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Indonesia’s President Prabowo Appoints Career Diplomat Arrmanatha Nasir as Foreign Minister
3 weeks ago
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Appoints Career Diplomat Arrmanatha Nasir as Foreign Minister
The appointment marks a significant shift in Jakarta’s diplomatic leadership, bringing a senior multilateral figure to the top of the…
DOJ Escalates Legal Clash With California Over Voter Rolls; Federal Officials Dispute Local Fraud Claims
3 weeks ago
DOJ Escalates Legal Clash With California Over Voter Rolls; Federal Officials Dispute Local Fraud Claims
The legal standoff follows a demand by U.S. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon for an electronic copy of the statewide…
Italy’s May 29 General Strike Disrupts National Transport, Affecting 179,000 Passengers
3 weeks ago
Italy’s May 29 General Strike Disrupts National Transport, Affecting 179,000 Passengers
The central development of the day was the comprehensive halt of the transportation sector. The strike affected flights, trains, ferries,…
Prabowo commemorates Pancasila Sanctity Day with tributes at Lubang Buaya and museum visit
3 weeks ago
Prabowo commemorates Pancasila Sanctity Day with tributes at Lubang Buaya and museum visit
The date of September 30 is inextricably linked in the Indonesian public consciousness to the events of 1965, when a…
Finance Minister Warns of Municipal Budget Overhaul and Confirms G20 Return Amid US Tensions
4 weeks ago
Finance Minister Warns of Municipal Budget Overhaul and Confirms G20 Return Amid US Tensions
The diplomatic hiatus follows South Africa’s tenure as G20 president from December 2024 to November 2025, during which it hosted…
Helen Zille Draws Coalition Red Lines as DA Targets Johannesburg Majority
4 weeks ago
Helen Zille Draws Coalition Red Lines as DA Targets Johannesburg Majority
Zille’s comments underscore a strategic shift in the Democratic Alliance’s approach to the upcoming 4 November local government elections. Rather…
Madrid regional president Ayuso defends eviction of 87-year-old, links case to Ceuta migration crisis
4 weeks ago
Madrid regional president Ayuso defends eviction of 87-year-old, links case to Ceuta migration crisis
In a post on X, Ayuso described the central government as the "ultra-left" that has "never cared about evictions," claiming…
Romania’s PM Ciolacu Resigns After Far-Right Candidate Leads Presidential Runoff
4 weeks ago
Romania’s PM Ciolacu Resigns After Far-Right Candidate Leads Presidential Runoff
“Rather than let the future president replace me, I decided to resign myself,” Ciolacu told reporters following a meeting at…
Video of Trump and Prabowo discussing business ventures sparks conflict of interest scrutiny
4 weeks ago
Video of Trump and Prabowo discussing business ventures sparks conflict of interest scrutiny
Trump responded by offering to have Eric call, adding, “He’s such a good boy.” Prabowo clarified he might also want…
Colombian Council of State suspends designation of M-19 leader’s hat as national cultural heritage
4 weeks ago
Colombian Council of State suspends designation of M-19 leader’s hat as national cultural heritage
The suspension halts the legal status of the hat, which was unveiled by President Gustavo Petro at the Casa de…