Politics & Governance
Como os países são governados: eleições e campanhas, governos e parlamentos, legislação, tribunais que decidem sobre a constituição, e os líderes e partidos que moldam as políticas públicas.
Delhi pianist becomes viral star after accompanying Anwar's impromptu Kishore Kumar performance
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's spontaneous rendition of a Kishore Kumar classic at a Delhi hotel during the BRICS summit, accompanied by pianist M. Rehman, has g…
HighAnthropic faces export controls amid political dispute over AI governance
Anthropic faces potential AI export controls following political tensions, with Trump initially viewing the company as a national security threat before revers…
HighRubio pledges security cooperation during Colombia visit, signals broader Latin America engagement
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Colombia's new president to strengthen security ties and discuss economic cooperation, signaling Trump administration…
HighJapan Protests China's Omission of PM's Title as Diplomatic Tension Escalates
Japan formally protested China's omission of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's title during a Chinese spokesman's remarks, citing violations of international dip…
HighLula embarca para G7 em busca de acordos com Trump e líderes europeus
Lula participa da Cúpula do G7 na França em busca de negociações com Trump, líderes europeus e Japão, enfrentando impasses sobre tarifas, classificação de facç…
HighRosmah Denies Knowledge of Reported RM50mil Payment Tied to Najib's House Arrest Bid
Rosmah Mansor said she had no knowledge of reports that representatives of Najib Razak paid the RM50mil fine needed for his conditional house arrest. The claim…
MediumNew Zealanders Head to the Polls on Final Day of Voting in a Knife-Edge Election
New Zealanders head to the polls on the final day of voting, with coverage noting a law that bans political talk on election day and a knife-edge race that a m…
MediumFour dead as Kenya fuel price protests turn violent amid Middle East crisis
Four people died and 30+ injured as Kenyan transport workers and citizens protested fuel price hikes of up to 45.8% for diesel, triggered by Middle East confli…
HighGypsy Rose Blanchard launches anti-bullying campaign after partner's death
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is launching an anti-bullying campaign and pushing 'Kenan's Law' after her partner Ken Urker died at 34, citing cyberbullying as a contrib…
HighPrésidentielle au Brésil : face à Flávio Bolsonaro, Lula retrouve du répondant lors du dernier débat
Lors du dernier débat de la présidentielle brésilienne, Lula, le sortant, a paru plus à l'aise face aux attaques de Flávio Bolsonaro. Les deux candidats resten…
MediumCarlos César homenageia Laborinho Lúcio como 'persona grata' nos Açores
PS president Carlos César pays tribute to Álvaro Laborinho Lúcio, a distinguished jurist and public servant who held key roles including Justice Minister and R…
HighMexico City Congress bans cellphones in public schools, mandates baby changers in men's restrooms
Mexico City Congress approved a ban on cell phone use during school hours in public schools, citing UNESCO data showing 75% of teachers report student distract…
HighCasamento de Trump Jr. terá sido financiado por oligarca russo próximo de Putin
ProPublica revela que oligarca russo Umar Kremlev financiou centenas de milhares de dólares do casamento de Donald Trump Jr. em maio. Kremlev, próximo a Putin…
HighTrump Threatens Iran's Power Grid and Bridges to Force Tehran's Hand Over Hormuz Closure
President Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's power infrastructure and bridges over the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts say such strikes…
MediumOpposition attacks Lula carnival tribute, threatens ineligibility suit
Brazilian opposition parties, led by Novo and Flávio Bolsonaro, criticized a Rio carnival parade honoring President Lula, announcing plans to petition the elec…
HighFlorida's encryption backdoor bill would harm children's safety, experts warn
Florida's proposed bill would force social media platforms to create encryption backdoors for law enforcement, claiming child safety benefits. Privacy experts…
HighCourt orders Instagram to remove images of Wesley Safadão making campaign gesture at Paraíba festival
A Brazilian court ordered Instagram to remove posts showing singer Wesley Safadão making campaign gestures for senatorial candidate Efraim Filho during Paraíba…
HighTrump felicita a Putin por el canje de prisioneros, sin mencionar a funcionarios estadounidenses
Trump felicitó a Putin por un canje de prisioneros entre EE.UU. y Rusia, calificándolo como un gran acuerdo del líder ruso mientras criticaba los resultados es…
HighMidterms américains : une « bluenami » démocrate, et quelles leçons pour Trump ?
Les démocrates prennent la Chambre des représentants et le Sénat lors des midterms américaines. Donald Trump accepte le résultat tout en contestant sa portée s…
MediumSupreme Court upholds FCC's authority to fine carriers for location data sales
The Supreme Court ruled against AT&T and Verizon in a case challenging FCC fines for selling customer location data, affirming the agency's regulatory authorit…
HighTrump oferece US$ 1 milhão por denúncias de fraude eleitoral a uma semana das eleições de meio de mandato
Trump anunciou recompensa de US$ 1 milhão por denúncias de fraude eleitoral que levem à condenação, a uma semana das eleições legislativas de meio de mandato n…
MediumColombia's President Moves to Remove Exhibits from National Museum, Drawing Protests and Trump Comparisons
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella is removing exhibits on feminist, LGBTQ and political violence history from the National Museum, drawing protests…
MediumBiden attacks Trump as 'loser,' citing incompetence and corruption
Biden publicly criticized Trump as a 'loser,' portraying him as incompetent, corrupt, and vain while claiming Trump diminished U.S. standing globally.
