José Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile’s president, marking the country’s most significant shift to the right since democracy returned in 1990. The ceremony in Valparaíso was attended by international leaders, including Argentina’s Javier Milei, Spain’s King Felipe VI, and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. Kast, a Trump-inspired conservative, won the 2025 election in a landslide over communist candidate Jeannette Jara, campaigning … Continue reading Kast takes office in Chile

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was injured in a 28 February attack that killed six of his family members, including his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Tehran’s ambassador to Cyprus. Mojtaba sustained injuries to his legs and arms and has remained out of public view, partly due to security concerns over potential US or Israeli assassination attempts. The attack coincided with the start … Continue reading Mojtaba Khamenei was hurt in strike that killed his father, Iran’s Cyprus ambassador confirms

The UK Parliament has voted to remove hereditary aristocrats from the unelected House of Lords, ending centuries of tradition. The reform will oust dozens of dukes, earls, and viscounts who inherited seats, though some may stay by being converted into life peers. Government ministers hailed the change as a move toward meritocracy and a more democratic system. The House of Lords, long criticized for being … Continue reading Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years

President Donald Trump said the war with Iran will end “soon,” claiming U.S. forces have exceeded expectations in damaging Iranian targets. He noted that joint strikes with Israel targeted Iran over missile concerns, resulting in seven U.S. casualties and multiple injuries. The Pentagon reportedly spent $6.5 billion on munitions in the first two days, and gas prices have risen from $2.9 to $3.6 per gallon. … Continue reading Trump says war with Iran will end ‘soon’ as gas prices increase

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said the Republican Party has “lost the debate” on immigration, criticizing the way DHS handled deportations under Kristi Noem. Tillis argued that while the U.S. should focus on deporting illegal immigrants, resources should target the most dangerous individuals first. He specifically cited incidents in Minneapolis where federal officers fatally shot U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti, saying the approach under … Continue reading Tillis claims Republicans have ‘lost the debate’ on immigration

China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, emphasized the importance of continued engagement with the United States and signaled that preparations are underway for a planned summit between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump later this month. He said high‑level exchanges are “already on the table” and urged both sides to prepare thoroughly, manage differences, and avoid actions that could lead to misunderstanding or confrontation. … Continue reading China says ‘thorough preparations’ needed as Trump-Xi meeting hangs in the balance

President Trump said rising oil prices are “a very small price to pay” for global safety and peace amid the U.S. conflict with Iran. He argued that prices will drop once the threat from Iran’s nuclear program is eliminated. The conflict has driven up U.S. gasoline costs, with the national average rising 14% over the past week. Iran has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, … Continue reading Trump says rising oil prices ‘a very small price to pay’ for ‘safety and peace’

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