#Politics

Editorial Staff Updated 10 days ago

Trump warns Iran it could be destroyed 'in one night' as deadline nears

Donald Trump escalates threats against Iran as the US deadline approaches.

Vietnam elects Communist Party leader as president

Strategic angle: The election of To Lam as the state president marks a shift in Vietnam's power structure.

Trump has repeatedly delayed deadlines for Iran, but suggests Tuesday’s is final

Strategic angle: The President indicates that the upcoming deadline for Iran may be the last after multiple extensions.

White House posts then deletes Easter video of Trump insulting Macron

Strategic angle: The White House briefly published a controversial video featuring Trump making inflammatory remarks during a private Easter luncheon.

Briefing: Morning news brief

Strategic angle: President Trump issues ultimatum to Iran while Artemis II crew prepares for lunar mission.

Tech

Briefing: Anthropic Enters Midterm-Election Showdown Over AI Regulation

Strategic angle: Tech company Anthropic is stepping into the political arena as AI regulation becomes a hot topic in the upcoming midterm elections.

Briefing: 'Can Le Pen and Bardella accept betraying a portion of their own voters to get elected?'

Strategic angle: The leaders of the far-right Rassemblement National have been contradicting each other openly and frequently.

Briefing: Trump's 'puppet regime': Home to world’s largest oil reserves, is Venezuela key to US economy?

Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of Venezuela's oil reserves on US economic interests amidst political turmoil.

Tech

Briefing: Anthropic launches PAC amid tensions with Trump administration over AI policy

Strategic angle: The AI company Anthropic establishes a Political Action Committee as it navigates challenges with the Trump administration regarding artificial intelligence regulations.

Editorial Staff 14 days ago

Briefing: China's Communist Party investigates ex-Xinjiang leader Ma Xingrui

Strategic angle: Ma Xingrui, a key figure in the party, faces scrutiny following his tenure in Xinjiang.

Editorial Staff 14 days ago

Briefing: Viktor Orbán courts voters in neighboring Romania as Hungary’s election tightens

Strategic angle: The Hungarian general election is due to take place next week, in what will be one of the most closely watched political contests of the year.

Editorial Staff Updated 14 days ago

Trump Sacks Attorney General Bondi, Hegseth Asks US Army Chief of Staff to Step Down

US President Donald Trump makes significant changes in his administration, firing Attorney General Pam Bondi and prompting Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to request the resignation of the Army Chief of Staff.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Germany: Chancellor Merz has never been more unpopular

Strategic angle: Polls reveal deep disappointment among citizens with the CDU/CSU and SPD's unfulfilled promises.

Editorial Staff 16 days ago

Briefing: Hungary's Watergate: Secret service tried to infiltrate the political opposition

Strategic angle: An espionage scandal shakes Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government ahead of elections.

Editorial Staff Updated 16 days ago

Macron touts Europe's 'predictability' during Japan visit in apparent swipe at Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron emphasizes Europe's stability amid global uncertainties during his Tokyo visit.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

Briefing: Germany news: Bavaria's state premier Markus Söder visits North Carolina

Strategic angle: Markus Söder will view the BMW plant in Spartanburg, among other stops, after visiting Texas.

Editorial Staff Updated 18 days ago

US to allow Russian oil tanker to bring relief to Cuba, despite blockade

The Trump administration has effectively cut off Cuba from key oil shipments, with devastating effects on the island.

Editorial Staff 18 days ago

Briefing: Taiwan opposition leader accepts Xi's invite to visit China

Strategic angle: Cheng Li-wun's visit to China, expected to take place in April, marks a significant moment for Taiwan's main opposition party.

Editorial Staff Updated 19 days ago

Emmanuel Grégoire inaugurated mayor of Paris

The Socialist succeeds Anne Hidalgo, who led the French capital for 12 years.

Editorial Staff Updated 19 days ago

Nepal: Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as prime minister

The 35-year-old reformist came to power following a wave of Gen Z-led protests that sent shockwaves through the country.

Editorial Staff 19 days ago

Briefing: A month into Iran, the GOP’s political reality sinks in

Strategic angle: The GOP faces new challenges as the situation in Iran evolves.

