Politics
Elections, government, and policy—from multiple perspectives. Ordered by original publication date from each source.
Messi scores again as Argentina beat Jordan, head into FIFA World Cup last 32 on a high
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout match with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday. The ageless Messi tops the scoring charts in North America as the tournament heads into the last 32. Cape Verde’s pla...
Mob vandalises suspect’s shop in murder case
SARGODHA: Angry mob vandalised the shop where eight-year-old Muntaha Zahra was killed on June 22. The youngsters destroyed the entire structure of the shop, Hanif Kiryana Store and in various videos circulating on social media, they are seen throwing the merchandise out on the road. They attempted t...
Mashal’s sister gets degree from Toronto varsity
SWABI: Iqbal Khan, father of Storee Saba Iqbal, who completed her graduation in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada, on June 19, has said that nearly a decade ago his son, Mashal Khan, was dragged out of his hostel room and lynched to death in a false blasphemy case in the campus...
SMOKERS’ CORNER: VICTIMHOOD NATIONALISM
In May 2025, the Pakistani armed forces achieved a major victory against their traditional adversary, India. Following this milestone, the state and government orchestrated a rapid ascent for Pakistan on the global stage, by successfully facilitating a dialogue between the United States and Iran at ...
Reform UK makes dramatic first impression in Senedd opposition role
With more than a third of Welsh parliament seats, Reform MSs have caused tears and walkouts – and voted against their own partyTears, walkouts, own-goal votes: the Welsh parliament has only been sitting for a few weeks, but Reform UK has already made a dramatic first impression in its new role as th...
Guardians or captors: the two faces of humanity
ON May 26, 2026, an elephant named Happy died at the Bronx Zoo in New York after more than 50 years in captivity and over two decades in effective solitude. Her death marked the end of a difficult life, but it also invites reflection on a legal and moral journey that connected a captive elephant in ...
UAE, Iran to resume flights from July 1, official says
TEHRAN: Direct flights between Iran and the United Arab Emirates will resume next week after aviation authorities in both countries approved the route, following a multi-month suspension of operations amid regional military escalations. Iranian and UAE aviation authorities had issued the necessary p...
Lebanon hit by Israel again despite signing peace deal
• Israeli defence minister warns Iran against ‘undermining’ Lebanon agreement• Hezbollah rejects framework pact, says it should be replaced by Islamabad MoU JERUSALEM / WASHINGTON: Israeli forces carried out drone and air strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanon’s state news agency reporte...
Govt school in Hyderabad among top 10 finalists for world’s best school prizes
KARACHI: A government school from Sindh — Govt Girls Lower Secondary School Tando Mir Ghulam Hussain — has brought international recognition to Pakistan as it has been named among the top 10 finalists worldwide in the community collaboration category of the World’s Best School Prizes 2026, presented...
Tremors felt across most parts of Pakistan
QUETTA / ISLAMABAD: A 5.9- magnitude earthquake originating in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region sent light to moderate tremors across Pakistan on Saturday, while a series of quakes in Balochistan damaged homes and injured several people over two days. The Hindu Kush earthquake struck at 6:35pm, ...
Trump scores another endorsement win with Louisiana Senate runoff victory
Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow defeats John Fleming in Louisiana's GOP Senate runoff, marking another victory for the president's endorsement power.
Louisiana Democrats pick rural farmer to challenge GOP in uphill Senate bid
Jamie Davis wins Louisiana's Democratic Senate runoff, defeating Gary Crockett to face a steep uphill climb in the reliably red state's Senate race.
How Andy Burnham's school teacher inspired him to believe in himself
Steve Harrington says he had to convince the front-runner for Labour leader into going to Cambridge University.
Judge rules Republican with same name as Sen Dan Sullivan can stay on Alaska primary ballot
A judge ruled Dan J. Sullivan can run against Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska's GOP primary, overturning the Division of Elections' disqualification.
Mamdani's suited pool plunge overshadowed by political clash with GOP gubernatorial candidate
Video shows Mayor Zohran Mamdani jumping into an East Harlem pool in a suit, but the event turned into a clash with Bruce Blakeman over remarks about a Dem congressional candidate.
Lib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidate
The party has admitted it unlawfully discriminated against David Campanale because of his religious beliefs.
Burnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chief
Former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says defence must be a priority for the next prime minister.
NY AG hopeful blasts Letitia James as Medicaid fraud recoveries collapse: 'She's not doing the job'
Saritha Komatireddy says Medicaid fraud recoveries fell from $168 million to $31 million under Letitia James and vows to add 20 prosecutors.
Trump nominates Oklahoma law enforcement veteran Lance Schroyer to lead ICE as permanent director
President Donald Trump nominates Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma State Trooper and U.S. Marine with 29 years of law enforcement experience, as the next ICE director.
Jeffries welcomes democratic socialists into the fold as critics warn party is revealing 'exactly who it is'
Hakeem Jeffries congratulated Democratic Socialists of America-backed nominees in New York, drawing criticism from the Republican Jewish Coalition.
Venezuela quakes kill almost 1,500, with millions more in need
The death toll in Venezuela’s twin earthquake disaster reached 1,430 on Saturday, with millions more feared to lack sanitation and other basic needs as the first US aid flights trickled into Caracas. Facing public outrage at the response by local officials, US-backed interim Venezuelan leader Delcy ...
Trump unloads on 'lunatic' John Bolton after ex-aide pleads guilty in classified docs case
President Trump mocked John Bolton on Truth Social after his former national security advisor pleaded guilty to unauthorized possession of classified documents.
Marcelo Bielsa: The coach who changed football, but not his ways
Marcelo Bielsa has never cared much for appearances. When FIFA gathered coaches for its official World Cup photoshoot earlier this month, Uruguay’s manager stood with his hands in his pockets, looking down rather than towards the camera. Asked afterwards why he refused to pose conventionally, the 70...
Former House intel leader points to Dem rhetoric 'encouraging' violence; eighth man charged in UFC terror plot
Mike Rogers blames Democratic rhetoric for fueling political violence after alleged plot targeting UFC Freedom 250 event in D.C. was uncovered.