Turkey’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), reelected its chairman, Ozgur Ozel, on Sunday, two weeks after the arrest of Istanbul’s opposition Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Imamoglu, who had become the main rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was arrested on corruption charges, sparking widespread protests. The opposition claims the charges are politically motivated, while the government insists on judicial independence. While in prison, … Continue reading Turkish opposition party reelects chairman following arrest of Istanbul mayor

Australia’s opposition leader, Peter Dutton, withdrew two key election promises on Monday. The Liberal Party dropped its plan to require public servants to work in offices five days a week, except in exceptional circumstances, and abandoned a proposal to cut over 41,000 federal public sector jobs through forced redundancies. Instead, job reductions will be achieved through natural attrition and an employment freeze. Dutton admitted the … Continue reading Australian conservatives withdraw campaign pledge to stop remote work for public employees

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is concluding a three-day visit to Greenland, where she responded to U.S. President Trump’s desire for control of the strategically important island. Frederiksen firmly rejected the idea, stating, “you cannot annex another country,” even for security reasons. She defended Denmark’s investments in the Arctic and its role as a reliable NATO ally, emphasizing that the U.S. should work together with … Continue reading Trump ‘cannot annex another country’ says Danish leader as she visits Greenland

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit the White House on Monday to meet with President Trump. This will make him the first foreign leader to meet Trump in person to negotiate the removal of tariffs. The leaders are also expected to discuss the Iran nuclear crisis and the war in Gaza. Netanyahu’s visit is contingent on getting approval from judges in his … Continue reading Netanyahu planning to visit White House Monday

Senate Republicans approved a multitrillion-dollar tax and spending cut framework early Saturday, despite opposition from two Republicans, Susan Collins and Rand Paul. The vote paves the way for a tax cut bill, which President Trump has called central to his agenda. The package includes tax cuts that Republicans argue will prevent tax hikes for most Americans, but Democrats accuse it of benefiting the wealthy while … Continue reading Senate GOP approves framework for Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts

Barack Obama urged U.S. citizens, colleges, and law firms to resist Donald Trump’s political agenda, warning that Americans may need to sacrifice for democratic values. Speaking at Hamilton College, Obama criticized the Trump administration’s actions against universities that support free speech, particularly regarding Palestinian rights and antisemitism. He emphasized the importance of defending academic freedom and standing up against government intimidation. Obama also raised concerns … Continue reading Obama calls on citizens, colleges and law firms to resist Trump agenda

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for French far-right leader Marine Le Pen after a Paris court convicted her and other members of her National Rally party of embezzling EU funds. Le Pen was handed a five-year ban on running for office, potentially barring her from the 2027 presidential election unless she successfully appeals. Trump criticized the case, calling it a “Witch Hunt” and likening … Continue reading Trump says France should ‘free’ Marine Le Pen as he offers support to far-right leader