Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor following serious sexual misconduct allegations that led to a rapid collapse of his bid. The allegations, reported by major outlets, include claims from multiple women and are being investigated by prosecutors in New York and California, while Swalwell has denied all accusations and called them false. Within hours of the reports, key Democratic allies withdrew their … Continue reading Eric Swalwell ends bid for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to join a U.S.-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead to avoid deploying warships in the operation. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the blockade after failed nuclear negotiations with Iran and said allied countries would support the effort. The UK government said it would focus on mine-clearing and protecting navigation rather than enforcing the blockade itself. … Continue reading Starmer refuses to join Trump’s Hormuz blockade

Iraq’s parliament elected Nizar Amidi as president after months of political deadlock following inconclusive elections. His appointment comes amid regional turmoil, as Iraq faces economic and security pressures linked to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, including disrupted oil exports. Amidi, backed by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, won decisively in a second round of voting after no candidate secured the required majority initially. Under Iraq’s … Continue reading Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president

Polls have closed in Peru’s presidential and legislative elections, with no clear winner emerging in a crowded field of 35 candidates amid ongoing political instability. Early exit polls show right-leaning candidate Keiko Fujimori in the lead, followed by leftist and centrist rivals, but no one is close to the 50% needed to win outright. If the results hold, the top two candidates will advance to … Continue reading Peru votes for ninth president in less than decade

Donald Trump criticized several right-wing media figures, including Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones over their opposition to his stance on the Iran war. Donald Trump defended U.S. military involvement in Iran and dismissed the commentators as “not MAGA” and “losers.” The dispute reflects growing divisions within the MAGA movement over Donald Trump’s Middle East policies. Some of the figures have sharply criticized Donald Trump’s rhetoric and even called for his removal or … Continue reading Trump blasts MAGA influencers who have split with him over Iran

Donald Trump publicly urged voters in Hungary to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the country’s upcoming election. Donald Trump praised Viktor Orbán as a strong leader and formally endorsed him, highlighting close United States-Hungary relations. The endorsement comes as Viktor Orbán faces a difficult reelection challenge from the opposition Tisza party ahead of the April 12 vote. Viktor Orbán, in power since 2010, has been a polarizing figure due to his governance style and ties to Russia, … Continue reading Trump urges Hungarians to ‘get out and vote for’ ally Orbán as election looms

White House officials sent an internal email reminding staff not to use nonpublic information for trading or betting on prediction markets like Kalshi or Polymarket. The March 24 message warned that such activity is a criminal offense and violates federal ethics rules. It came amid media concerns about possible misuse of sensitive information for financial gain by government employees. The warning followed reports of unusual market activity around … Continue reading White House staff received email warning them not to place bets on prediction markets

Keir Starmer said he is frustrated that UK energy bills fluctuate due to global actions by leaders including Vladimir Putinand Donald Trump. He made the comments amid volatile oil prices linked to the United States-Israel conflict with Iran and a fragile ceasefire. Keir Starmer also criticized Israel, saying its strikes in Lebanon during the ceasefire were “wrong.” The remarks highlight how global conflicts continue to affect energy costs and domestic economies in the United Kingdom, CNBC has … Continue reading Keir Starmer: ‘I’m fed up’ with Trump and Putin affecting UK energy costs

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called on Israel to stop its strikes in Lebanon, saying they go beyond self-defense and risk undermining a fragile United States-Iran ceasefire. Her remarks followed reports of heavy casualties in Israeli airstrikes, drawing similar criticism from the United Nations. Israel rejected the criticism, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying it will continue operations against Hezbollah with force. Israel and the United States argue that Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire, while Iran says the agreement … Continue reading EU’s Kallas urges ‘heavy-handed’ Israel to end strikes in Lebanon