Politics
Party leaders in Scotland prepare their positions before the May Holyrood election campaign begins
6 January 2026 | 07:19
Party leaders in Scotland prepare their positions before the May Holyrood election campaign begins
Three major Scottish political parties have presented their campaign visions to voters in anticipation of the May election to the…
Lee Jae Myung of South Korea plans to meet with China’s Xi Jinping for diplomatic relations reset
5 January 2026 | 19:38
Lee Jae Myung of South Korea plans to meet with China’s Xi Jinping for diplomatic relations reset
South Korea’s leader Lee Jae Myung is preparing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to improve strained bilateral relations.…
The prime minister’s former adviser argues politicians have surrendered excessive power in their attempts to fulfill campaign promises
3 January 2026 | 07:43
The prime minister’s former adviser argues politicians have surrendered excessive power in their attempts to fulfill campaign promises
A former aide to the prime minister has raised concerns about how government operates, arguing that political leaders have surrendered…
Social media propelled Mamdani to prominence, but sustaining that momentum as New York’s mayor presents a different challenge entirely
2 January 2026 | 07:07
Social media propelled Mamdani to prominence, but sustaining that momentum as New York’s mayor presents a different challenge entirely
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, leveraged creative social media campaigns to win New York City’s mayoral race. His online…
Green politician willing to collaborate with Burnham rather than Starmer in effort to counter Reform’s political rise
1 January 2026 | 19:43
Green politician willing to collaborate with Burnham rather than Starmer in effort to counter Reform’s political rise
Zack Polanski, leader of the Green party, has indicated willingness to collaborate with Andy Burnham to counter Reform, while firmly…
Badenoch faces criticism while Tory shadow attorney general represents Roman Abramovich in legal matters
31 December 2025 | 06:40
Badenoch faces criticism while Tory shadow attorney general represents Roman Abramovich in legal matters
Kemi Badenoch faces mounting pressure following revelations that her shadow attorney general is representing Roman Abramovich, a Russian oligarch currently…
UK military intervention to remove Robert Mugabe was advised against by the Foreign Office
30 December 2025 | 19:03
UK military intervention to remove Robert Mugabe was advised against by the Foreign Office
Declassified documents reveal that in 2004, the Foreign Office explicitly advised against any military intervention to remove Zimbabwean president Robert…
Kosovo’s ruling party emerges victorious from elections that followed an extended period of governmental stalemate
29 December 2025 | 18:41
Kosovo’s ruling party emerges victorious from elections that followed an extended period of governmental stalemate
Vetevendosje, an Albanian nationalist party whose name translates to “self determination,” has achieved a decisive victory in Kosovo’s parliamentary elections.…
Military rulers in Myanmar stage an election while citizens express reluctance to participate with genuine enthusiasm or belief
27 December 2025 | 19:30
Military rulers in Myanmar stage an election while citizens express reluctance to participate with genuine enthusiasm or belief
Myanmar’s military junta is orchestrating an election on Sunday, its first since seizing power nearly five years ago in a…
Political donations require caps from UK ministers aiming to rebuild voter confidence in the system
26 December 2025 | 19:54
Political donations require caps from UK ministers aiming to rebuild voter confidence in the system
Civil society organizations are pressing government officials to implement restrictions on political donations as part of proposed electoral reforms. A…