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.
Australia's economy shows resilience amid global volatility; Palantir defence tech scrutinised
Australian Senate estimates examined defense contracts with US tech firm Palantir amid concerns over its use in Gaza targeting, while Treasurer Chalmers defend…
HighTed Turner, CNN founder and media revolutionary, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the media mogul who launched CNN in 1980 and revolutionized 24-hour news broadcasting, has died at 87. His innovation transformed global media and…
HighSheinbaum defends AMLO legacy, rejects foreign judicial pressure on Mexico
Mexican President Sheinbaum rejects US Department of Justice accusations against officials, asserting Mexico's judicial sovereignty and defending her predecess…
HighWest Bengal's GDP share halved: Economists blame land issues, corruption over politics
West Bengal's GDP share fell from 10% in 1960 to 5.6%, driven by land acquisition hurdles, corruption networks, and failed industrialization rather than politi…
HighCuba's third nationwide blackout in six months deepens humanitarian crisis
Cuba experienced its third nationwide power outage in six months as a US oil blockade imposed in January depletes fuel supplies for aging power plants, leaving…
HighMoscú promete una respuesta «inevitable» a las sanciones de Biden por ciberataques e injerencia electoral
Washington impone las sanciones más duras en años a Rusia por ciberataques e injerencia electoral; Moscú amenaza con represalias inevitables y el rublo y la Bo…
HighTrump elogia Lula como "presidente dinâmico" após reunião de 3 horas em Washington
Donald Trump classificou seu encontro com Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva como "muito produtivo" e chamou o presidente brasileiro de "dinâmico". Os dois líderes disc…
HighMeloni Escalates Clash With Trump, Defends Italy's Independence
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni publicly criticized Trump over G7 photo disputes and what she calls constant attacks, signaling willingness to confront the former US…
HighLula anuncia negociaciones inmediatas con Trump sobre aranceles del 50% a Brasil
Tras reunirse en Kuala Lumpur, Lula y Trump acordaron iniciar negociaciones inmediatas para revisar los aranceles del 50% impuestos a productos brasileños, mar…
HighDemocratas retomam Congresso e ampliam cobrança sobre o caso Flávio Bolsonaro e os vistos concedidos pelos EUA
Após conquistar o Congresso americano, democratas cobram do Departamento de Estado explicações sobre vistos concedidos a Flávio Bolsonaro e possível apoio logí…
MediumDelhi Sets Class 1 Admission Age at 6 Years Starting 2026-27
Delhi government mandates minimum age of 6 years for Class 1 admission starting 2026-27, aligning with NEP 2020. School principals can grant up to 1 month age…
HighAnthony Head, Buffy and Ted Lasso star, dies at 72
Anthony Head, British actor famous for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, and Merlin, has died at 72 from pneumonia complications, surrounded by family.
HighClashes, Fires and Looting Mark Nationwide French Protests Over Living Costs and School Conditions
Hundreds of thousands protested across France over living costs and school conditions, with clashes, fires and looting in several cities. About 400 people were…
HighBrazil renews 14 energy concessions for R$130B; Enel excluded
Brazil's government renewed 14 energy distribution concessions worth R$130 billion, excluding Enel from contracts in São Paulo, Rio, and Ceará due to unfulfill…
HighUK MPs warn banks against E1 settlement funding ahead of trade ban
British MPs warn financial institutions not to invest in Israel's E1 settlement project ahead of planned UK trade ban on illegal settlements, which may take 6-…
HighEx-General Hodges: „Ich glaube, er ist gekauft worden“ – Trumps Verhältnis zu Putin in der Kritik
Der ehemalige US-General Ben Hodges wirft Präsident Trump in einer Talkshow vor, sich von Putin beeinflussen zu lassen. Die Aussage fiel im Kontext der US-Midt…
LowRamaswamy's Ohio Attack Ad Draws Fire From Jennings, Obama and Acton as Republicans Split
Vivek Ramaswamy's aggressive Ohio campaign ad is drawing criticism from Obama, Democrats, and some Republicans, with Amy Acton calling on Trump and Vance to ch…
MediumTrump diz que só se declarará vencedor 'se houver vitória' enquanto apuração de votos segue em curso
Trump afirmou que só se declarará vencedor da eleição americana se houver vitória, em meio a preocupação com declaração antes da apuração final, enquanto a vot…
MediumTrump's Nevada policies create headwinds for GOP Gov. Lombardo's reelection bid
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo faces a competitive reelection challenge from Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford, with Trump's policies creating political headwin…
MediumMilan Braces for More Unrest as Italy's 'Lost Generation' Fuels Fierce Debate
Milan youth protests over living costs turned violent, with looting and police clashes, sharpening debate over Italy's 'lost generation' and Meloni's security…
HighTrump Invokes Cold War-Era Defense Production Act to Boost Oil Production and Refining
Reuters reports that President Trump has invoked the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to address oil production and refining. Details beyond the headline we…
LowTrump's 'Project Freedom' Offers Limited Oil Relief Amid Hormuz Blockade
Oil prices remained subdued near $108 as Trump announced 'Project Freedom' to guide stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz, though ongoing blockades and f…
HighFrance's violent student protests spark U.S. immigration policy debate
France faces widespread violent student protests over education funding and conditions, with over 5,000 arrests and significant property damage reported across…
HighTrump, Iran Sign 14-Point Peace Memorandum, Triggering Final Deal Negotiations
The U.S. and Iran have signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding, initiating a timeline for negotiating a comprehensive long-term peace agreement between t…
HighDolly Parton Remembered as Country Music Legend; UK Papers Cover Security Concerns
Dolly Parton, the iconic country music legend and philanthropist, has died at age 80, dominating UK newspaper front pages with tributes to her songwriting lega…
HighUS threatens imminent Iran strikes over stalled nuclear negotiations
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced imminent bombardment of Iranian military installations, with President Trump threatening strong attacks over stalle…
HighTrump Signals Military Option Remains as Iran Submits Nuclear Deal Proposal
Trump signals openness to Iran negotiations while maintaining military threat, reviewing a proposal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz but defers nuclear d…
MediumLula chama taxa de 20% dos EUA em Ormuz de 'pirataria'
Lula classifica proposta de Trump de cobrar 20% sobre cargas no estreito de Ormuz como pirataria e incompatível com princípios democráticos, respondendo a decl…
HighColombia's New President Takes Hard Line on Armed Groups at Cali Inauguration
Colombia's newly inaugurated president held an official ceremony in Cali, signaling a tough stance against armed groups as a key policy priority.
