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D.C. Airport Halts Flights for Iraqi PM's Trump Visit Amid Iran Tensions
Ronald Reagan National Airport halted flights for hours during Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's White House visit with President Trump, canceling 126 flight…
HighStarmer faces make-or-break speech as Labour revolt simmers
PM Keir Starmer must deliver a crucial speech to stabilize Labour amid local election losses and growing internal calls for his removal. Multiple potential cha…
HighMusk's $366M spending blitz aims to rescue Republicans ahead of midterms
Elon Musk has spent $366m since last year to support Republicans in US midterm elections, with $276m deployed since July alone, making him the largest single d…
HighNetanyahu Rejects Claims Trump and Israel Take Orders From Each Other
Netanyahu told a Jerusalem summit that neither he nor Trump dictates the other's decisions, while reaffirming Israel's opposition to Iranian nuclear weapons am…
Medium‘Witi-Leaks’: Who Leaked Trump Envoy Witkoff’s Coaching Call With Kremlin Aide Ushakov?
Bloomberg published audio of Steve Witkoff coaching Russian aide Yuri Ushakov on the Ukraine peace plan, prompting bipartisan calls for his firing and question…
MediumUS sanctions ICC president in escalating campaign against court
The US imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and another senior official, accusing the court of politicization. The move intensifies Washington's cam…
HighMilei backs Trump ahead of US midterms, warns conservatives must hold Latin America
Argentine President Javier Milei endorsed Donald Trump at a Washington gala, urging him to emerge stronger from November's midterm elections and calling the vo…
HighXi Jinping Arrives in Delhi for BRICS Summit, First India Visit in Nearly Seven Years
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit and will hold talks with Prime Minister Modi, their first meeting since efforts to…
HighStarmer survives Labour's worst crisis as Mandelson appointment unravels
UK PM Keir Starmer resisted resignation calls after appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, triggering Epstein-linked revelations, senior staff departures…
HighCongress Invokes War Powers Act to Rebuke Trump's Iran Military Action
Congress passed a war powers resolution directing President Trump to end hostilities with Iran, marking the first successful invocation of the War Powers Act.…
HighBiden warns Putin on Ukraine, proposes summit amid Russian military buildup
President Biden warned Vladimir Putin against military aggression toward Ukraine during a phone call and proposed a summit meeting, as the U.S. and NATO allies…
HighTrump Says Decision to End Iran War Is 'Mutual' With Netanyahu, Though He Holds Final Say
Trump said the decision on ending the Iran war will be made with Netanyahu, though he ultimately holds the final call. The remarks came as Iran reportedly name…
MediumDemocrats Erupt as Haley Stevens Endorses Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Race
Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers days before midterms after a feud with Abdul El-Sayed's campaign, drawing fierce condemnation f…
HighLatvia's government teeters as drone crisis triggers coalition collapse
Latvia's government faces collapse after drone incidents prompted Defence Minister's resignation and coalition fracture. Opposition parties propose no-confiden…
HighSupreme Court clears path for partisan gerrymandering, limiting racial protections
Supreme Court ruled race-conscious Congressional redistricting unconstitutional while permitting partisan gerrymandering, prompting Republican-controlled state…
HighTrump claims Iran war 'terminated' by ceasefire to dodge Congress approval
The Trump administration argues a ceasefire with Iran has terminated the conflict, avoiding a War Powers Resolution requirement for congressional approval befo…
HighIndia, China affirm 'positive progress' in bilateral ties after senior-level Beijing talks
Senior Indian and Chinese officials held consultations in Beijing, affirming positive progress in bilateral ties following PM Modi and President Xi's August me…
HighKosovo erupts over war crimes court as protesters clash with police
Protesters clashed with police in Pristina over proposed amendments to limit Kosovo's war crimes court powers, weeks after former President Hashim Thaci's conv…
HighSeven Republicans break ranks to limit Trump's Iran war powers
Seven House Republicans joined Democrats to pass a war powers resolution limiting Trump's military operations in Iran beyond the 60-day threshold, passing 220-…
HighModi marks 25 years in public office with prayers at Delhi temple
PM Modi visited a Delhi temple to offer prayers marking 25 years as head of government, beginning with his 2001 appointment as Gujarat chief minister. He praye…
HighHouse constrains Trump on Iran as Senate blocks similar measure
The House voted to restrict Trump's military authority over Iran following renewed strikes, but the Senate failed to advance similar legislation, revealing GOP…
HighJudge blocks USPS plan to restrict mail-in voting tied to Trump order
A federal judge has blocked USPS proposals that would restrict mail-in ballot delivery in states refusing to share voter lists with the federal government, str…
HighUK raises terror threat to 'severe' after anti-Semitic stabbing in London
The UK elevated its terrorism threat level to 'severe' following an anti-Semitic stabbing in London, with PM Starmer pledging stronger protections for Jewish c…
HighStarmer Digs In Against Resignation Calls From Within Labour Party
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is rejecting mounting calls to resign, including pressure from within his own Labour Party, amid political challenges includin…
MediumDMK Sweeps Tamil Nadu Elections, Stalin Set for Chief Minister Role
DMK secured a decisive victory in Tamil Nadu elections with 37.7% vote share, ending a decade in opposition. Stalin is set to become Chief Minister while AIADM…
HighHerzog Taps Eisenkot to Form Israel's Next Government, Opening Path to Unseat Netanyahu
