Hakainde Hichilema Takes Oath for Second Term as Vote Dispute Lingers
President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term on Thursday, despite ongoing disputes over the recent election results and the arrest of opposition
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Trump Invites Battleground Republicans to Rose Garden Dinner
President Donald Trump hosted a dinner in the White House Rose Garden on Thursday, inviting Republican lawmakers from key battleground states. The gathering aim
UK Finance Minister Sets Date for Key Growth Address
John Healey, Britain’s newly appointed finance minister, has officially scheduled his first major speech on economic growth for September 7. This announcement c
Madagascar ex-Senate chief gets 10 years hard labour for deadly Gen Z protest crackdown
A court in Madagascar has sentenced Richard Ravalomanana, the former president of the Senate, to ten years of hard labour for his role in a violent crackdown on
Guinea-Bissau voters approve constitutional changes expanding presidential power
Guinea-Bissau residents voted on Sunday to approve a new constitution that significantly increases the authority of the presidency. The referendum took place ac
Tunisia Cracks Down on Civil Society Amid Deepening Utility Crisis
Tunisian authorities have intensified their suppression of non-governmental organizations as public frustration grows over severe energy and water shortages. Th
Slovenian Parliament Strips Former Prime Minister Golob of Immunity in Police Interference Investigation
Ljubljana, Slovenia — March 20, 2026 — The Slovenian parliament voted to lift the legal immunity of former Prime Minister Robert Golob, enabling prosecutors to
Treasury Yields Climb as Global Bond Sales Pressurize Borrowing Costs
U.S. Treasury yields rose across the curve on Wednesday, driven by persistent inflation worries and mounting debt concerns that pushed up global government borr
Prime Minister Andy Burnham Faces First Parliamentary Question Session
Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares for his debut at Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons today. The session arrives as the government grapples w
The Paradox of Foreign Ownership in British Energy Infrastructure
The United Kingdom currently faces a peculiar contradiction regarding its national energy sector. While the British public largely favors state-owned utilities,
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion charges
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of colluding with foreign forces, a crime that carries a potential life sent
US Military Strikes Two Iranian Tankers in Gulf Waters
On Tuesday, the United States military conducted an attack on two Iranian government-operated tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports from Axios c