Elon Musk urges ‘revolutionary’ overhaul of UK government during anti-immigration rally speech

LONDON, Sep 14 – Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk declared on Saturday that Britain requires a “revolutionary government change,” making his remarks during a virtual appearance at a far-right anti-immigration rally in London. Musk, known globally for his leadership at Tesla and SpaceX and his ownership of the social media platform X, has increasingly ventured into … Read more

Growing protests pose the most serious challenge yet to Serbia’s populist president

Growing protests pose the most serious challenge yet to Serbia’s populist president

BELGRADE, Serbia, Sept 13 – Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is facing the most determined wave of dissent since he came to power more than a decade ago. What started as a small student-led demonstration against corruption has turned into nationwide protests, shaking the foundations of his populist rule and pushing Serbia into one of its … Read more

Nepal has first woman prime minister as president dissolves parliament and sets March elections

KATHMANDU, Nepal, Sept 12 – Nepal has appointed its first woman prime minister after days of violent unrest and the resignation of the previous leader. President Ram Chandra Poudel announced Friday that former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki will serve as interim prime minister, marking a significant milestone for the Himalayan nation that has … Read more

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years by Brazil’s supreme court over failed coup plot

BRASILIA, Sept 11 – Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison after being convicted by a panel of Supreme Court justices on Thursday. The ruling marked a historic moment in Brazil as Bolsonaro became the first former head of state to be found guilty of attempting a … Read more

Soldiers guard Nepal’s parliament as calm returns after deadly protests

KATHMANDU, Sept 10 – The streets of Nepal’s capital remained under strict military watch on Wednesday as soldiers took control of key institutions, including parliament, after two days of violent demonstrations that left at least 25 people dead and more than 600 injured. A curfew has been enforced across Kathmandu following the unrest, which ultimately … Read more

White House seeks to keep funding on autopilot through January 31 to avoid shutdown

WASHINGTON, Sept 9 – The White House has asked lawmakers to approve legislation that would extend current federal funding levels through January 31, a move designed to prevent a partial government shutdown when the new fiscal year begins on October 1. The proposal, confirmed by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, is part of an effort … Read more

Congress releases Epstein’s ‘birthday book,’ including alleged Trump letter

WASHINGTON, Sept 8 – Lawmakers in the United States have released a controversial document tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender, sparking renewed political tensions in Washington. Among the records now public is a so-called “birthday book” that Epstein’s lawyers turned over to Congress, containing messages from friends, acquaintances, and well-known … Read more

Japan PM Ishiba resigns after election losses

TOKYO, Sept 7 – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday, bringing to an end a tenure that lasted less than a year but was marked by mounting political challenges and voter frustration over rising living costs. The decision comes shortly after Japan concluded a major trade deal with the United States, … Read more

Trump backs Kennedy on vaccines despite political risks

WASHINGTON, Sept 6 – President Donald Trump is standing firmly behind Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing rising concern from Congress and health experts as his broad revisions to national vaccine policy take effect. Despite the mounting risks of lowered vaccination rates and the political fallout such a shift could bring, Trump has … Read more

Hamas releases hostage video as Israel strikes Gaza high-rise

TEL AVIV, Sep 5 – Tensions between Israel and Hamas escalated further on Friday after the militant group released a new video featuring two Israeli hostages, while the Israeli military intensified its campaign in Gaza City with a strike that brought down a high-rise building. The video, which appeared heavily edited, showed two young captives … Read more