Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó resigned from parliament to join Chinese automaker BYD, sparking backlash over potential conflicts of interest. The move raises questions about ethics and foreign influence in Hungarian politics.
Japan’s parliament has enacted a revised law that strengthens male-only imperial succession as the imperial household faces a shrinking number of eligible heirs.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faced a surprise setback as her electoral reform proposal failed in a close parliamentary vote. The result highlights internal divisions and the strength of democratic checks and balances in Italy.
The EU has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until 2028 but restricted access for military-age men leaving without authorization. This move aims to support Ukraine’s defense efforts while maintaining humanitarian aid.
Reports of Ma Xingrui’s expulsion are false; he continues to serve as a Politburo member. This article emphasizes the importance of relying on official sources and recognizing the stability of China’s leadership.
Brazil said the latest U.S. 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports is unjust and politically motivated, and it warned it will pursue reciprocal retaliation against U.S. products.
The Venezuelan government has announced formal talks with opposition members, marking a potential shift toward dialogue and reconciliation. This move aims to address political divisions and foster national stability amidst ongoing challenges.
Pakistan is covering the costs of the Indus Waters Treaty arbitration proceedings after India stepped back, including paying New Delhi’s portion, as the case continues at the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
The German government plans to cut spending from its climate fund due to budget constraints. The move aims to prioritize high-impact projects while adhering to fiscal rules, sparking debate among environmentalists.
The EU has banned the purchase, import and transfer of gold from Sudan, saying the trade has become a key revenue stream for the warring parties in the country’s civil war.
Kenya's High Court rejected a Rastafarian petition to legalize cannabis for religious use, citing public health concerns. The community plans to appeal, continuing their struggle for religious freedom.
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The Trump administration is pushing an international agenda to treat far-left political violence as a transnational security threat, arguing it has been overlooked compared with jihadist extremism. At a ministerial conference, Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged partners across Europe and Asia to improve cooperation, share intelligence, and coordinate responses to attacks he says have risen since 2016.
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A new UK–Estonia defence roadmap is set to deepen military cooperation, modernise Britain’s Forward Land Forces in Estonia, and reinforce NATO’s eastern flank as the threats of modern warfare evolve.
The Trump administration has swapped out the slavery exhibit panels at the President’s House site in Philadelphia overnight after a legal fight, installing a new version that critics say downplays Washington’s role as an enslaver and softens the details about the nine enslaved people held there.
The Falkland Islands Government has publicly thanked the UK after controversy involving Argentina’s team, describing its reaction as “disappointed but not surprised.”
Hong Kong’s national security police raided two independent bookstores in Mong Kok and arrested five people, accusing them of displaying and selling publications deemed “seditious” under the city’s national security law.
Canada sent representatives to a Trump-led summit focused on combating what organizers describe as left-wing extremism, emphasizing cross-border cooperation, intelligence sharing, and public-safety measures.
Billionaire Elon Musk has endorsed far-right leader Marine Le Pen, calling her “France’s last hope,” drawing criticism from French officials who say the move amounts to “foreign interference” as the country prepares for the next presidential election.
Despite Pakistan becoming the top beneficiary of the EU’s GSP+ trade scheme, a new EU joint assessment warns that rights backsliding—especially on enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and shrinking civic space—could jeopardize continued preferential access.
A new estimate warns that an expanded U.S. conflict with Iran—under a Trump-style approach—could cost taxpayers around $100 billion, factoring in military, operational, and long-term economic impacts.
Pakistan has lodged a strong diplomatic protest with Japan after a Delhi-Tokyo joint statement explicitly referenced “cross-border terrorism from Pakistan,” with Islamabad calling the wording “one-sided.”
Andy Burnham will promise a “new path” for Britain in a speech later on Friday, after being confirmed as Labour leader, before taking over as prime minister on Monday.
Iran’s military spokesman warned that if the United States carries out a threat to strike Iranian infrastructure, Tehran will respond by destroying all infrastructure across the region, calling earlier US statements “empty.”
Rare protests followed Ukraine's dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov as parliament considered a new government during the country's ongoing war.