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Japan targets 2-5 new nuclear reactors by 2040s to avert power crisis
Japan's government approved a policy to rebuild 2-5 nuclear reactors by the 2040s to address projected power shortages, marking the first major nuclear expansi…
HighModi marks 25 years as head of government with temple prayers, renewed service pledge
PM Modi celebrated 25 years as head of government by offering prayers at a Delhi temple and renewing his commitment to serve. The Union Cabinet passed a resolu…
HighKenya's crackdown on foreign traders stokes xenophobia fears amid economic pressures
Kenya's President Ruto ordered enforcement of restrictions on foreign hawkers and petty traders, framing it as economic protection. The move has sparked xenoph…
HighTrump administration claims Iran war 'terminated' to sidestep Congress approval deadline
The Trump administration argues a ceasefire that began April 7 has terminated the Iran conflict, avoiding the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline requiring c…
HighTrump announces Iran deal signing Sunday as peace talks advance amid military tensions
U.S. President Trump announced a deal to end the Iran conflict scheduled for Sunday signing, while tensions persist with drone attacks and Israeli strikes on L…
HighModi-Putin talks reveal Russia's push for stronger BRICS as India navigates strategic autonomy
Modi and Putin's talks highlight Russia's push for a stronger BRICS to counter Western influence, while India balances relationships with both the bloc and Wes…
MediumTrump Rallies in Mississippi as Republicans Confront Red-State Jitters Ahead of Midterms
Trump rallied for a GOP Senate candidate in deep-red Mississippi, a move reflecting Republican concern about holding even safe-state seats in the midterms.
MediumPutin Congratulates Biden, but Moscow Signals Skepticism on U.S. Relations
Putin formally acknowledged Biden's election victory and expressed openness to dialogue, but Russian officials remain doubtful improved relations will material…
HighKeating backs Labor's capital gains tax overhaul despite business backlash
Former PM Paul Keating urges Labor to maintain capital gains tax reforms shifting from a 50% discount to inflation-based indexation, warning exemptions would f…
HighProsecutors detail suspect's month-long plot, arsenal in White House dinner shooting
Federal prosecutors presented evidence against a California man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner,…
HighDemocrat Gluesenkamp Perez flips conservative Washington seat, bolstering House majority hopes
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, an auto-shop owner, defeated Trump-backed far-right candidate Joe Kent in Washington's third district, helping Democrats main…
HighIran conflict could swing US midterms toward Democrats, polling suggests
Polling suggests Democrats' chances of controlling Congress hinge on whether Iran war disruption persists through November midterms, with economic fallout from…
MediumThailand tightens work-from-home mandate as energy crisis deepens
Thai PM orders strict work-from-home enforcement across state agencies to reduce fuel consumption during an energy crisis driven by Middle East instability and…
HighKharge's 'Modi ka baap' remark sparks nationwide BJP protests as India's opposition row escalates
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remark about PM Modi's late father has triggered a political row, with BJP planning nationwide protests, including effi…
MediumMichigan Democrat McMorrow exits Senate race, leaving two-way primary battle
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her U.S. Senate campaign weeks before the Aug. 4 Democratic primary, leaving a two-way race between moderate Rep…
HighTerror alert raised to severe after Golders Green attack; PM vows action
Terror alert raised to 'severe' following a knife attack in Golders Green where two Jewish men were stabbed. PM vows action against antisemitic protesters whil…
HighNDP-Liberal pact extends Trudeau's tenure, reshapes Canadian politics
Justin Trudeau's Liberals and Jagmeet Singh's NDP reached a cooperation pact delaying the next federal election until 2025, securing stability and enabling pro…
HighTrump declares 'peace in Middle East' as Gaza ceasefire signed, though major obstacles remain
Trump declared 'peace in the Middle East' after signing a Gaza ceasefire declaration with Israel and Egypt, but analysts warn major obstacles including Hamas d…
HighHouse blocks GOP bid to constitutionally lock Supreme Court at nine justices
House Republicans failed to pass a constitutional amendment limiting the Supreme Court to nine justices, falling short of the two-thirds majority required. The…
HighBurnham's parliamentary return opens door to Labour leadership challenge
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham won a parliamentary seat, removing obstacles to a potential leadership challenge against PM Keir Starmer. Burnham is view…
HighTrump pledges $5,000 'dividend' at unconventional GOP midterm rally in Dallas
Donald Trump addressed an unusual midterm Republican convention in Dallas, promising a $5000 'Trump dividend' to voters if Republicans win Congress, while crit…
HighUS seeks return to UN Human Rights Council after Trump-era withdrawal
The Biden administration announced it will seek election to the UN Human Rights Council for 2022-24, reversing Trump's 2018 withdrawal. Secretary of State Blin…
HighHousing Stocks Rally as Midterm Results Come In; Treasury Yields Dip
Housing stocks rallied and Treasury yields dipped after the 2026 midterm elections, as markets weighed how a split Congress could shape housing policy and mort…
LowEx-Democratic fundraiser claims Harris auditioned for donors while backing Biden
Former Democratic fundraiser Lindy Li claims Kamala Harris secretly courted major donors while publicly supporting Biden days before his July 2024 withdrawal,…
MediumBecerra and Hilton Clash on Trump, Taxes in California Governor Debate
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton faced off in California's only scheduled gubernatorial debate, disagreeing on Trump, taxes, and immigration…
