ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1951 Tibet annexed by China
China officially annexed Tibet as an autonomous region on this day in 1951, sparking a Tibetan independence movement. Led by the Dalai Lama, recipient of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize,…
Candidates face deadly violence in Mexican state during election campaigns
A recent survey by the Mexican political consultancy firm Integralia reveals a grim picture of political violence nationwide. In the lead-up to June’s election, around 200 public servants, politicians, and…
Ireland, Norway, and Spain to Recognize Palestinian State.
Ireland, Norway, and Spain to Recognize Palestinian State Starting May 28 Ireland, Norway, and Spain have announced that they will formally recognize a Palestinian state starting on May 28. Spain…
Nikki Haley Announces Support for Trump’s Presidential Bid
Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has announced that she plans to vote for Donald Trump, her former opponent and boss, in the 2024 US presidential election. Ms. Haley, who…
When is the Next UK General Election and Who is Eligible to Vote?
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the next UK general election will take place on 4 July. Mr. Sunak’s announcement ends months of speculation about the election date. The…
Are Prosecutors Doing Enough to Convict Trump?
For nearly four weeks, Donald Trump has sat quietly in a New York courtroom as state prosecutors presented the first-ever criminal case against a former US president. Lawyers from the…
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash: State TV
The reported helicopter crash that resulted in the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and several others, marks a significant event in Iran’s political landscape. The…