Politics

Germany's far-right AfD welcomes Musk backing
Germany's far-right AfD welcomes Musk backing

Germany’s far-right AfD welcomes Musk backing

After Elon Musk posted his support for Germany’s far-right AfD, the party’s leader Alice Weidel expressed her gratitude. Other German lawmakers have criticized “interference” in the country’s upcoming federal elections. The leader
8 hours ago
Pakistan missile program an 'emerging threat' — US Official
Pakistan missile program an 'emerging threat' — US Official

Pakistan missile program an ’emerging threat’ — US Official

The senior White House official’s warning comes as the US imposed new sanctions related to Pakistan’s ballistic missile development. A senior White House official has described Pakistan as an “emerging threat” to the United States due
10 hours ago
US: Biden to meet with Pope Francis, Italy PM Meloni
US: Biden to meet with Pope Francis, Italy PM Meloni

US: Biden to meet with Pope Francis, Italy PM Meloni

Joe Biden and Pope Francis will be discussing “efforts to advance peace around the world.” The US president will also meet Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shortly before he leaves the White
12 hours ago
US, UK sanction Georgia officials over protest crackdown
US, UK sanction Georgia officials over protest crackdown

US, UK sanction Georgia officials over protest crackdown

The US strongly condemend Georgia’s “unjustified violence” against protestors, which the UK said was “an egregious attack on democracy.” Both countries sanctioned Georgia’s interior minister. The US and the UK announced sanctions
14 hours ago
US Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point
US Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point

US Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point

The Federal Reserve announced a third consecutive interest rate drop of 0.25%, but signaled it would likely slow the pace next year. The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point, but
1 day ago
US: Trump rejects spending bill, sparking possible shutdown
US: Trump rejects spending bill, sparking possible shutdown

US: Trump rejects spending bill, sparking possible shutdown

US President-elect Donald Trump has called for Republicans to force a government shutdown in a standoff with Democrats. Temporary funding looked set to pass with bipartisan support until Trump pulled the plug.
2 days ago
Iran temporarily halts strict new headscarf law
Iran temporarily halts strict new headscarf law

Iran temporarily halts strict new headscarf law

The controversial law proposes harsher punishments for women defying hijab regulations. Iran’s reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian opposes the legislation. Iran has paused the enforcement of a stricter headscarf law due to significant opposition both domestically
3 days ago
Ghana: Mahama eyes economic reforms amid crises
Ghana: Mahama eyes economic reforms amid crises

Ghana: Mahama eyes economic reforms amid crises

President-elect John Mahama has warned that Ghana is not immune to the instability affecting many of its neighbors. He is keen to reform the cocoa industry and address skyrocketing inflation. Ghana’s President-elect
3 days ago
Canada finance minister quits after clash with Trudeau
Canada finance minister quits after clash with Trudeau

Canada finance minister quits after clash with Trudeau

Chrystia Freeland said she differed with the prime minister over the ‘best path forward’ for the country, especially on questions of greater US tariffs against Canadian goods. Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced
4 days ago
Bolivian prosecutors seek arrest warrant for Evo Morales
Bolivian prosecutors seek arrest warrant for Evo Morales

Bolivian prosecutors seek arrest warrant for Evo Morales

Bolivian prosecutors have accused former President Evo Morales of statutory rape in connection to a case involving his relationship with a teenage girl. Bolivian prosecutors on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for former
4 days ago
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