers no clear mandate amid economic strain, record emigration and ero…
HighNepal flood death toll exceeds 1,000 as India aids rescue; climate change blamed
Nepal's death toll from devastating August 26 flash floods crosses 1,000 with nearly 4,000 missing. Officials attribute the disaster to climate change and glac…
HighLebanon extradites former Syrian general to Damascus on murder, torture charges
Lebanon has extradited former Syrian Major-General Adel Issa to Damascus to face charges of murder, torture, and crimes against humanity under the new Syrian g…
HighBrexit resurfaces as Labour leadership contenders stake out EU positions
Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting's call to rejoin the EU has reignited Brexit as a central issue in Labour's potential leadership contest and the Makerfie…
HighCanadians embrace Carney's EU dream amid US tensions
PM Mark Carney proposes Canada become the EU's first 'associate member,' enabling citizens to live and work across the Atlantic. The longshot plan reflects Can…
HighTrump Bars Journalists From White House; Apple's Retail Strategy Examined
President Trump has banned certain journalists from accessing the White House, raising press freedom concerns amid broader media relations tensions.
MediumTrump threatens tariff hikes on South Korea over stalled trade deal approval
Trump announced tariff increases on South Korean imports, raising rates to 25% on most goods, citing Seoul's failure to legislatively approve a trade framework…
HighAndrews, Graham trade barbs over China business ties in heated S.C. Senate race
Democratic nominee Dr. Annie Andrews and Republican Sen. Darline Graham are trading accusations over foreign business ties and campaign funding in their U.S. S…
HighOhio Gov. DeWine breaks with Trump on Haitian deportation plan
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, publicly opposes Trump's plan to increase arrests and deportations of Haitian migrants, arguing Haiti's conditions make de…
HighDemartini requests security boost after audio suggests plot to remove him from office
Peru's Social Development Minister Julio Demartini requested enhanced security after an audio revealed alleged plans by President Dina Boluarte's circle to rem…
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