Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has given himself one year to resolve the country’s challenges, pledging to resign if problems persist, during a town-hall-style meeting with government supporters. The dialogue comes amid ongoing protests led by the youth movement Gen Z Mada, which has rejected engagement, accusing the government of repression and human rights abuses. Rajoelina promised that ongoing power projects would add 265 megawatts to … Continue reading Madagascar president asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised the legacy of the Workers’ Party of Korea ahead of its 80th anniversary, as delegations from China, Russia, and Vietnam arrived in Pyongyang for celebrations. Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Russian delegation led by former President Dmitry Medvedev, and Vietnam’s Communist Party chief To Lam attended, with Lam’s visit marking the first by a Vietnamese party leader in nearly … Continue reading North Korea’s Kim lauds ruling party as foreign delegations visit for 80th anniversary

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Thursday during his first visit to India, aimed at strengthening trade and business ties. The meeting comes after the UK and India signed a landmark trade deal in July, expected to boost the UK’s GDP by £4.8 billion annually and increase bilateral trade by £25.5 billion by 2040. Starmer, leading … Continue reading Starmer meets Modi on his first visit to India

Speaker Mike Johnson clashed with Democratic Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly on Wednesday over the ongoing government shutdown and the delayed swearing-in of Arizona Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva. The senators accused Johnson of stalling Grijalva’s swearing-in to block her from becoming the 218th signature needed to force a House vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. Johnson denied the claim, saying Grijalva’s election occurred while the … Continue reading Speaker clashes with Dem senators over Epstein files amid shutdown

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sharply condemned Antifa during a White House roundtable on Wednesday, comparing the group to international terror organizations such as ISIS and Hezbollah. Speaking alongside President Donald Trump and other top officials, Noem claimed Antifa operates as a “sophisticated network” intent on destroying American society and endangering law enforcement and civilians. She said recent arrests in Portland were helping investigators uncover … Continue reading Noem likens Antifa to ISIS, other terror groups that want to ‘kill’ Americans

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene broke with GOP leaders on Wednesday, urging Speaker Mike Johnson to reconvene the House amid the ongoing government shutdown and rising tensions over health care policy. In an interview with CNN, Greene warned that Republicans risk voter backlash if they fail to address surging health insurance costs tied to the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies. She criticized both parties — … Continue reading MTG calls on Speaker Johnson to bring House back to DC

With less than a month before Election Day, Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli clashed fiercely in their final debate for New Jersey governor. The candidates traded personal attacks — Sherrill accused Ciattarelli of profiting from the opioid crisis, while he alleged she broke disclosure laws and questioned her military record. The debate also focused on state issues such as taxes, energy costs, … Continue reading Democrat, Republican nominees in key race for governor blast each other on debate stage

A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily lifted a lower court order blocking President Trump from federalizing Oregon National Guard troops, though he still cannot deploy them in the state. The Ninth Circuit’s administrative stay pauses U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut’s earlier ruling while the court considers the administration’s appeal, maintaining the “status quo” in which the troops are federalized but not deployed. Immergut had … Continue reading Appeals court restores Trump’s control over Oregon National Guard

The FBI analyzed the cellphone “tolling data” of nine Republican lawmakers as part of its 2023 probe into the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, GOP senators revealed Monday. The data, collected under the “Arctic Frost” investigation, focused on call metadata—who was called, along with time, date, and duration—but did not include call content. Lawmakers identified include Sens. Ron Johnson, Lindsey Graham, Bill Hagerty, Josh Hawley, Dan … Continue reading FBI analyzed Republican lawmakers’ phone records during Jan. 6 probe

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will face the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday amid heightened scrutiny of President Trump’s interventions in the justice system and law enforcement actions. Lawmakers are expected to question her on high-profile moves, including the indictment of former FBI director James Comey, which came after the dismissal of a top federal prosecutor. Bondi defended the charges on social media, framing them … Continue reading Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify before Congress

Utah lawmakers on Monday approved new congressional district lines aimed at preserving the state’s all-Republican delegation after a court ordered redistricting ahead of next year’s midterms. The proposed map splits Democratic-leaning Salt Lake County into two districts instead of four, making them somewhat more competitive while keeping the other districts solidly GOP. Republicans defended the map as compliant with a 2018 voter-approved measure prohibiting gerrymandering … Continue reading Utah lawmakers pass new GOP-backed congressional map

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet President Donald Trump in the Oval Office Tuesday amid strained U.S.-Canada relations caused by trade disputes and tariff threats. The visit comes ahead of the 2026 review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which is vital to Canada as more than 77% of its exports go to the U.S. While Canada hopes to ease sector-specific tariffs, such … Continue reading Canadian PM Carney visits Trump

Virginia’s gubernatorial race, long focused on issues like affordability, abortion, and transgender rights, was shaken Friday by revelations that Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones had once suggested via text that a top Republican lawmaker be shot. The resurfaced messages drew bipartisan criticism and forced Democratic front-runner Abigail Spanberger to defend herself, giving Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears a potential opening. Spanberger has maintained strong … Continue reading Virginia Democratic AG nominee’s violent texts shake up the closing weeks of the state’s race for governor