Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigned after the center-left opposition narrowly won the parliamentary election, taking 176 seats to the governing bloc’s 173. Former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, leader of the Social Democrats, is now expected to negotiate with other parties in her bloc to form a new government. However, disagreements between potential coalition partners, particularly the Center Party and Left Party, could make forming … Continue reading Left alliance wins Swedish election as PM Kristersson quits

President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court after it rejected his administration’s effort to restrict mail-in voting for the 2026 midterm elections. Trump said the justices who ruled against him were not the people he had expected when he nominated them and specifically praised Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, who dissented. The administration had sought to give the U.S. Postal Service a larger role … Continue reading Trump slams the Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots

Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon appeared together at a Washington, D.C., event calling for greater restrictions on the development of artificial intelligence. Sanders warned that advanced AI could surpass human control and said he plans to introduce legislation banning the development of “superintelligent” AI. Bannon also called for limits on AI while emphasizing national security and restrictions on the transfer of technology and knowledge between … Continue reading Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon call for curbs on AI

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has backed Saudi Arabia’s calls for safe and unrestricted navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait. During a meeting in Cairo, Sisi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also discussed strengthening regional security and pursuing a political solution to the conflict in Yemen. The talks come as Yemen’s Houthi rebels have captured key coastal areas, including the port … Continue reading Egypt’s el-Sisi meets MBS, backs Saudi call for secure Red Sea navigation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has canceled his planned trip to New York next week to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The decision comes as his government faces growing political uncertainty following elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin. Merz was originally scheduled to address the U.N. General Assembly and receive the Henry Kissinger Prize on September 22. His cancellation allows him to remain in Berlin … Continue reading Merz to cancel UN trip amid party infighting

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will pursue a closer security and economic relationship with the European Union as it seeks to diversify trade and reduce reliance on the United States. Speaking at Canada’s first Investment Summit, Carney promoted the country as a destination for global investment and announced new incentives to encourage business spending. The Canadian government said the summit generated nearly C$500 … Continue reading Carney says Canada will pursue ‘unique security and economic alliance’ with EU

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run. Newsom said competing against Harris, who is also from California, would create unnecessary conflict and waste voters’ time. Although Newsom has not committed to a presidential campaign, he has been building a national profile and criticizing President Donald Trump. Harris has also not … Continue reading Gavin Newsom says he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate on Monday for the first time in three months following hospitalization after a fall at his home. The 84-year-old senator later revealed that he had briefly lost consciousness from the fall and was also treated for mild pneumonia. McConnell appeared in a wheelchair and spoke slowly to reporters, saying he had returned to work on a farm … Continue reading McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization

Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed creating an open-source artificial intelligence zone for BRICS countries, with China taking the lead. The initiative would promote cooperation on developing and applying large language models, along with specialized AI research and training programs. Xi said the goal is to build an open AI ecosystem that allows BRICS nations to work more closely on the technology. He also called … Continue reading China’s Xi Jinping proposes BRICS ‘open-source AI zone’

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reversed an earlier decision and will attend a major speech by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Her attendance comes as the European Union and Canada seek to strengthen their relationship amid growing geopolitical and economic challenges. Carney’s speech is expected to highlight Canada’s evolving role in international affairs and its cooperation with European partners. Von der Leyen’s … Continue reading Von der Leyen U-turns, will attend landmark Carney speech

President Donald Trump said Russia’s war in Ukraine could be contributing to higher gasoline and diesel prices in the United States. Trump has argued that ending the conflict could help ease pressure on global energy markets and reduce fuel costs. The war has disrupted energy supplies and trade, contributing to uncertainty in international oil markets. Higher crude oil prices can increase the cost of gasoline … Continue reading Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to avoid energy targets as fuel prices rise

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned that President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend could have significant financial consequences if implemented. Trump has proposed giving every adult U.S. citizen $5,000 if Republicans win control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. The proposal has drawn attention because analysts estimate the payments could cost more than $1.2 trillion and substantially increase the federal deficit. DeSantis … Continue reading DeSantis issues warning on Trump $5K dividend

Donald Trump closed the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention in Dallas by urging supporters to “pretend” he was on the ballot in November’s elections. Trump is facing low approval ratings amid concerns over rising prices and the war in Iran, while Republicans are facing the possibility of losing control of Congress. He asked supporters to rally their families and friends to vote Republican, emphasizing the … Continue reading ‘I’m on the ticket’: Trump implores Republicans to vote in November at midterm convention