Editorial Staff 19 days ago

Briefing: Andy Beshear Knows What It Takes for a Democrat to Win in a Red State

Strategic angle: Insights from Kentucky's governor on navigating political challenges in conservative territories.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: The Spring Break Battle Over Florida’s Tourism Image

Strategic angle: A political struggle emerges as Florida's tourism image faces scrutiny during spring break.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: ‘He’s lied about everything’: Iran war puts Trump on shaky ground with young MAGA men

Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in Iran is causing discontent among young supporters of Trump, raising questions about his credibility.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: Nepal arrests former prime minister and home minister over deadly 'Gen Z protests' crackdown

Strategic angle: Former leaders face justice following a tragic protest response that left dozens dead.

Editorial Staff 21 days ago

Briefing: DHS Confirms Lewandowski's Departure Alongside Noem

Strategic angle: The Department of Homeland Security has officially announced the exit of Lewandowski, coinciding with Noem's departure.

Tech

Briefing: Tech giants are spending more than ever to shape California politics. See how much

Strategic angle: An in-depth look at the increasing financial influence of tech companies in California's political landscape.

Editorial Staff 21 days ago

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: World Cup 2026: Cost, Trump and travel give world fans pause

Strategic angle: As teams battle it out for the final six spots, loyal fans are making plans for World Cup 2026 amidst concerns over costs, visa issues, and safety.

Editorial Staff 24 days ago

Briefing: 'I intend to go back to my country': Exiled Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine

Strategic angle: In an interview with FRANCE 24, Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine expressed his intention to return to Uganda despite ongoing threats.

Editorial Staff 24 days ago

Briefing: Hungary's Péter Magyar accuses secret services of targeting his party ahead of April elections

Strategic angle: Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar claims secret services are undermining his party's IT systems before crucial elections.

Briefing: France's traditional parties dream of a return to the classic left-right contest

Strategic angle: The Socialists and right-wing Les Républicains find hope in recent municipal election successes despite ongoing challenges.

Editorial Staff Updated 25 days ago

EU restricts Hungary's access to classified intelligence over alleged leaks to Russia

The European Union has limited Hungary's access to sensitive information amid concerns of intelligence leaks to Russia.

Briefing: Ukraine nationals detained in India: Is Russia involved?

Strategic angle: Indian authorities accuse six Ukrainians and an American of supporting insurgent groups along the India-Myanmar border, raising questions about potential political motivations.

Briefing: Germany news: Pistorius brushes off SPD leadership talk

Strategic angle: Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has ruled out a change of leadership at the top of his center-left Social Democrats after an electoral slump.

Briefing: Hungary accused of briefing Moscow on sensitive EU talks

Strategic angle: Concerns arise over Hungary's alleged communication with Russia amid critical EU discussions.

Editorial Staff Updated 26 days ago

Slovenia votes: Liberals face right-wing populist challenge

Slovenia is taking to the polls Sunday in parliamentary elections that pit the governing liberal party and PM Robert Golob against former-PM Janez Jansa and his right-wing SDS party.

Editorial Staff Updated 26 days ago

Former FBI director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

Mueller transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the September 11 attacks.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: Orbán vouches to 'break down the gates of the progressives in Brussels' if he wins elections

Strategic angle: At CPAC Hungary, Viktor Orbán promises to challenge progressive policies in Brussels if re-elected, amid a backdrop of restricted media access.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: 'All eyes are on the three biggest cities– Paris, Marseille and Lyon'

Strategic angle: FRANCE 24's journalist Antonia Kerrigan discusses the political stakes in France's major cities.

Editorial Staff 27 days ago

Briefing: Zimbabwe's Biti reportedly detained amid term‑limit row

Strategic angle: Proposed constitutional changes could extend presidential terms, raising concerns over political stability.

Briefing: Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France

Strategic angle: Emmanuel Grégoire faces a challenge from Rachida Dati in the upcoming elections.

Briefing: Iran: The ‘Mosaic Doctrine’, Zelensky V Orban, Hungary-splaining

Strategic angle: Amidst ongoing assassinations within Iran's regime, the political landscape remains tumultuous.

