Yabloko challenges Supreme Court decision to bar it from Duma elections
Yabloko has appealed a Supreme Court ruling that removed it from the State Duma ballot, calling the accusations against it fictitious.
Polity & Governance
White House asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom construction during appeal
Trump administration petitions Supreme Court to resume $400 million White House ballroom construction while appealing a court-ordered halt.
Farage Retains Clacton Seat but By-Election Gamble Fails to Silence Critics
Nigel Farage won the Clacton by-election, but a protest candidate's strong vote share and a revived ethics investigation have undermined his victory.
Romania's Q2 GDP Shrinks Less Than Feared, But Risks Mount
Romania's economy contracted 0.4% year-on-year in Q2, beating forecasts, but drought and political instability threaten H2 growth.
Prabowo: Indonesia's Growth Strongest in 13 Years, 6% Target Within Reach
President Prabowo Subianto highlighted Indonesia's strongest first-half growth in 13 years and set a 6% year-end target, stressing welfare over raw numbers.
Yasukuni: Inside the Shrine That Divides Japan and Its Neighbors
Yasukuni Shrine honors 2.4 million war dead, including war criminals, making it a flashpoint in Asian politics.
South Korea's Lee Backs Four-Year Presidency With Re-Election Option
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung supports constitutional reform allowing a four-year presidential term with re-election, Yonhap reports.
Colombia Swears In New President Days Before Deadly Quake
Colombia's new president takes office in Cali, then a 7.4 quake strikes; Raúl Castro appears in Havana; Brasilia embassy vandalized.
New Attorney General Blanche Vows Integrity in First Address to DOJ Staff
Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered his first speech to DOJ staff, pledging integrity and openness amid workforce depletion and political scrutiny.
Reflecting Pool Repair Fiasco Puts National Park Service in Political Crossfire
The failed Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool restoration has entangled the National Park Service in political controversy, raising concerns about its integrity and the morale of its staff.
Zambia votes: Hichilema seeks second term amid economic discontent
Zambians vote in a presidential election seen as a referendum on Hichilema's economic reforms, with results expected Monday.
Michigan's First Muslim Senate Nominee Faces Wave of Anti-Muslim Attacks
Abdul El-Sayed becomes the first Muslim Democratic Senate nominee, but faces Islamophobic attacks and a surge in anti-mosque campaigns.
Zambia Votes: Economy at the Heart of Presidential Election
Zambians vote in a presidential election seen as a referendum on Hichilema's economic reforms amid cost-of-living frustrations.
Cuba Marks Castro Centennial as Crisis Deepens Under His Legacy
Cuba commemorates Fidel Castro's 100th birthday with events, even as the nation faces a severe energy and economic crisis.
Japan's Crown Prince Akishino Expresses Unease Over Male-Only Throne Rule
Japan's Crown Prince Akishino has voiced discomfort with the recent revision to the Imperial House Law, which maintains that only men can ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne.
Italy's Young Voters Drift Left, Posing Risk for Meloni
Polling shows just 25% of Italians under 35 approve of Meloni's government, a trend analysts say could prove decisive in the 2027 election.
Tariff refunds reach consumers through shippers after court ruling
Shippers are passing tariff refunds to consumers after the Supreme Court struck down 2025 import duties, with billions flowing back.
Venezuela, Ex-Lawmakers Agree on Judicial Reform Roadmap
Venezuela's government and former opposition lawmakers agree to reform the judicial system and recover Bank of England reserves for earthquake victims.
Zambia heads to polls as Hichilema seeks second term
Zambians vote in general elections expected to hand President Hichilema a second term despite cost-of-living frustrations.
Brazil's Top Court Upholds State Laws That Sank Amazon Soy Pact
Brazil's Supreme Court upheld state laws that led to the collapse of the Amazon soy moratorium, while affirming the pact's constitutionality.