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in India for a BRICS summit focused on conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine and global economic challenges. Putin met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called for conflicts to be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy while discussing maritime security and trade. Modi also met Pezeshkian and emphasized protecting freedom of navigation, commercial … Continue reading Putin, Pezeshkian in India for BRICS summit clouded by Iran and Ukraine war

Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is seeking a second term in Sunday’s parliamentary election, using the slogan “make Sweden great again.” The latest polls show the race between the two main political blocs narrowing, potentially making it more difficult to form a government after the election. Kristersson’s campaign comes as Sweden faces key debates over the country’s future direction and domestic policies. The leaders of … Continue reading Sweden’s PM channels Trump saying he wants to ‘make Sweden great again’ ahead of election

Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says the White House has underestimated how President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is hurting her state. Collins said she has raised her concerns directly with Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, but has not spoken with Trump himself. She warned that tariffs could significantly hurt Maine families, small manufacturers and agricultural businesses that … Continue reading Susan Collins says the White House has ‘underestimated’ impact of Canada tariffs

President Donald Trump gave $45,000 holiday cash gifts to three White House aides, according to recently released financial disclosures. Natalie Harp, Margo Martin and Chamberlain Harris each received $45,000, while another aide, Walt Nauta, received $20,000. The gifts amounted to roughly one-third of the annual salaries of the three aides who received $45,000. The large payments have raised questions from government ethics experts about whether … Continue reading Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, public records show

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) over its calls for “remigration,” a policy advocating the removal of migrants from Germany. Merz said the AfD’s proposals amount to a form of ethnic cleansing and warned that such ideas threaten Germany’s democratic values. The AfD has made tougher immigration controls and the deportation of migrants central parts of its political platform. … Continue reading German far right’s ‘remigration’ plans amount to ethnic cleansing, says Merz

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has called a snap parliamentary election for October 25 following nearly two years of mass protests against his government. The protests began after a train station canopy collapsed in Novi Sad in November 2024, killing 16 people and sparking demands for accountability and an end to corruption. Vucic’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party faces a growing challenge from a student-backed political movement … Continue reading Serbia’s Vucic calls snap parliamentary election for October

Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Donald Trump during a phone call that Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe, according to the Kremlin. Putin’s statement came as several European governments have accused Russia of carrying out sabotage and other hostile activities on European soil. The roughly hour-long conversation focused heavily on the war in Ukraine, with Putin discussing the battlefield situation and what he … Continue reading Putin tells Trump that Russia doesn’t have aggressive intentions toward Europe

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged Greenland to strengthen its relationship with Europe as tensions continue over U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for greater control of the Arctic island. During her visit to Greenland, von der Leyen signed a joint declaration aimed at deepening cooperation between Greenland, Denmark, and the European Union. The EU also announced €200 million in additional funding over … Continue reading Von der Leyen: Greenland is choosing Europe and Europe is choosing Greenland

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly surprised by a letter from King Charles III reaffirming that they are no longer working members of the British royal family. The letter, sent to senior government and military officials, made clear that the couple should be treated as private citizens and will not resume official royal duties. Harry and Meghan’s spokesperson said they were informed only shortly … Continue reading Harry and Meghan ‘surprised’ by King’s letter making clear they remain non-working royals

Sen. John Fetterman is facing criticism after a Wall Street Journal investigation alleged that he has frequently avoided parts of his Senate responsibilities and meetings with constituents. The report, based on interviews with former staff members and other sources, describes Fetterman as increasingly disengaged from routine Senate work while devoting significant attention to media appearances and other priorities.  One example cited was Fetterman canceling a … Continue reading Fetterman denies allegations from staffers in new report

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Moscow and Kyiv in an effort to restart stalled peace negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The two met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for more than three hours, where they discussed possible ideas for a settlement, although no breakthrough was announced.  The envoys then traveled to Kyiv and held what Ukrainian … Continue reading Witkoff and Kushner hold Ukraine talks after meeting Putin

President Donald Trump suggested renaming the state of New Mexico to “New America” in a Truth Social post on Sunday, September 6. Trump shared a map showing the word “Mexico” crossed out and replaced with “America,” and the White House later reposted the image.  The post came after Trump had already ordered the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario changed to the Gulf of … Continue reading New Mexico governor rips Trump’s ‘New America’ post, says name ‘isn’t up for debate’