Politics & Government

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QatarAl Jazeera4dPolitics & Government

Egypt Parliament Delays Vote on Military Support for Saudi Arabia

The Egyptian parliament has postponed a vote on providing military support to Saudi Arabia, amidst rising opposition. The parliamentary session was adjourned due to disagreements surrounding the clarity of the commitment being asked of lawmakers. An opposition party instructed its members to abstain

NigeriaPunch4dPolitics & Government

Ex-Nigerian Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies at 71, Mourned by Former Envoy

Former Nigerian Ambassador Oma Djebah has expressed grief over the passing of Emmanuel Uduaghan, the ex-Governor of Delta State, who died at the age of 71. Djebah lauded Uduaghan’s dedicated service and significant contributions to the development of Delta State and Nigeria as a whole. The former en

IranMehr News4dPolitics & Government

Iran Determined to Strengthen Strategic Ties with Russia: Official

Major General Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), affirmed Tehran’s commitment to bolstering strategic relations with Moscow during a meeting with the visiting Russian foreign minister. The meeting, held in Tehran, underscored Iran’s resolve to deepen coopera

SenegalSeneweb4dPolitics & Government

Senegal's Opposition Threatens Budget Vote Rejection, Raising Political Stakes

Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party has announced its refusal to vote in favor of the 2026 amended finance law in Senegal. This rejection would place the Senegalese executive in a challenging position, though not automatically triggering government collapse or parliamentary dissolution. Sonko argues the bi

IranMehr News4dPolitics & Government

Iran Summons German Ambassador Over Allegations of Baseless Conduct

Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned German Ambassador Axel Dittmann to express strong objection to recurring accusations made by German officials against Tehran. The summon occurred on Monday in **TEHRAN** as a formal protest against what Iranian authorities deem “baseless allegations.” These allegatio

SerbiaN1 Info4dPolitics & Government

US Federal Authorities Arrest Dozens in California for Illegal Voting

US federal authorities have arrested approximately thirty foreign nationals in California today. The individuals are suspected of illegally registering to vote in elections despite not being citizens. The arrests stem from concerns about voter fraud and the integrity of the electoral process. Offici

GhanaDaily Graphic4dPolitics & Government

Sierra Leone’s 24-Hour Economy Policy: Job Creation Numbers Remain Unclear

Abdul-Nasser Suglo Alidu, Chief Programme Officer of the 24-hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat in Sierra Leone, has stated the secretariat currently lacks comprehensive data regarding job creation resulting from the government’s 24-hour economy initiative. The flagship polic

AustraliaABC News Australia4dPolitics & Government

Sydney Protesters Allege Excessive Force by Police During Rally

A court in Sydney was presented with video evidence alleging excessive force used by police during a protest held against the Israeli president in Sydney. The footage reportedly shows officers grabbing protesters by the head and neck during the rally. The incident has sparked concerns regarding poli

GreeceProto Thema4dPolitics & Government

Trump Proposes Renaming “New America,” Alleges Election Fraud

Former United States President Donald Trump has proposed renaming the United States to “New America,” claiming the change would positively impact property values and incomes. He made the statement while simultaneously alleging electoral irregularities, without specifying details. The former Presiden

PortugalObservador4dPolitics & Government

Milei Plans to Cut 20,000 Public Sector Jobs, Union Protests

Argentina’s President Milei is planning to offer early retirement to public sector employees aged between 58 and 63, a move expected to result in the reduction of 20,000 jobs. The Association of State Employees (ATE) has strongly condemned the plan, labeling it as “coercive dismissals.” In response

IranIRNA4dPolitics & Government

Iran Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Ties with Russia in Tehran Meeting

In a meeting held in Tehran, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, conveyed Iran’s firm commitment to bolstering strategic cooperation with Russia. The discussion took place between Rezaei and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, highlighting the

ChileLa Silla Vacia4dPolitics & Government

Miami Consul Visits Church of El Salvador Ambassador Nominee

A photograph circulating on social media shows the Consul in Miami visiting the church attended by the designated Ambassador to El Salvador. Both Miguel Arrázola and his wife, María Paula, shared the image online, referring to the church leaders as “my adored pastors.” The post, originally published

IrelandIrish Independent4dPolitics & Government

Irish Minister Expresses Concern Over Tactics in Legal Aid Strike

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has voiced deep concern regarding the tactics employed by solicitors participating in an ongoing legal aid strike in Ireland. He alleges that some solicitors are deliberately selecting rape cases for inclusion in the strike action, viewing this as a deliberate strate

MoroccoHespress4dPolitics & Government

Moroccan House of Councillors to Debate Government Program This Wednesday

The House of Councillors in Morocco will hold a plenary session this Wednesday, October 21, 2026, dedicated to discussing the government program presented by Head of Government, Fatima Zahra Mansouri. This follows its initial presentation during a joint session of both Houses of Parliament on Monday

