Masoud Pezeshkian, the sole reformist candidate in Iran’s recent presidential election, has emerged from relative obscurity to become the ninth president of the Islamic Republic. This surprising victory has sparked hope among Iran’s reformists after years of dominance by conservative and ultraconservative factions. Pezeshkian, a 69-year-old heart surgeon, won around […]
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A left-wing coalition has emerged as the dominant force in the French parliament following tactical voting that stymied the far right, though the future government’s composition remains uncertain due to no group securing an absolute majority. The unexpected success of the left-wing New Popular Front, which secured 182 seats, compared […]
Keir Starmer is projected to be Britain’s next prime minister, with his Labour Party expected to secure a significant majority in the parliamentary election, according to an exit poll on Thursday. In contrast, Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives are forecast to endure historic losses. The centre-left Labour Party is on track to […]
Rebel Senator Fatima Payman has quit the Labor party and will serve as an independent following her suspension from the caucus. In a press conference on Thursday, Senator Payman, who said she would not align herself with any Muslim community-affiliated party, questioned the Labor party’s core values. “Unlike my colleagues, […]
President Biden has communicated to key allies that the upcoming days are crucial, acknowledging that his chances of salvaging his candidacy hinge on convincing voters of his competence following a disastrous debate performance last week. According to two allies who have spoken with him, Mr. Biden has stressed his deep […]
Donald J. Trump initiated efforts on Monday to overturn his recent criminal conviction in Manhattan and delay his forthcoming sentencing. This move cites a new Supreme Court ruling that grants him broad immunity from prosecution for official actions taken during his presidency, according to a person familiar with the matter. […]
Rebel Senator Fatima Payman has escalated her confrontation with the Labor Party by claiming “some members” are trying to intimidate her into quitting the Senate. The government is uncertain whether the Greens will exploit the situation with another pro-Palestinian motion to have Payman – suspended from caucus but not expelled […]
In the wake of President Biden’s missteps during Thursday’s debate, his allies have publicly downplayed the incident, criticising the “overreaction” of anxious Democrats. They have highlighted a record influx of campaign donations and pointed to the historical trend of incumbents stumbling in their first debates. Behind the scenes, Biden’s team […]
In the wake of growing unrest and severe backlash, Kenyan President William Ruto has found himself at the centre of a political storm. Labelled a “puppet of the West” by critics, calls for his resignation have intensified following his controversial finance bill proposal aimed at raising additional funds to manage […]
The president of Kenya, William Ruto, has rejected a bill to raise taxes a day after violent protests erupted across the country following its approval by parliament. Ruto’s unexpected decision not to sign the finance bill came after violent clashes between police and protesters at the Kenyan assembly and nationwide […]