Israel's president named opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to attempt forming a government after an inconclusive election, a step rivals see as a path to removin…
HighSwedish election too close to call as left bloc clings to one-seat lead
Sweden's national election remains undecided with the left-leaning bloc leading by just one seat with 80% of votes counted. Final results may not be confirmed…
HighCoalition in turmoil as Labor attacks over housing; bird flu case detected
Australia's Coalition opposition grapples with historic low polling at 17-18%, with internal divisions over strategy as Labor attacks their 'meltdown' and hous…
HighTrump threatens 300% tariffs as Korea resists Alaska LNG commitment
Trump threatened foreign companies with tariffs up to 300% if they don't build US factories, while pressuring South Korea to commit to the costly Alaska LNG pr…
HighVance Stays Neutral on Netanyahu While Trump Backs Israeli PM
VP Vance declined to endorse Netanyahu's reelection despite Trump's strong backing, saying he focuses on U.S. candidates while remaining neutral on Israeli ele…
HighIsrael passes death penalty law for October 7 attackers with public trials
Israel's parliament unanimously passed legislation enabling death penalty and public trials for those involved in the October 2023 Hamas attacks, establishing…
HighHerzog Gives Eisenkot First Chance to Form Israeli Government in Setback for Netanyahu
Israeli President Isaac Herzog gave opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form a governing coalition after elections on Oct. 27, a setback for Be…
HighGraham's Senate Bid Pivots to Trump Support Over Family Politics
Senator Darline Graham prioritizes supporting President Trump's agenda in her Senate campaign, with limited discussion of her brother's political positions or…
HighStarmer Arson Attacks Expose Russia's Covert Sabotage Network in Britain
Two men were jailed for arson attacks on properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer, revealing a broader Russian international sabotage campaign. The incid…
HighQuad Summit Scheduled for Philippines in November, Rubio Confirms
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the next Quad Leaders' Summit will be held in the Philippines in November alongside the ASEAN Summit, bringing toge…
HighBurnham appoints Phillipson as Labour Party chair after deputy leadership loss
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Bridget Phillipson as Labour Party chair to modernize the party ahead of the next general election, working alongside…
HighTrump's $1B crypto windfall dwarfs waived salary claim in 2025 disclosure
President Trump disclosed over $1 billion in cryptocurrency earnings for 2025, primarily from meme coins bearing his name, while claiming he alone waived presi…
HighTrump Signs Orders Restricting Birthright Citizenship After Court Rebuke
President Trump signed two executive orders restricting birthright citizenship, targeting children of foreign terrorist organization members and 'birth tourism…
HighMacron and Carney forge France-Canada alliance amid Trump's territorial claims
France and Canada pledge closer diplomatic and economic ties during a symbolic visit to French Atlantic territory, seeking EU integration as tensions with the…
HighTrump attacks Michigan Democratic nominee El-Sayed, warns of communist threat
Trump escalated attacks on Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, calling him and progressive candidates threats to America and arguing Democrats a…
HighCalifornia Primary Election Day: Voters Choose Governor, LA Mayor Amid Security Concerns
California voters head to polls Tuesday in primary election featuring competitive races for governor and Los Angeles mayor, with security concerns after ballot…
HighModi Invites Xi to 2026 BRICS Summit, Reaffirms India-China Partnership
PM Modi invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to India's 2026 BRICS Summit during their SCO meeting, with both leaders reaffirming their nations are development…
HighIndia faces 100% tariff threat over Russian oil after US House vote
The US House passed legislation enabling Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, directly threatening India's energy security strat…
HighWhite House pressured CDC to downplay school reopening risks, documents show
White House officials, including Dr. Deborah Birx and VP Pence's staff, pressured the CDC to minimize coronavirus risks for school reopenings ahead of the 2020…
HighObama rallies Senate Democrats with fundraiser weeks before midterms
Former President Obama headlined a DSCC fundraiser to energize Senate Democrats weeks before midterms, as the party gains momentum in traditionally Republican…
HighThousands in Tel Aviv Urge Jewish-Arab Coalition to Oust Netanyahu After Deadlocked Vote
Thousands rallied in Tel Aviv urging Israel's opposition to partner with Arab parties after a deadlocked election, while Netanyahu supporters protested against…
MediumDemocrats Win Senate Control in Midterms, Dealing a Major Blow to Trump and Republicans
Democrats gained control of the US Senate in the November 2026 midterms, with upsets in Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina, delivering a major rebuke to Preside…
MediumMorocco's 2026 election tests whether politics can deliver jobs for frustrated youth
Morocco's September 23 parliamentary election reflects deeper questions about whether citizens trust the political system to address youth unemployment, living…
HighPutin to visit China on May 19-20, days after Trump's Beijing trip
Russian President Putin announced he will visit China on May 19-20, just days after Trump's scheduled visit to Beijing, signaling reinforced strategic partners…
HighVenezuelan Man Who Told Officers Voices Urged Him to Kill Trump Arrested Near White House
A Venezuelan man with rifles and handguns in a stolen vehicle near the White House told Secret Service officers that voices urged him to kill President Trump.…
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