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Japan targets 2-5 new nuclear reactors by 2040s to address power shortage
Japan's government approved a revised nuclear policy targeting 2-5 reactor reconstructions by 2040s to address projected power shortages, marking first major n…
HighTrump firma ley que cierra el paro gubernamental más largo de EE.UU.
President Trump signed legislation ending the longest government shutdown in US history after 43 days, with Congress approving funding through January 30 and 6…
HighVučić Concedes Serbian Election Defeat as Student List Projected to Win Parliamentary Majority
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić conceded his SNS party lost the parliamentary election, with projections giving the Student List a clear majority of 138 sea…
MediumTrump reverses course on Epstein files as House prepares pivotal release vote
President Trump reversed his opposition to releasing Jeffrey Epstein files ahead of a House vote, claiming Republicans have 'nothing to hide' despite months of…
HighAlbanese Warns Against Rising Far Right Ahead of Trump Meeting, Urges Leaders Not to Divide
Australian PM Anthony Albanese warned against rising populism and the far right during a London visit, saying governments should not seek to divide people, ahe…
HighGuinea-Bissau votes on presidential power grab amid opposition boycott
Guinea-Bissau held a referendum Sunday on constitutional amendments to expand presidential powers as the military junta prepares to transition to democratic el…
HighDemocrats Eye Midterm Gains, But Polling Misses Make Victory Far From Certain
Polls show Democrats leading for the House and tied or narrowly ahead in key Senate races, but recent primary misses and sampling challenges leave the midterm…
HighHegseth defends $1.5T budget as Iran war costs surge to $29B
Defense Secretary Hegseth testified before Congress defending a historic $1.5 trillion military budget while acknowledging Iran war costs have climbed to $29 b…
HighStarmer wins Mandelson vote but at significant political cost
PM Keir Starmer narrowly defeats a parliamentary inquiry into his Mandelson appointment statements, but depletes political capital with heavy-handed whipping o…
HighItaly's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform
The defeat triggered opposition calls for Meloni to resign ahead of next year's general election.
MediumRussia's Supreme Court bars only anti-war party from elections after polling surge
Russia's Supreme Court barred Yabloko, the country's only anti-war party, from parliamentary elections after it polled at 6%, suggesting the Kremlin initially…
HighIsraeli Exit Polls Show Deadlock as Netanyahu and Eisenkot Lack a Clear Path to Power
Exit polls show Israel's election deadlocked, with neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot clearly able to form a government after record wartime turnout.
MediumXi courts Modi at BRICS summit, urges bloc's Middle East peace role
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian PM Modi are engaging in diplomatic efforts to improve bilateral relations during the BRICS summit, with Xi urging BRICS…
HighTrump to quit UN Human Rights Council, extend UNRWA funding freeze
Trump administration plans to withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council and continue freezing UNRWA funding, citing bias against Israel and organizational conc…
HighPetro Accuses Trump of Election Interference as Colombia Heads to Runoff
Colombian President Petro claims the U.S. is interfering in his country's runoff election by endorsing his far-right opponent, citing ideological differences a…
HighTrump predicts quick end to Iran war as nuclear talks advance through Pakistan
Trump predicts quick war resolution as US proposes 14-point nuclear framework to Iran, which is reviewing the proposal. Pakistan mediates while both sides thre…
HighFubara's cryptic screening exit fuels 2027 succession uncertainty in Rivers APC
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara's political future grows uncertain as he briefly appeared before APC screening committee, sparking speculation about hi…
HighTrump and Netanyahu Confer as US Readies Possible Renewed Iran Strikes, Though Analysts Expect Delay Past Midterms
Trump spoke with Netanyahu as the US prepares to resume strikes on Iran, with Israeli defense officials assessing that Iran is stalling talks and that a strike…
MediumIsrael's Election Commission Rejects Netanyahu's Fraud Claims as Attorney General Blocks Shin Bet Interrogations
Israel's Central Elections Committee confirmed final results that ended Netanyahu's coalition majority, rejecting fraud claims while the attorney general block…
HighCongress Flags China's Military Aid to Pakistan as Foreign Minister Visits
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the government for allowing Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit, citing Beijing's military support to Pakistan du…
HighAsian stocks hit records as Biden stimulus hopes fuel global rally
Asian markets reached record highs as investors anticipate the Biden administration will secure a $1.9 trillion stimulus package, with Democratic Senate contro…
HighArmenia and Azerbaijan sign White House peace deal ending decades of conflict
Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a US-brokered peace agreement at the White House, ending decades of conflict and establishing a transit corridor through Armenian…
HighTrump imposes sweeping Cuba sanctions as Havana denounces 'collective punishment'
Trump administration targets broad sectors of Cuba's economy with new sanctions, which Havana characterizes as collective punishment amid ongoing fuel blockade…
HighTrump hails Indian pilot as 'hero' in dramatic Flydubai cockpit incident
President Trump called Indian Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar a 'hero' after a violent cockpit incident over Saudi Arabia, recounting how the wounded pilot ope…
MediumHow Benjamin Netanyahu Reshaped Israel's Institutions Ahead of the October 27 Vote
Ahead of Israel's October 27 polls, analysis traces how Netanyahu reshaped the judiciary, security institutions, religious courts and national identity law dur…
HighMacron Promises 'Strong Measures' as France Grapples With Violent Protests and Student Grievances
President Macron promised 'strong measures' after weeks of violent protests and looting in France, while acknowledging students' 'legitimate' grievances over e…
MediumBiden to meet Xi in Peru as Trump's return reshapes US-China dynamics
President Biden will meet with China's Xi Jinping in Peru during the APEC summit, as Beijing prepares for Trump's return to office and his promised 60% tariffs…
HighDemocrats Flip First Senate Seat as Early Midterm Returns Show Trump-Era Backlash Taking Shape
Early US midterm returns show Democrats flipping a North Carolina Senate seat and leading in several Republican-held House districts, a possible nationwide ver…
MediumTrump-Backed Brattin Wins GOP Primary in Redrawn Missouri District
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won Missouri's 5th Congressional District GOP primary, positioning him against 11-term Democrat Emanuel Cleaver in a district redra…
HighFrance’s Jew-hatred bill faces pushback from UN special rapporteurs ahead of parliament debate
The U.N. officials, who include critics of Israel, warn that the measure could curb free speech as Paris moves to codify modern forms of Jew-hatred.
