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…
War and Popularity Sustain Zelensky’s Leadership Beyond Term Limits
Never was there a more clear-cut case of “commentator’s curse” than when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was inaugurated on a sunny Kyiv day exactly five years ago. The TV narrator’s…
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…
Zuma Brings Election Battle Cry to ANC’s Stronghold
Former South African President Jacob Zuma showcased his political prowess in the historic township of Soweto, rallying support for the upcoming 29 May general election. Amidst a vibrant display of…
Mayor of the Capital Describes New Caledonia as “Under Siege” Due to Riots
Rioting Leaves New Caledonia “Under Siege,” Says Capital’s Mayor The mayor of Nouméa, Sonia Lagarde, has declared that the Pacific territory of New Caledonia is “under siege,” in the wake…
Russia’s Low-Cost Glide Bombs Ravage Ukrainian Cities
The emergence of glide bombs in Russia’s offensive tactics in Ukraine represents a significant shift in warfare tactics. These bombs, while inexpensive to produce, have proven to be highly destructive…
Cuba Mourns the Collapse of Its Iconic Sugar Industry
The men of the Yumuri sugar co-operative in Cuba have toiled in the cane fields around the city of Cienfuegos since they were old enough to handle a machete. Cutting…
Israeli War Cabinet Minister Threatens Resignation Over Lack of Post-War Gaza Strategy
Israeli War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz has threatened to resign unless Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlines a post-war plan for Gaza. Gantz set an 8 June deadline for a plan…