Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, 80, has confirmed he will run in next year’s election, aiming to extend his nearly 40-year rule. His National Resistance Movement (NRM) removed term and age limits to keep him in power. Critics accuse Museveni of suppressing dissent and using security forces to maintain control. Opposition leader Bobi Wine plans to run again after rejecting the 2021 results as fraudulent, Al-Jazeera … Continue reading Uganda’s President Museveni confirms bid to extend nearly 40-year rule

Hong Kong’s League of Social Democrats, the city’s last active protest group, has announced its disbandment due to mounting political pressure and fear of repercussions under the national security laws. The move comes ahead of the fifth anniversary of Beijing’s sweeping legislation, which critics say has crushed dissent and opposition. Over nearly 20 years, the group endured arrests, internal struggles, and suppression. Leaders cited increasing … Continue reading One of Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy parties disbands

Jeannette Jara, Chile’s former labor minister and a member of the Communist Party, won the left-wing primary with over 60% of the vote, defeating moderate rival Carolina Toha. Jara will be the government’s candidate in the November presidential election, facing strong center-right and far-right challengers amid declining popularity for the ruling coalition. Known for her work raising the minimum wage and cutting the workweek, Jara … Continue reading Chile communist Jeannette Jara to lead beleaguered ruling coalition at election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s recent military success in Iran has created new opportunities to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, signaling a shift in focus from defeating Hamas to prioritizing their return. His comments mark a change from earlier pledges of “total victory” over Hamas. The Hostages Families Forum urged a comprehensive deal to bring all 50 hostages home. Meanwhile, … Continue reading Netanyahu says ‘opportunities have opened up’ to free hostages, as Trump demands Gaza ‘deal’

President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” cleared a key Senate vote 51–49, with Republicans largely united behind it despite Democratic opposition. Sen. Ron Johnson switched to a “yes,” calling it a vital step toward fiscal responsibility. Democrats condemned the nearly 1,000-page bill as radical and plan to delay debate by forcing a full reading, Fox News has reported. Trump praised GOP senators for advancing his … Continue reading Trump, lawmakers react after ‘big, beautiful bill’ clears Senate hurdle

Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was laid to rest with her husband on Saturday, weeks after they were killed in a politically motivated attack at their home. Authorities say the suspect, who also targeted other lawmakers, posed as a law enforcement officer to carry out the shootings. The attack, which left two others injured, prompted Minnesota’s largest manhunt. Thousands mourned Hortman, who was the … Continue reading Joe Biden, Kamala Harris among attendees as slain Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman laid to rest

Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim vowed not to be intimidated after Czech intelligence revealed Chinese diplomats planned to stage a car collision during her visit to Prague in March 2024. Czech officials said the plot, coordinated from the Chinese embassy, aimed to “demonstratively confront” her but was stopped in the planning stage. Taiwan condemned the actions as a serious threat to Hsiao’s safety and demanded … Continue reading China ‘planned car collision’ during Taiwan vice-president’s visit to Prague

After the apparent victory of Zohran Mamdani in New York’s Democratic mayoral primary, the Instagram account of the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee—who died last year—was seen liking a congratulatory post, highlighting a growing trend of social media activity from accounts of deceased lawmakers. Other examples include the late Rep. Sylvester Turner’s account changing its profile picture and posting after his death, and Rep. Gerry … Continue reading Dead members of Congress can’t stop posting on social media

Elon Musk blasted the Senate’s large domestic policy bill on Saturday, calling it “utterly insane” and “destructive” for raising taxes on clean energy projects like solar, batteries, wind, geothermal, and nuclear. He argued it would kill millions of jobs and harm U.S. competitiveness while subsidizing coal for steel production. The bill, backed by President Trump, has fueled a public feud between Musk and Trump after … Continue reading Elon Musk rips into ‘utterly insane’ Trump-backed megabill