HighTrump's Greece Ambassador Guilfoyle Resigns Amid Misconduct Allegations
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned Tuesday following White House request amid mounting accusations of improper conduct.
HighS&P registra su mayor suba en mes y medio tras disiparse incertidumbre sobre tasas de la Fed
El S&P 500 registró su mayor alza en mes y medio tras la suba de tasas de la Reserva Federal, impulsado por la caída de precios del petróleo que refuerza optim…
HighIndian shares rise on Wipro's AI partnership; IT sector leads gains
Indian stock indices opened higher Friday as IT companies gained following Wipro's expanded AI partnership with ServiceNow, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.21% and…
HighPGR denuncia Zema por calúnia contra Gilmar Mendes após vídeo com IA
Brazil's Attorney General filed charges against ex-Minas Gerais governor Romeu Zema for defamation against Supreme Court minister Gilmar Mendes over an AI-gene…
HighMajor News Outlets Barred From White House After Trump Press Ban
Multiple news organizations report their journalists were denied White House access following Trump's ban on certain media outlets, raising press freedom conce…
HighAlckmin vê reunião Lula-Trump melhor que esperado; países marcam encontro em breve
Vice-presidente Alckmin afirma que reunião entre Lula e Trump superou expectativas, com ambos os líderes acordando em se encontrar pessoalmente em breve e disc…
HighFour killed in helicopter crash near Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca National Park
Four people, including three Colombian tourists, died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca National Park. The incident has prompted local authoriti…
HighGerman police hunt suspected climate activist behind power grid sabotage spree
German authorities are investigating multiple suspected sabotage attacks on electrical infrastructure this week, with police raiding a vehicle linked to a 48-y…
HighTrump cancels Iran strikes, announces peace deal after hours of escalation
Trump threatened massive Iranian strikes then reversed course hours later, announcing a peace agreement after negotiations. Iran's government disputes the deal…
HighFlávio Bolsonaro diz ao NYT que levará para o túmulo como saiu do Brasil; jornal aponta ajuda dos EUA
Flávio Bolsonaro afirmou ao New York Times que deixou o Brasil sem ajuda e que levará detalhes da saída “para o túmulo”. O jornal aponta indícios de apoio dos…
MediumTrump, Iran trade war compensation demands as Hormuz deal hopes fade
Trump and Iran escalated competing demands for war compensation Monday, dimming prospects for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and driving oil prices high…
HighGreenspan's Legacy: How the Fed Chairman Expanded Central Bank Power
Alan Greenspan, who died at 100, transformed the Federal Reserve during his 1987-2006 tenure by expanding its power, shifting monetary policy approaches, and e…
HighBengal Phase 2 Voting Ends with 92% Turnout Amid Tensions, Exit Polls Clash
West Bengal's second election phase recorded 92.47% voter turnout across 142 seats on April 29, 2026, amid allegations of central force misconduct, EVM tamperi…
HighStreeting demands platforms pay for riot damage over violent content
Former health secretary Wes Streeting calls for urgent action against X and social media platforms that incite violence, proposing they contribute to Belfast r…
HighTrump elogia Lula como 'muito vigoroso' e deseja feliz aniversário após reunião na Malásia
Presidentes Trump e Lula se reuniram na Malásia para negociar tarifas de 50% impostas pelos EUA ao Brasil. Trump elogiou Lula como 'muito vigoroso' e ambos dem…
HighFarage's Clacton victory won't silence financial scrutiny questions
Nigel Farage won a predictable by-election in Clacton but faces ongoing scrutiny over unregistered donations, including a £5m gift from a crypto-billionaire an…
HighFuel prices hold steady as Rs 5/litre hike looms amid global oil surge
Indian petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged on May 5 despite global oil surge, but government sources warn of potential Rs 5/litre hike soon as retailer…
HighSupreme Court blocks Missouri from using 2025 congressional map in 2026 election
The Supreme Court ordered Missouri to use its 2022 congressional map for the 2026 election, blocking a newer 2025 map that could have benefited Republicans.
HighSerbia Votes for a New Parliament as Student Movement Challenges Vucic's Long Grip on Power
Serbia is holding a parliamentary vote as a student-led movement challenges the governing party of Aleksandar Vucic, who has dominated Serbian politics for ove…
MediumSingapore's National Identity as Anchor in Uncertain World, Minister Says
Singapore's government will strengthen national identity through expanded arts, heritage, and cultural programs, positioning it as an anchor amid global change…
HighLula rieletto in Brasile: vittoria record, ma la sfida di governo è appena cominciata
Lula ha vinto le elezioni presidenziali in Brasile con un risultato definito record. Le testate sottolineano che la sfida di governo è appena iniziata, mentre…
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