Briefing: 'Polish populists have decided to turn anti-European': Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski

Strategic angle: Warsaw's mayor discusses rising political tensions and the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Editorial Staff Updated 28 days ago

Netanyahu’s Iran war press briefing targeted at ‘audience of one’: Donald Trump

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s press briefing on the Iran war was aimed specifically at President Donald Trump, according to reports.

Briefing: Germany news: Merz campaigns, defense minister to Asia

Strategic angle: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on the campaign trail in a state election, while Defense Minister Boris Pistorius departs for Asia.

Life

Briefing: Political influence ‘a serious problem’ for FDA under Trump, former commissioner says

Strategic angle: Robert Califf highlights the shift towards political decision-making in the FDA during the Trump administration.

Briefing: Netanyahu says Iran 'decimated,' as Tehran targets Gulf petro-facilities

Strategic angle: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses optimism about the war's duration while highlighting cooperation with the US.

Briefing: Senegal not losing without a fight

Strategic angle: Senegal asserts its determination as it navigates challenges ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Editorial Staff Updated 29 days ago

Iran 'boycotting' United States but not World Cup, says football federation chief

Iran is set to participate in the World Cup despite political tensions with the US.

Briefing: EU leaders balk at joining Middle East fight, grapple with high energy prices

Strategic angle: EU leaders are hesitant to engage in the Middle East conflict while facing rising energy costs.

Editorial Staff 30 days ago

Briefing: How Budapest became a hub for Western nationalists under Viktor Orban

Strategic angle: The Hungarian capital is increasingly popular among hard-right circles, hosting think tanks and conferences that bolster Prime Minister Viktor Orban's image ahead of the upcoming elections.

Editorial Staff 30 days ago

Briefing: Senate rejects limits on Trump as Iran war intensifies

Strategic angle: The Senate has voted against imposing limits on President Trump's actions amid escalating tensions in Iran.

Israeli military says Iran has launched new barrage of missiles toward country

It says sirens are alerting residents in areas under attack and air defences have been activated.

Germany news: Strike to block all flights at Berlin airport

Berlin-Brandenburg Airport is set to ground all flights amid a strike called for Wednesday.

Briefing: Farage Calls for Release of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Strategic angle: Reform UK leader praises efforts to free imprisoned rapper and drug trafficker.

Briefing: Cuba vows 'unbreakable resistance' to any takeover attempt

Strategic angle: Cuba's leader accuses the US of collective punishment amid takeover threats.

Briefing: Jesse Jackson Jr.’s comeback bid fails in Illinois primary

Strategic angle: Jesse Jackson Jr. faces defeat in his attempt to return to politics during the Illinois primary.

Briefing: Lucien Lung's discreet photographs of Cuba: 'You can sense that hope is no longer the same'

Strategic angle: Photographer Lucien Lung captures the tense atmosphere in Cuba through his lens, revealing a changing sense of hope.

Briefing: Iran's underground arsenal, decentralised military key to press on with strikes on Gulf states

Strategic angle: Iran continues its military operations against Gulf states, leveraging a decentralized arsenal that defies claims of its decimation.

Briefing: 'Kurds can play a significant role in a breakthrough in Iran,' Iranian Kurdish leader says

Strategic angle: Abdullah Mohtadi discusses the potential impact of Kurdish involvement in Iran's political landscape.

Briefing: O’Brien, Kimmel jab at Trump at Oscars

Strategic angle: Comedians take aim at former president during the Academy Awards.

Briefing: 'Orbán betrayed Hungarian freedom': Magyar accuses PM of inviting Russian agents to rig the vote

Strategic angle: Opposition leader Péter Magyar labels Viktor Orbán a traitor, alleging Russian interference in upcoming elections.

Uganda's Bobi Wine says he has fled the country

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine claims he has left the country after two months in hiding following disputed elections.

Briefing: France: Far-right strength put to test in local elections

Strategic angle: Voters in France are heading to the polls in local elections seen as a litmus test for next year's presidential vote.

Briefing: US embassy attacked in Baghdad, after strikes kill Iran-backed fighters in Iraq

Strategic angle: The US embassy in Baghdad was hit by an attack following strikes that killed three members of a powerful Iran-backed group.

