Six-State Primary Day Puts Democratic Party's Internal Fault Lines on Display
Primaries in six US states test the Democratic Party's direction, with key races in Minnesota and Wisconsin pitting progressives against centrists.
Polity & Governance
Lebanon becomes first Arab nation to scrap death penalty
Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment and hard labor, a first for the Arab world.
Bolivia's Paz faces coalition test as reform push, IMF deal head to Congress
Bolivia's President Paz sends an investment law to Congress, testing a fragile coalition as he seeks IMF-backed reforms.
Taiwan Court Sentences Mainland-Born Activist to 7 Years for Political Interference
A New Taipei court sentenced China-born activist Hsu Chun-ying to seven years for conspiring with Chinese officials to influence Taiwanese politics and illegal fund transfers.
Netanyahu's Gaza Rejection Tests His Mastered Balancing Act With Trump
Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan, demanding full Hamas disarmament, testing his relationship with the US president.
Turkey's Parliament Approves Legal Framework for PKK Disarmament
Turkey's parliament has approved a legal framework for the disarmament and reintegration of PKK members, a key step toward ending a decades-long conflict.
Turkey's parliament passes landmark law to dismantle PKK
Turkey's parliament approved a law creating a legal path for the PKK's dissolution, offering protections and sentence suspensions to support reintegration.
Russia’s Supreme Court Removes Anti-War Party Yabloko From Election Ballot
Russia’s Supreme Court annulled Yabloko’s registration for the upcoming parliamentary election, removing the sole anti-war party from the ballot.
Tehran Erects Banners Threatening Trump, Showcasing Khamenei Successor
Banners in Tehran threaten Trump and display portraits of the late Khamenei and his son, the successor.
Iran's President Says Supreme Leader Urged Unity in Seven-Hour Talks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says he held a nearly seven-hour meeting with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who stressed unity against foreign pressure.
Libya's central bank chief steps down in surprise resignation
Libya's Central Bank Governor Naji Issa has resigned, citing sensitive reasons, in letters sent to the country's rival legislative chambers.
Ocasio-Cortez Opens Up About Egg Freezing Amid 2028 Speculation
AOC says she is freezing her eggs, calling it a personal choice for control, while not ruling out a 2028 presidential or Senate run.
Iran Names Hardliner Mohsen Rezaei to Top Security Council Post
Iran appoints former IRGC chief Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, replacing Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr.
Washington's National Guard Presence Extended to 2029, Stoking Autonomy Fears
A year after the federal crime surge began, troops remain on D.C. streets, and local leaders see a threat to home rule.
Turkey's Parliament Weighs Conditional Amnesty for PKK Fighters
Turkey's parliament debates a conditional amnesty bill for PKK members, linking pardons to disarmament and disbandment.
East Germany's Economic Woes Fuel Far-Right Surge Ahead of State Votes
The far-right AfD is surging in eastern German states, fueled by economic frustration and demographic decline, despite experts warning its policies could worsen the region's problems.
Nigeria's cost-of-living crisis tests Tinubu ahead of elections
Nigerians face soaring prices and shrinking purchasing power as President Tinubu's reforms draw investor praise but fuel public discontent ahead of elections.
Kashmir's Final Poll Phase Opens Amid Protests and Security Crackdown
Final phase of Pakistan-administered Kashmir elections begins in Poonch, with PML-N poised to form government despite JAAC boycott.
Tokyo Rally Denounces Takaichi Government's Military Expansion Plans
Citizens in Tokyo protest the Takaichi administration's defense spending hikes and constitutional revision efforts, citing Japan's pacifist legacy and atomic bombing history.
Midwest primaries set stage for progressive-establishment showdown
Progressive candidates in Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries challenge establishment picks, following a left-wing win in Michigan.