With a September 30 deadline looming, Congress faces a critical debate to prevent a government shutdown. House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, have proposed a six-month stopgap measure linked to a controversial bill advocating stricter voter registration requirements, known as the SAVE Act. This proposal aims to extend funding while addressing Republican priorities but faces strong opposition from Democrats and skepticism within the GOP. … Continue reading Government shutdown looms as Congress faces funding fight

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for Islamic countries to form an alliance against what he described as Israel’s “growing threat of expansionism.” His comments followed reports that Israeli troops killed a Turkish-American woman participating in a protest against Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank. Erdogan criticized Israel’s actions and warned of potential future aggression towards other regional countries. He also highlighted Turkey’s … Continue reading Erdogan seeks Islamic alliance against Israel

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed Italy’s strong support for Ukraine during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky at the TEHA business forum on Lake Como. They discussed Ukraine’s plans for ending the war with Russia and future reconstruction efforts. Meloni emphasized Italy’s commitment to Ukraine as both a moral and national interest and highlighted the importance of continued Western support. She also noted that … Continue reading Italy’s Meloni pledges unwavering support for Ukraine after Zelensky talks

Thousands protested across France on Saturday against President Emmanuel Macron’s appointment of conservative Michel Barnier as prime minister. Critics, led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon of the France Unbowed party, view the appointment as undermining the will of voters from July’s divisive legislative elections. Protesters, gathering in about 150 locations including Paris and Montauban, accused Macron of a “power grab” and denied democracy. Barnier, who replaces the … Continue reading Protesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as prime minister

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez arrived in Madrid on Sunday, fleeing an arrest warrant for terrorism and conspiracy related to July’s contested presidential election. Gonzalez, now seeking asylum in Spain, had been staying at the Spanish embassy in Caracas after leaving the Dutch embassy, where he had taken refuge from late July until early September. The Venezuelan government allowed his departure to ease political tensions. … Continue reading Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez lands in Spain seeking asylum after disputed election

Alaska Democrats have sued the Alaska Division of Elections to remove Eric Hafner, an imprisoned congressional candidate, from the November ballot. Hafner, serving a 20-year prison sentence in New York for threatening officials, qualified for the ballot after two GOP candidates withdrew from the race. Democratic leaders argue Hafner, who has never lived in Alaska, violates the residency requirement for congressional candidates, The Washington Examiner … Continue reading Alaska Democrats sue to kick their own incarcerated candidate off the ballot