HighMichigan Senate Debate Devolves Into Personal Attacks as Rogers, El-Sayed Clash
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed engaged in a contentious Michigan U.S. Senate debate Thursday, trading personal attacks over credentials, fi…
HighTrump-backed James wins Michigan GOP primary, faces Benson in governor race
Rep. John James, endorsed by Trump, won Michigan's GOP gubernatorial primary over Perry Johnson, advancing to a general election matchup against Democratic Sec…
HighWarsh Fed Nomination Faces Senate Test as Trump Addresses Hoosiers
Kevin Warsh, Trump's Federal Reserve nominee, testifies before Senate as potential confirmation faces Republican opposition. Trump addresses media and college…
HighNasrallah backs new Lebanese cabinet if formed Monday, warns against technocrat-only government
Hezbollah chief Nasrallah conditionally backs a new Lebanese cabinet if announced Monday, but warns against technocrat-only government as financial crisis deep…
HighCarney warns US seeking to divide Canada as Alberta votes on separation
Canadian PM Carney warns US is attempting to divide Canada ahead of Alberta's vote on beginning separation proceedings, as tensions escalate over trade and res…
HighSenate advances Iran war powers resolution in historic bipartisan vote
The US Senate voted 50-47 to advance a war powers resolution ordering Trump to withdraw from Iran hostilities, marking the first procedural breakthrough after…
HighHarris Urges Voters to Turn Out as Campaign Intensifies; Trump Meets Netanyahu
Kamala Harris urged voters to turn out as her campaign intensified, while Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Barack and Michelle Obama…
LowUS-Iran Ceasefire Holds Despite Strait of Hormuz Attacks
US Defence Secretary denies ceasefire collapse despite Iranian missile and drone attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz. Trump's military intervention plan faces…
HighGreen Party leader Polanski faces crisis over Zionism motion and party control
Green Party leader Zack Polanski faces his greatest leadership crisis after the party conference passed a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, drawing cr…
HighModi alleges Congress sabotaging RJD in Bihar polls, calls alliance 'oil and water'
PM Modi claims Congress is sabotaging RJD's prospects in Bihar assembly elections, alleging the opposition alliance is unstable and united only for power-grabb…
HighTamil Nadu CM Vijay Meets PM Modi, Begins High-Level National Capital Outreach
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay met PM Modi in New Delhi during his first official visit after assuming office, with planned meetings across BJP and Congress leader…
HighVoters Rebuke Netanyahu, but Exit Polls Point to No Clear Winner in Israeli Election
Exit polls suggest Israeli voters delivered a rebuke to Netanyahu, but no clear winner has emerged, and coalition talks are expected to take weeks.
MediumTrump and Netanyahu Clash Over Timing of Possible New Iran Strikes After US Midterms
Netanyahu pressed Trump for fresh Iran strikes after the November 3 midterms, while Trump favours more diplomacy as Qatar mediates talks to restart direct US-I…
MediumOver 50 world leaders skip UN General Assembly; Xi, Putin, Merz cite diplomacy, domestic crises
More than 50 world leaders are absent from the 81st UN General Assembly, citing domestic crises, health issues, vacations, and diplomatic priorities. Notable n…
HighIndia Disputes US Trade Deal Claims, Defends Russian Oil Purchases
India rejected US Commerce Secretary's characterization of stalled trade negotiations, asserting multiple near-deals with the US. New Delhi also defended purch…
HighTrump's Firings Test Limits of Presidential Power Over Independent Agencies
Trump is aggressively firing independent agency leaders to consolidate control over federal institutions, testing constitutional limits on presidential authori…
HighTrump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election
US President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for the upcoming Israeli election, signaling continued US-Israel alignment.
HighWho Is Qiulae Wong, the Outsider Who Could Decide New Zealand's Next Government?
Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong could hold the balance of power after New Zealand's general election ended without a clear winner, with final special vote…
HighTrump's Presidential Campaign Targets Democratic Institutions, Experts Warn
Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign features escalating attacks on courts, law enforcement, and media institutions, with experts warning his rhetoric cou…
HighTrump accuses intel community of 'shadow government' hiding Chinese election influence
Trump claims declassified emails reveal intelligence officials deliberately concealed Chinese influence operations from presidential briefings, calling for pas…
MediumMorocco's PAM wins most seats but needs coalition as turnout hits 20-year low
Morocco's monarchy-aligned PAM party won 97 of 395 parliamentary seats but fell short of the 198-seat majority needed to govern alone, requiring coalition nego…
HighAlaska court allows same-named challenger on GOP Senate primary ballot
Alaska's Supreme Court ruled that Daniel J. Sullivan, a retired teacher sharing the name of GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan, can appear on the August primary ballot desp…
HighCeltic leaders game UK breakup scenario if Farage gains power
Political leaders across Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are contingency planning for potential UK dissolution if Nigel Farage's Reform party ga…
HighFirst 'one in, one out' returnee faces Syria deportation after France rejects asylum claim
A Kurdish Syrian man deported to France under the UK's 'one in, one out' scheme faces rejection and potential return to Syria, raising questions about the safe…
HighMichigan GOP Primary Shocker: Suspended Candidate Beats Trump Pick
Thomas Smith won Michigan's 8th District GOP primary despite suspending his campaign in July, defeating Trump-endorsed Amir Hassan. The upset highlights unpred…
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