Nepal’s National Independent Party (Rastriya Swatantra), led by rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, is set for a landslide victory in the country’s first parliamentary election since youth-led protests ousted the long-ruling leadership. Early results show the party winning 103 of 165 directly elected seats and leading in 21 more, while also capturing about 51% of the proportional representation vote. The victory unseats Nepal’s historically dominant parties, the … Continue reading A new Nepali party, led by an ex-rapper, is set for a landslide win in parliamentary election

Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as its new Supreme Leader. The appointment gives him control over the Revolutionary Guard and other hardline groups, ensuring continued hardline rule in Iran. The Revolutionary Guard and Hezbollah have expressed support for the younger Khamenei, calling him the “Leader of the blessed Islamic revolution.” U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly rejected the … Continue reading Iran names Ayatollah Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, as new supreme leader

Thousands gathered in Chicago on March 6 to celebrate the life of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Feb. 17 at age 84. Jackson, a longtime advocate for social justice, worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr., led Operation Breadbasket, and founded the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Attendees included former presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and first ladies, with performances by Jennifer Hudson … Continue reading Former presidents, mourners are gathering to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson

The European Commission criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for remarks Hungary interpreted as a threat against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Zelenskyy had suggested giving the address of a “certain person”—widely understood to mean Orbán—to Ukrainian troops for a direct “talk in their own language,” prompting Hungarian outrage. Tensions between Kyiv and Budapest have grown over Hungary blocking a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine and … Continue reading EU blasts Zelenskyy over veiled threat against Orbán

Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales announced he is withdrawing from his reelection race after admitting to an affair with a former staffer, Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, who later died by suicide. Despite leaving the race, Gonzales said he will complete his current term in Congress. His decision follows pressure from GOP leadership and House colleagues, as well as a House Ethics Committee investigation into his conduct. … Continue reading Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide

Donald Trump nominated Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem after criticism of her $220 million ad campaign and leadership. Mullin, a first-term senator and member of the Cherokee Nation, is a staunch supporter of hardline immigration policies, backing mass deportations, defending ICE, and opposing sanctuary cities. He has drawn attention for controversial remarks, including suggesting American-born children … Continue reading Markwayne Mullin, Maga ‘warrior’ and ICE defender, to replace Kristi Noem

President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after criticism over her handling of immigration enforcement and disaster response. He announced he would nominate Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to replace her and named Noem as “Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas,” a new security initiative. Noem had faced intense scrutiny from Republicans over a $220 million ad campaign encouraging undocumented immigrants … Continue reading Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem