Politics
Elections, government, and policy—from multiple perspectives. Ordered by original publication date from each source.
Aleema Khan condemns violence against journalists by PTI workers
On questions about properties in US, says a journalist's job is to report with evidence
Prophecy, politics & the poetic imagination
Humans crave order & meaning in face of chaos. Waiting for a saviour turns hope into a tool of control
The day after doctrine: Russia’s nuclear dilemma & the South Asian precedent
As thresholds dissolve and deterrence becomes theatre-specific, nuclear restraint risks becoming obsolete
Trump’s war on the undocumented
Brutal raids reopen America’s colonial wounds, redrawing who counts as human, citizen and expendable
The weaponised fool
From the US to India, the UK to Argentina, the ‘fool’, it turns out, is not a bug in modern politics. He is a feature
Polish opposition candidate Nawrocki wins presidential vote
Poland runoff sees record 71.3% turnout, Karol Nawrocki wins with 50.9% of vote, according to the election commission
Germany lifts missile limits for Ukraine after Russian strikes
Allies show growing unity after weekend attacks on civilians
Ukraine reports Russia’s largest drone attack since war began
Ukrainian officials said 88 drones were intercepted while another 128 veered off course without causing damage.
Maori MPs face suspension after Haka protest in New Zealand parliament
Supporters say the MPs stood firm for indigenous dignity and history
Trump talks with Syria's al Sharaa to normalise Washington-Damascus ties
Trump urges al-Sharaa to deport Palestinians classified as “terrorists” and sign the Abraham Accords with Israel.
UN mission calls for de-escalation after militant group leader killed in Libya
Violence reported after Abdulghani “Ghaniwa” Kikli, SSA commander linked to Libya’s GNU, was killed in Abu Salim.
Trump kicks off Middle East tour with visit to Saudi Arabia
Trump descended Air Force One to a warm welcome from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Israel attacks ports in Yemen's Hodeidah
Prior to attack, Israel issued warning to three Red Sea ports ie Ras Isa, Hodeidah, and Salif ports.
Trump to sign order cutting US drug prices to match lowest global rates
Effort may reshape global drug pricing dynamics
Ukraine arrests two Hungarians over alleged spy plot
SBU says the “traitors” had used their past military experience to gain access to sensitive locations.
Indian authorities detain journalist Hilal Mir for sharing poem on social media
International journalist accused of 'contact with foreign numbers linked to suspicious activity.'
US-UK trade deal expected as Trump promises 'big announcement'
Deal may boost US-UK ties while easing pressure on tech firms and manufacturing sectors.
Top US and China trade envoys to hold crucial meeting in Geneva amid trade war
Analysts say face-to-face talks could ease strains on global trade and reduce uncertainty.
Trump’s cowboy capitalism and 'anti-Nixon Shock'
The US president’s economic strategy is torching wallets at home, while weaponising the dollar
Economic fears and US threats loom over Canada’s election day
Strong voter enthusiasm highlights the growing stakes for Canada's political and economic path.
From Pulwama to Pahalgam
7 years after Pulwama & Balakot, India once again follows the same script after the Pahalgam attack
GOP Rep. Don Bacon admits they "made a mistake" with Trump’s tariff powers
GOP Rep. Don Bacon calls for restoring tariff authority to Congress as Trump’s trade policies face scrutiny.
Minnesota sues Trump’s EPA and Citibank over Green Bank funding freeze
Minnesota sues Trump’s EPA for freezing green bank funds, calling it an illegal climate policy rollback.
Florida sues Healthcare company for $5M repayment, alleges funds fueled CEO's US Congress campaign
Florida sues Trinity Health Care, claiming $5M overpayment funded CEO's congressional campaign amid ethics complaints.