Briefing: 'Iran must not be allowed to hold global economy hostage,' UAE minister tells Euronews

Strategic angle: UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh warns against Iran's influence on the global economy in a recent interview.

Briefing: Sticker Mule Chief’s Signature Collectin’ Snafu

Strategic angle: A controversy arises over the signature collection process led by the chief of Sticker Mule.

Briefing: Stitt and Trump patch things up

Strategic angle: A reconciliation between Stitt and Trump marks a significant shift in political dynamics.

Briefing: Iran: A 'Nepo-Ayatollah', the 'Hubris trap' & the costs of a 'very complete war'

Strategic angle: Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the assassinated supreme leader, faces challenges amid political turmoil in Iran.

The race for Paris: How the capital’s housing crisis could determine the city’s next mayor

With France preparing to vote in the first round of the municipal elections on Sunday, Paris has become a battleground between left- and right-wing forces fighting to shape the capital’s future.

Briefing: Iran's secretive top leader vows to keep up attacks in his first statement since being appointed

Strategic angle: In a bold declaration, Iran's new leader emphasizes a continued aggressive stance.

Briefing: EU Asks Ukraine to Allow Inspection of Damaged Druzhba Pipeline

Strategic angle: The European Commission proposes an inspection amid ongoing disputes over a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.

Senegal passes law doubling penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison

Senegal’s parliament intensifies crackdown on the LGBTQ community with new legislation.

Briefing: Benjamin Netanyahu, a prime minister without checks and balances

Strategic angle: The strikes in Iran have further reduced the political space for opposition in Israel, even as concerns mount over a possible ground offensive in Lebanon.

Briefing: Serbia and Albania issue joint text on EU accession without veto

Strategic angle: Leaders from Serbia and Albania advocate for a phased EU accession process in a collaborative op-ed.

Briefing: Polish opposition's PM candidate looks to attract far right

Strategic angle: In a bid to reverse voter losses to the far right, Przemyslaw Czarnek has been chosen as the lead candidate for the 2027 parliamentary election.

Briefing: India news: Parliament to debate Lok Sabha Speaker's removal

Strategic angle: A fiery debate is expected in India's lower house over Speaker Om Birla's removal amid a gas supply crisis.

Briefing: Christophe Lecourtier Expected to Lead French Development Agency

Strategic angle: Current ambassador to Morocco poised for a significant role in international development.

Money

Trump says Iran 'war is very complete,' talks to Putin: Reports

U.S. stock market indices rose on the heels of reported comments by President Donald Trump that the war against Iran could be over sooner than first expected.

Briefing: Trump gives mixed messages about when the war with Iran will end

Strategic angle: In a phone call with CBS News, Trump claimed the war is 'very complete,' yet he emphasized the need for 'ultimate victory' at a Republican event.

Briefing: Nepal: Rapper-turned-politician poised to become next PM

Strategic angle: Balendra Shah's RSP party is set for a landslide election win after Gen Z-led protests toppled the previous government.

Briefing: Trump Claims Iran War Will Conclude 'Pretty Quickly'

Strategic angle: In a recent address, President Trump expressed optimism about the swift resolution of the Iran conflict, emphasizing a safer world post-war.

Briefing: What to know about Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader

Strategic angle: The second son of the late supreme leader keeps a low profile but has significant influence behind the scenes.

Money

Khamenei's hardline son Mojtaba appointed Iran's new leader; oil surges on supply fears

Mojtaba Khamenei's leadership raises concerns over oil supply stability.

Briefing: Colombia elects new divided Congress ahead of May presidential vote

Strategic angle: Preliminary results show President Gustavo Petro's left wing block leading in the senate.

Strategic view: Hungary's opposition leader Péter Magyar calls on Russia to refrain from election interference

Strategic implications in focus: Péter Magyar urges Russia to halt its alleged meddling in Hungary's upcoming parliamentary elections.

World

Lee Jae-myung's Presidency: A Shift Towards Transparency in South Korea

Lee Jae-myung's leadership style represents a significant departure from traditional South Korean governance, favoring transparency and accountability.