Hespress4dPolitics & GovernmentThe 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
El Nacional4dPolitics & GovernmentThe 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
Bangla Tribune4dPolitics & GovernmentBarrister 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
Daily Graphic4dPolitics & GovernmentThe 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
Daily Maverick4dPolitics & GovernmentWith 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
El Nacional4dPolitics & GovernmentUpon 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
N1 Info4dPolitics & GovernmentSerbia 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
La Republica4dPolitics & GovernmentFormer 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
El Nacional4dPolitics & GovernmentAfter 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
Yonhap News4dPolitics & GovernmentThe 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
Prothom Alo4dPolitics & GovernmentCongress 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
Republika4dPolitics & GovernmentSidrap Regency in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, has seen agricultural production jump by 48% due to the implementation of PLN's electrifying agriculture (EA) program. This program leverages electricity to power irrigation pumps, boosting efficiency in farming operations. Local government officials anno
RT4dPolitics & GovernmentFlorida 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
Telex4dPolitics & GovernmentWorkers 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
Fast Check CL4dPolitics & GovernmentAlejandra 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
Proto Thema4dPolitics & GovernmentFormer U.S. President Donald Trump has commented on ongoing protests in France and Italy, attributing them to issues surrounding migration. He stated that France and Italy are currently facing worse conditions than they have in the past, implying a deterioration of their situations. Trump further as
Digi244dPolitics & GovernmentFormer U.S. Special Envoy Paolo Zampolli, a long-time friend of the American president, is warning of a significant departure of officials from the Trump administration. Recently dismissed from his role at the Department of State, Zampolli claims officials are “fleeing” the administration ahead of t
Vanguard4dPolitics & GovernmentThe Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Nigeria has publicly accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of continuing to pay fuel subsidies despite officially declaring their removal. This accusation stems from the recent reduction in petrol prices, which the APM finds inconsistent with a subsidy-
IOL4dPolitics & GovernmentMoosa Kaprey, a key figure in the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa, has been remembered as a vital mentor and organiser for young activists. He dedicated his life to supporting those fighting against racial segregation and injustice. Kaprey was instrumental in mobilising resources to sustain
Observador4dPolitics & GovernmentThe President of Portugal has called for an agreement between the governing party and opposition groups – PSD/CDS-PP – regarding housing proposals. He specifically highlighted the urgent need to address housing issues for students and workers in Portugal. The President stressed the importance of fin
Le Monde4dPolitics & GovernmentThe Mayor of Marseille requested a meeting with the Minister of the Interior following demonstrations on Saturday. Laurent Nuñez is now in Marseille to meet with Mayor Benoît Payan. The meeting comes after significant violence and looting occurred in Marseille during the protests. Mayor Payan has re
Sydney Morning Herald4dPolitics & GovernmentIndependent Member of Parliament Helen Haines is in critical condition following an incident in north-east Victoria last night. She was struck by a four-wheel drive vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta. Emergency services responded to the scene and transported Ms. Haines for immediate
Srugim4dPolitics & GovernmentJournalist Avishai Grintzaig revealed that Prime Minister Netanyahu requested the removal of a statement from an interview with “Olam Katan” magazine, in which he declared he was not evading responsibility for the failures of October 7th. The statement concerned the events of 7 באוקטובר. The magazin
Aftonbladet4dPolitics & GovernmentThe Supreme Court of the USA is set to review a federal law dating back over 150 years that currently prohibits the home distillation of spirits. The case challenges the longstanding ban on individuals producing alcohol—specifically, “moonshine”—for personal consumption. Legal arguments center on th
La Nacion4dPolitics & GovernmentThe Brazil 2026 presidential election is heading for a runoff election today, October 25, as incumbent Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro compete for the nation’s highest office. The two candidates are facing each other after neither secured enough votes for an outright win in the first round of vot
Helsingin Sanomat4dPolitics & GovernmentThe Ministry of the Environment in Finland is requesting further investigation regarding a planned mine project impacting the protected Viiankiaava swamp. This means a final decision on the fate of the Viiankiaava swamp will not immediately be placed before the government. The need for additional cl
Daily Graphic4dPolitics & GovernmentThe University of Ghana is currently experiencing a delay in receiving its Book and Research Allowance. According to Hashmin Mohammed, spokesperson for the Education Minister, the hold-up stems from delays in submitting and validating the necessary documentation. The documents must first be reviewed
Republika4dPolitics & GovernmentThe Malinau Regency Government in North Kalimantan is preparing to host the 12th Irau Malinau festival. This event commemorates the 27th anniversary of Malinau Regency. This year's festival will showcase the participation of 190 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from the region. The Irau
El Nacional4dPolitics & GovernmentOpposition leader Jorge Millán has characterized the elimination of antiterrorist tribunals in Venezuela as a positive step towards political transition. Millán justified the removal of these structures and associated procedures, arguing they provided opportunities for arbitrary actions. He views th
Digi244dPolitics & GovernmentThe leader of the Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR), Kelemen Hunor, has come to the defense of Bucharest Mayor Nicuşor Dan, stating he does not believe the mayor acts out of malice. Hunor attributes Dan’s approach to the prolonged political crisis to his individual style of tackling i