Election in Russia: A New State Duma Amid War
Millions of voters in Russia are heading to the polls to elect a new State Duma, the lower house of Parliament. The vote marks the first nat…
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Republican Senator Urges Investigation Into Trump Jr. Over Russian-Funded Wedding
Senator John Curtis of Utah has called on the Senate Judiciary Committee to launch an investigation into Donald Trump Jr., citing concerns a…
Polanski Rejects Greens’ Request to Delay Election Campaign
Zack Polanski, the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras by‑election, will continue his campaign on schedule despite a r…
War in Iran Threatens Trump’s Re‑election, Former NSC Official Warns
In a televised interview with France 24, former Obama‑era National Security Council member Michael Morell warned that a full‑scale conflict …
Trump Faces Setbacks as Institutions Push Back on Election Policies
Former President Donald Trump encountered resistance from key American institutions this week as both the Supreme Court and the Federal Rese…
Singapore Launches Cash Incentive Program to Encourage Reading Among Citizens
Singapore’s government has introduced a pilot initiative that pays residents for time spent reading books, aiming to counter declining readi…
Immigration Policy Shifts Could Determine Next Election Outcome
Immigration Minister Tony Burke addressed the National Press Club on Thursday to outline the government's strategy for reducing net overseas…
Australia claims global leadership in online harm prevention as it pushes for international action
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Monday, where he will advoca…
Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate After Months‑Long Absence
Mitch McConnell, the Senate Republican leader, re‑entered the chamber on Thursday after a prolonged hospitalization that kept him out of Was…
Algeria Reassesses Long‑Standing Non‑Intervention Policy Amid Regional Unrest
Algerian officials announced a possible shift in foreign policy after deploying troops to Niger, signaling a break from decades of non‑inter…
Romania Faces Political Uncertainty Following Government Collapse
Romania is currently navigating a period of significant political instability after its previous administration fell during a no-confidence …
Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie Announce Push for Epstein Files Vote
Representatives Ro Khanna of California and Thomas Massie of Kentucky announced on Thursday that they have secured the 218 signatures needed…
Macron Calls for G7 Energy Summit to Counter Russian Hybrid Threats
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to convene a G7 energy summit to address the growing risks of Russian aggression. Speak…
What to Expect from the Trump-Xi Summit, from Tariffs to a Possible $30 Billion Deal
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Beijing on May 15, 2026, for high-stakes talks aimed at easing…
Burnham pledges further steps to deepen UK-EU ties in meeting with Irish Taoiseach
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Manchester on September 18 to discuss strengthening relatio…
Trump’s crackdown on dissent mirrors tactics first used against Muslim communities
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, President Donald Trump is deploying legal tools originally designed to target Muslim group…
EU Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs as Germany Calls for Windfall Tax
Fuel prices across the European Union have reached historic levels, prompting urgent political action. German authorities argue that energy …
Supporters of Israeli far-right minister distribute weapon-shaped keyrings to students
On Friday, September 18, 2026, supporters of Itamar Ben Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit party handed out gun-shaped keyrings to Israeli students during…
Turkey Cracks Down on Israel‑Linked Forex Scam Net Worth $266 Million
Turkish authorities announced Friday that they had dismantled a sprawling foreign‑exchange fraud network tied to Israel. The operation, led …
How to Make the US-China AI Race Less Dangerous
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng this weekend. The two leaders will convene to discuss arti…
Yemen Conflict Forces 112,000 Displacements in Two Weeks
The United Nations migration agency reported that 112,000 Yemenis have been forced from their homes in the last fourteen days. Fighting betw…
EU Sanction Deadlock Deepens as Luxembourg Challenges Consensus Rules
Luxembourg is blocking the European Union's latest sanctions package against Russian oligarchs, insisting that if France can remove a specif…
Zelenskyy Launches Carpathian Eight Alliance to Attract €9.4 Billion in Regional Investment
New Regional Framework President Zelenskyy announced the creation of the Carpathian Eight, a cooperative platform that includes Romania, Ser…
EU Considers Windfall Tax on Energy Firms to Ease Economic Pressure
European Union finance ministers gathered in Dublin over the weekend to discuss potential windfall taxes on energy companies as economic str…