How countries are run: elections and campaigns, governments and parliaments, legislation, courts ruling on the constitution, and the leaders and parties shaping public policy.
Papst Leo XIV. hat bei seinem Argentinien-Besuch Präsident Milei mit Mahnungen zur Wirtschaftspolitik konfrontiert. Milei hatte seinen Kurs zuvor mit christlichen Werten begründet.
Centrist Opportunity party, led by Qiulae Wong, clears the threshold to enter New Zealand's parliament and could decide who governs amid a near-deadlocked election result.
South Africa's African National Congress has recorded its worst-ever local elections result, winning just 30% of the vote, according to Al Jazeera's video report.
US-Präsident Trump verkündet ein baldiges Kriegsende in der Ukraine und deutet Gebietsabtretungen an. Europa reagiert skeptisch, Selenskyj fordert belastbare Sicherheitsgarantien.
Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre tells POLITICO he is cautious about the Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks and doubts Putin wants peace, while urging Europe to keep its security order out of the negotiations.
Finland's Stubb and Norway's Støre called Vladimir Putin, triggering the sharpest Nordic split since the invasion of Ukraine and exposing Europe's divisions over engaging Moscow in peace talks.
RNZ's annual report shows an $11.8m loss, more than 25 times forecast, after accounting errors and an unapproved overdraft. The public broadcaster plans to cut about 58 full-time jobs by March.
The Philippine DFA warned travelers to India against carrying unlicensed satellite phones and GPS devices, citing penalties of up to three years' imprisonment and fines near PHP13.35 million.
Trump told 60 Minutes his deportation policy may have been too tough and floated a deal with the new Democratic Congress, while naming Stephen Miller chief of staff.
Marsh names Marcus Baker chairman of marine, cargo and logistics, with Michael Walls succeeding him as global head from 1 January 2027, amid strained war risk and cargo markets.
US-Präsident Trump schlug UFC-Chef Dana White als Sprecher des Weißen Hauses vor, bezeichnete den Vorschlag später aber als Scherz. White will sich mit Trump treffen.
US-Präsident Trump brachte UFC-Chef Dana White als möglichen Pressesprecher ins Spiel; später hieß es, der Vorschlag sei ein Scherz gewesen.
US-Präsident Trump rechnet mit einem baldigen Kriegsende und einer Ukraine in veränderter Form. Der Liveblog bündelt zugleich Meldungen zu Angriffen, Atomkraftwerk und Korruptionsskandal.
Trump vowed a political comeback after Republicans lost Congress in the midterms, as Democrats pledged oversight and impeachment pressure on his administration, including Defense Secretary Hegseth.
Indian benchmark indexes are expected to open higher after a 10.5% gain over seven sessions, driven by foreign inflows and easing crude prices.
A report presented to the UK Parliament by INSIGHT UK alleges forced conversions, abductions and institutional discrimination against Hindus and other minorities in Pakistan, prompting calls to tie British aid to safeguards.
Nach der Niederlage der Republikaner bei den Kongresswahlen bezeichnet Trump seine Massenabschiebungen als „zu hart“. Er signalisiert Gesprächsbereitschaft mit den Demokraten bei der Einwanderung.
Nvidia's board launched an independent probe after reports linked CEO Jensen Huang to a Chinese woman suspected of espionage, while Trump publicly defended him.
In his first interview since the midterms, Trump said his deportation policies may have been 'too tough' and hurt him politically, and suggested a deal with the incoming Democratic Congress is possible.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says abuse in the media industry is probably still happening and institutions are not doing enough to protect women who come forward, following Russell Brand's conviction.
The UK P&I Club set a 4.5% general increase for the 2027 policy year, down from 7.5%, citing claims inflation and costlier casualties ahead of its merger with TT Club.
Thailand's Excise Department is preparing two THB6 billion vehicle schemes: a trade-in subsidy for electric or B20 pickups and a subsidy for Thai-made electric motorcycles, both pending approval.
Critical Minerals Financing Corporation will headline Africa critical minerals discussions as Gold Sponsor of Resourcing Tomorrow 2026 in London, pitching financeable African mining projects.
International Energy Insurance Plc says it has paid over N970 million in claims in 2026 and that its Minimum Capital Requirement now exceeds N28 billion. The figures come from a company statement, not independent verification.