MediumScholar's wife urges Trump to secure husband's release at Xi summit
The wife of U Min Zin, a US scholar imprisoned in China on espionage charges, has appealed to President Trump to raise her husband's case during his upcoming s…
HighBurnham rules out early election, says it would be 'backward-looking'
UK PM Andy Burnham has dismissed speculation about calling an early general election, stating his focus remains on addressing cost of living and supporting bus…
HighAndy Burnham sworn in as MP, eyes UK PM role as Starmer exits
Andy Burnham was sworn in as MP hours after Keir Starmer's resignation, positioning himself as frontrunner to become UK Prime Minister as early as July 2026.
HighPutin praises Modi's 'good ideas' for Ukraine peace resolution
Putin lauded PM Modi's peace initiatives for Ukraine, calling his ideas 'good' and thanking India for its neutral but engaged diplomatic approach to resolving…
HighTrump Says US-India Ties 'Special' Despite Tariff Tensions Over Russian Oil
Trump expressed disappointment over India's Russian oil purchases and imposed 50% tariffs, while reassuring that US-India relations remain strong despite curre…
HighScalise and Jordan Vie for GOP Leadership as Progressives Push Back on Schumer and Jeffries
After the 2026 midterms, Republicans contest House leadership posts while progressive Democrats withhold support for Schumer and Jeffries, setting up a content…
MediumTrump's erratic leadership amid Iran crisis leaves world in dangerous limbo
As Iran conflict spreads globally, world leaders increasingly question Trump's mental fitness for office, while Australia and other nations scramble to rewire…
HighJapan condemns Putin's first visit to disputed Kuril Islands
Japan condemned Putin's first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, with PM Takaichi calling it 'absolutely unacceptable' and summoning Russia's ambassador. The…
HighTrump Says US Will End $4bn Annual Military Aid to Israel by Year's End, in Election-Day Announcement
Trump said on election day that US military aid to Israel, about $4bn annually, will end at year's close, a move critics link to midterm politics and Netanyahu…
MediumLabour cabinet splits on PM's future as party revolt deepens
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces unprecedented pressure as his cabinet splits on whether he should remain in office, with Labour MPs publicly withdrawing…
HighPaxton and Talarico Make Final Pitches as Texas Senate Race Nears Tuesday Vote
Texas Senate candidates Ken Paxton (R) and James Talarico (D) held their last campaign appearances before Tuesday's election. Talarico could be the first Democ…
MediumFederal judge overrides Supreme Court, orders Missouri to use GOP-favoring map
A federal judge ordered Missouri to use a new GOP-favoring congressional map hours after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a state court ruling requiring the older…
HighTrump acknowledges Russian invasion while US pressures Ukraine on minerals deal
Trump acknowledged Russia invaded Ukraine after earlier criticism, while US negotiators pressure Ukraine on a minerals deal by threatening Starlink access. Dip…
HighTrump nominates Blanche for permanent attorney general role
Trump nominates his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general, pending Senate confirmation. Blanche has served in an interim capacity s…
HighDemocrats Rally Behind Holscher to Defend Kansas Governorship
Kansas Democrats nominated Cindy Holscher to defend the governor's office against Republican Ty Masterson in November, seeking to maintain control despite the…
HighSEC, Big Ten back 'Protect College Sports Act' after last-minute negotiations
The SEC and Big Ten reached agreement on the 'Protect College Sports Act' after intense negotiations, with a retention pool increased to $22.5 million. The bip…
HighMontana Senate Race Heats Up as Trump-Backed Republican Faces Independent, Ex-Legislator
Montana's Senate race features a three-way battle after incumbent Steve Daines withdrew, pitting Trump-backed Republican Kurt Alme against independent Seth Bod…
HighHinojosa Takes Her Pitch Ringside as Texas Democrats Bet on Hispanic Men
Texas Democrat Gina Hinojosa is running a 30-second ad during Canelo Álvarez's fight to reach Hispanic men, a bloc that shifted toward Trump in 2024 and could…
MediumPutin's drone strike on Romania escalates NATO tensions as Trump signals Iran policy shift
A Russian drone struck a residential building in Romania, prompting UK PM Starmer to warn that Putin poses a direct threat to European security and NATO stabil…
HighLeo Varadkar's Rise Reflects Global Success of Indian-Origin Leaders
Leo Varadkar became Irish PM, joining other Indian-origin leaders globally. An Indian government minister argues this reflects India's cultural strengths and s…
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