Supreme Court clears path for White House ballroom project
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that construction on a new $400 million ballroom at the White House may proceed. This decision effectively allows the
Politics
More Americans Express Regret Over Trump Vote in Latest Poll
A growing number of U.S. voters say they regret supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 election, according to a new survey from the University of Massachusetts-Amh
Japan proposes record defense budget for 2027 fiscal year
Tokyo has submitted a preliminary request for its largest defense budget in history for the 2027 fiscal year. This proposal serves as an opening offer rather th
Kalshi Bars Former Congressman George Santos for Life Over Insider Trading Concerns
The prediction market platform Kalshi has imposed a lifetime ban on former U.S. Representative George Santos, citing findings from its compliance team that he l
Netanyahu Unearths Sunken 1948 Arms Ship in Pre-Election Move
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the recovery of the Altalena, a vessel sunk nearly eight decades ago. The ship carried weapons for a right
Former Congressman Santos Barred From Kalshi Betting Platform
Former U.S. congressman George Santos has been permanently prohibited from placing any wagers on Kalshi Inc., the prediction market platform, after the Commodit
Pediatrician Annie Andrews Announces Senate Bid Following Lindsey Graham's Death
Democrat Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, has entered the race for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the late Lindsey Graham, aiming to bring medical expertise into
Hungary Claims Full Compliance to Access €10 Billion EU Recovery Fund
Hungary's government announced on August 31, 2026, that it has fulfilled all requirements to unlock the full €10 billion allocation from the EU's Recovery and R
Macron’s Reelection Bid Stalls as Field Remains Open
With the French presidential election set for next spring, President Emmanuel Macron seeks a second term, but no dominant challenger has emerged, leaving the po
House of Representatives resumes session after summer break
The United States House of Representatives has officially ended its August recess. Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C., on August 31, 2026. The primary focus
Iceland rejects EU membership reopening, dealing blow to Brussels security pitch
Icelandic voters have rejected reopening EU accession talks in a national referendum, delivering a significant setback to Brussels' efforts to convince wealthy
Vietnam Demands Halt to Chinese Construction in Paracel Islands
Vietnam’s government issued a formal protest this week, calling for an immediate end to Chinese infrastructure projects within the disputed Paracel Islands. The