HighAnwar Says Battersea Losses Must Guide Scrutiny of Overseas Investments
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said greater scrutiny is needed for overseas investments to avoid repeating losses at London's Battersea Power Station, which Mala…
HighLula expands phone theft crackdown with state integration push
Brazil's government is expanding the Celular Seguro program to combat mobile phone theft through state integration and improved device recovery mechanisms, inc…
HighTrump stärkt Putin und lässt die Ukraine im Stich
Trump setzt Sanktionen gegen russische Energie aus und entzieht der Ukraine Satellitenaufklärung, um Selenskyj für hohe Spritpreise verantwortlich zu machen. E…
HighTrump garante segurança no Estreito de Ormuz e promete escolta de navios
Trump afirma que o Estreito de Ormuz está seguro e que a marinha americana escoltará navios petroleiros se necessário, enquanto ameaça consequências incalculáv…
HighPacheco announces exit from politics, rules out Minas Gerais governor race
Former Senate president Rodrigo Pacheco announced he will exit politics after his current term ends, declining to run for Minas Gerais governor in 2026 after 1…
HighG7 oil deal averts Trump ban; Hammond hospitalized after on-air health scare
G7 nations agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to avert a threatened US export ban by Donald Trump, expected to lower diesel prices at the…
HighVenezuela death toll nears 600 as neighbors dig through rubble; 6.76M at risk
Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela killed at least 589 people with thousands missing. International rescue teams arrived as neighbors dug through rubble sea…
HighGOP dark money crackdown could ensnare Trump's Freedom 250 celebration entity
Republicans' push to increase nonprofit transparency through new disclosure requirements could inadvertently force more public accounting of Freedom 250, the T…
HighTrump's $5,000 dividend pledge draws economist warnings on inflation and deficits
Trump's pledge to distribute $5,000 checks to all Americans faces economist criticism for potentially reigniting inflation and increasing the federal deficit.
HighTrump declares US 'most exceptional nation ever' at Mount Rushmore, warns of communist threat
President Trump delivered a patriotic Mount Rushmore address marking America's 250th anniversary, declaring the U.S. the most exceptional nation and identifyin…
HighEl Salvador Sends 2,000 Troops to Haiti, Testing Bukele's Model Abroad
El Salvador sent more than 2,000 troops to Haiti this week, an unusual deployment of a foreign military force on foreign soil. The article asks whether Preside…
MediumBurnham set for uncontested Labour leadership after Carns withdraws
Andy Burnham is poised to become Labour leader without contest after rival Al Carns withdrew from the race, clearing his path to become prime minister on July…
HighCanada Pushes Back as Trump Seeks to Rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford erected a billboard defending Lake Ontario's name as President Trump pushed for renaming it 'Lake America,' with Google complying for…
HighIsraeli parties position for Oct. 27 election framed as Netanyahu referendum
Israel holds elections on October 27 with major parties positioning themselves as alternatives to Netanyahu's leadership, framing the vote as a referendum on h…
HighLula pledges to address fuel ICMS tax with governors, seeks end to judicial politics
President Lula pledged to discuss ICMS tax issues with state governors and promised infrastructure financing through public banks, while calling for an end to…
HighTrump's Iran Strategy Pivots to Economic Pressure, Hinges on Beijing
The Trump administration is pursuing new economic sanctions against Iran, shifting strategy after military approaches failed. Success depends heavily on China'…
HighMosca smentisce la telefonata Trump-Putin e ribadisce: l'operazione militare in Ucraina continua
Il Cremlino nega la telefonata tra Putin e Trump riportata dal Washington Post e ribadisce che l'operazione militare continuerà fino al raggiungimento degli ob…
MediumTrump Photos Spark Kennedy Center Demolition Speculation
Images from Air Force One show President Trump reviewing materials titled 'Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED,' fueling speculation about potential demolition plans for…
MediumFormer Air Force Officer Linked to Video of Hasina's Departure Found Dead in Dhaka River
KM Tahsif Souri, a former Bangladesh Air Force officer reportedly linked to a video of Sheikh Hasina's 2024 departure, was found dead in a Dhaka river; police…
MediumIsraeli President Pardons Soldier Convicted of Killing Wounded Palestinian
Israeli President Herzog has expunged the criminal record of soldier Elor Azaria, convicted of manslaughter for shooting a wounded Palestinian in 2016, despite…
HighFrance reauthorizes banned pesticides despite beekeepers' fury and scientific warnings
France's parliament approved reauthorizing two neonicotinoid pesticides banned for harming bees, sparking fury from beekeepers and environmentalists who warn o…
HighLula and Bolsonaro Court Undecided Voters in Final Debate of Brazil's Presidential Race
Brazil's presidential candidates Lula and Bolsonaro used their final televised debate to appeal to undecided voters ahead of the vote.
MediumAustralian PM: Lawmaker's Car Attack 'No Accident'
An Australian federal independent lawmaker was critically injured Monday when a car hit her in what PM Albanese characterized as an apparent deliberate attack.…
HighEiszeit im Eishockey: Sponsoren ziehen sich wegen Russland-Plänen des IIHF zurück
Mehrere IIHF-Sponsoren, darunter Škoda und AJ, drohen mit Rückzug, falls Russland in den Eishockey-Weltverband zurückkehrt. Der Streit verbindet Sport und Poli…
MediumTrump warns of civil unrest if Democrats win, invokes France riots comparison
Trump warned Kansas voters that the US will experience civil disorder similar to France if Democrats win, using inflammatory rhetoric during a campaign event.
HighSix hantavirus-exposed cruise passengers arrive in Perth for three-week quarantine
Six cruise ship passengers infected with hantavirus have been flown to Perth and will quarantine for three weeks at a national resilience center. All tested ne…
HighTrump earned over $1B from crypto ventures last year, disclosure shows
President Trump earned more than $1 billion from crypto ventures in the past year, including $635 million from his meme coin and over $500 million from World L…
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