German voters turn against Chancellor Merz amid record low support
Berlin, September 18, 2026. Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces intense pressure as public approval hits historic lows. Sixteen months into his tenure, opposition p
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Swedish Social Democrat Leader Andersson Says She Is Ready to Form New Government After Election Win
The negotiation process will be marked by significant complexity, given that the four parties in the centre-left alliance – the Social Democrats, the Left Party
Putin to Credit Trump for Victory in Russia's Parliamentary Vote
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to publicly acknowledge former U.S. President Donald Trump's role in securing a favorable outcome for the ruling pa
Chinese warship maneuvers dangerously close to Philippine patrol vessel in South China Sea confrontation
The Philippine Coast Guard says a Chinese naval vessel conducted risky maneuvers near a Philippine government ship in the South China Sea, escalating tensions a
France Orders Defense Measures Against Russian Hybrid Threats
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Friday that Russia's hybrid threat has intensified and ordered immediate plans to protect critical national infras
Thailand's Malay-Muslim Separatists Renew Fight as Peace Talks Stall
Thailand's main armed separatist group, the Barisan Revolusi Nasional, has declared it will continue fighting as peace negotiations with the government remain s
Democrats Must Prioritize Corruption Over Authoritarianism to Safeguard Democracy
A recent poll revealed that resisting authoritarianism ranks as the second‑most important issue for Democrats with college degrees, yet it falls to 19th place a
AI Misfires: MP Warns of Dangerous Auto‑Responses
P1: Andrew Hastie, a member of New Zealand’s Parliament, revealed an unsettling incident involving an artificial‑intelligence tool. On a recent inquiry session,
Russia Launches Three-Day Parliamentary Vote Amid Ukraine War
Russia has begun a three-day parliamentary election to fill all 450 seats in the State Duma, with voting starting on Friday, September 18. Polling stations open
UK Warns British Citizens in West Bank Settlers of Potential Sanctions
The UK government has issued a formal warning to British nationals residing in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, stating they may face sanctions un
Trump threatens ‘dirty dogs’ who keep leaking on Iran war: ‘You will pay a big price!’
President Donald Trump lashed out on Friday against unnamed insiders who disclosed details of a classified briefing on Iran to the Wall Street Journal last mont
Macron convenes French party leaders for talks on Middle East and Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with the heads of France's main political parties on Friday at the Élysée Palace to discuss the country's stance on t