VenezuelaEl Nacional4dPolitics & Government

Milei Government Plans 20,000 Public Sector Job Cuts via Voluntary Retirements

The Argentinian government, under President Milei, is planning to reduce 20,000 public sector jobs through a voluntary retirement scheme. The initiative, detailed in the Official Gazette, offers severance packages to state employees aged between 58 and 63. This announcement has already sparked prote

BangladeshBangla Tribune4dPolitics & Government

Recently Resigned Minister's Wife Posts Message on ‘Power’ After Resignation

Barrister Nusrat Khan, wife of recently resigned State Minister for Liberation War Affairs and Member of Parliament for Dhaka-6, Ishrak Hossain, has posted a message regarding “power” on her Facebook account. On Monday, October 19th, she shared a quote from American civil rights leader Martin Luther

GhanaDaily Graphic4dPolitics & Government

Ghana Constitutional Reform: Government's Position on CRC Recommendations Examined

The Ghanaian government has released its position paper regarding the final recommendations from the Constitution Review Committee (CRC), shedding light on the nation’s ongoing constitutional reform process. While acknowledging the necessity of constitutional reform in Ghana, the government maintain

South AfricaDaily Maverick4dPolitics & Government

Ramaphosa's Coalition Faces Test in Johannesburg as Elections Near

With local elections on the horizon in South Africa, President Ramaphosa’s newly formed Government of National Unity (GNU) is facing a crucial test. The GNU survived a recent internal rebellion within the African National Congress (ANC), but its stability is far from assured. The situation in Johann

VenezuelaEl Nacional4dPolitics & Government

Javier Oropeza Demands End to Political Persecution After Return to Venezuela

Upon his return to Venezuela, Javier Oropeza has demanded an end to political persecution from the dialogue table. Oropeza and his team are calling for transparency and institutional diligence, emphasizing the need for truly independent arbiters to ensure fair and credible elections. He stressed the

SerbiaN1 Info4dPolitics & Government

Serbia Faces Transformation After October 25th Parliamentary Elections

Serbia is poised for significant change following the extraordinary parliamentary elections held on Sunday, October 25th. A substantial portion of the citizenry holds considerable expectations regarding the results of these elections. The program “Utisak nedelje” (Impression of the week) featured gu

ColombiaLa Republica4dPolitics & Government

Trump Proposes Renaming New Mexico to New America, Citing U.S. Identity

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed that New Mexico immediately change its name to New America. The suggestion, made in a social media post, centers on his assertion that New Mexico should fully embrace its identity as part of the United States, stating, “We are not Mexico, we are the Un

VenezuelaEl Nacional4dPolitics & Government

Chilean Consulates in Caracas and Puerto Ordaz Resume Operations After Two Years

After a two-year closure, the Chilean consulates in Caracas and Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, have reopened their doors to the public. Initially, the consulates are focusing on delivering passports and national identity cards to Chilean citizens residing in Venezuela. The Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affa

South KoreaYonhap News4dPolitics & Government

US House Control in Play: 46 Districts Seen as Competitive in Midterms

The United States House of Representatives is poised for a closely contested battle for majority control in the upcoming midterm elections on November 3rd. According to assessments, the Democratic Party currently holds a more advantageous position than the Republican Party in the struggle for domina

BangladeshProthom Alo4dPolitics & Government

India Not Like Bangladesh or France: Tharoor Responds to BJP on Election Concerns

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has responded to comments made by BJP leaders, clarifying that India is neither Bangladesh nor France. Tharoor stated that the opposition’s demand is for free and fair elections, not a collapse of the government. The statement comes in the context of ongoing political deba

RussiaRT4dPolitics & Government

Florida Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Cuban President Raul Castro

Florida authorities have issued an arrest warrant for former Cuban President Raul Castro related to the 1996 downing of two aircraft belonging to the Brothers to the Rescue organization. The incident occurred over international waters and resulted in the deaths of all four people on board the planes

HungaryTelex4dPolitics & Government

Disappointed Workers in Hungary Protest for Immediate Pay Raise

Workers from public collections, libraries, and cultural institutions in Hungary held a protest demanding immediate pay raises. Minister Zoltán Tarr attended the demonstration acknowledging the concerns of the workers. However, he cautioned that the mistakes and omissions of the past 16 years cannot

ChileFast Check CL4dPolitics & Government

45 Days and Counting: Chañaral Official Still Unable to Fully Assume Duties

Alejandra Morales has been waiting since September 4th to fully assume her functions as the presidential delegate for Chañaral, in Atacama, following her appointment by President José Antonio Kast. Her credentials didn’t reach the Contraloría General de la República (CGR) until September 30th, initi

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