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New poll shows Mary Peltola leading Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate race - Newsweek
Democratic hopeful and former Representative Mary Peltola is leading Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska's closely watched Senate race, according to a new AARP survey, adding to a growing body of polling showing the GOP in a competitive fight to retain the seat in a state P...
Lagos 2027: Egunjobi, Ninolowo dump APC for APM - Vanguard News
Two politicians who were aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Lagos State House of Assembly have defected to the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, following changes to the APC’s candidate list for the Agege constituencies I and II.
Wike vs APC govs: Tinubu may broker truce in France - Punch Newspapers
President Bola Tinubu is set to intervene in the growing face-off between All Progressives Congress governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 elections. A senior presidential aide familiar with the development, who spoke exclusive...
Shafi Jan condemns alleged detention of PTI leaders
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information, Science and Technology Minister Shafi Jan has strongly condemned the alleged detention of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja and other party leaders by Islamabad police when they were reportedly stopped from attendin...
BSK poll delay raises barangay accountability concerns
INQUIRER GRAPHICS MANILA, Philippines — As Congress prepares to discuss in a bicameral conference committee a proposal to postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSK) elections by extending officials’ terms to five years, concerns are again being raised over the accountab...
Why this indie rock star says turning off your phone is a political act
Turning off your phone before the music begins at a symphony orchestra concert may be more than good etiquette – for musician and composer Bryce Dessner, it’s a political act.
The BOM revamps rain radar on maligned new website - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The radar now has locations, range rings, quick links and improvements to how rain is displayed. (Supplied: BOM)
Russian plans include strikes against Ukraine's allies, Polish PM says - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Russian plans include strikes against Ukraine's allies, Polish PM says ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Canada as ‘associate member’ of EU? Why that’s easier said than done - The Indian Express
Can a country in North America become part of a purely Europe-based grouping?
DUSU Election 2026 Live: कड़ी सुरक्षा में डूसू चुनाव की वोटिंग शुरू, ABVP-NSUI में टक्कर
DUSU Election 2026 Live: दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय में आज लोकतंत्र का सबसे बड़ा छात्र पर्व मनाया जा रहा है. दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय छात्रसंघ (DUSU) चुनाव 2026 के लिए मतदान 'शुरू हो चुका है. इस साल करीब 1.4 लाख से अधिक छात्र अपने मताधिकार का प्रयोग कर रहे हैं. सुबह 8:30 बजे से मॉर्निंग कॉ...
Raja Krishnamoorthi lone Indian-origin House member backing Russia sanctions
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was the only lawmaker of Indian origin in the US House of Representatives to vote in favour of a Bill on sanctions against Russia, going against the stand taken by his Democratic Party colleagues. The measure was passed by the House...
How Much Members of Congress Have Been Paid During Recesses This Year - Newsweek
House members are set to receive roughly $91,051 in salary each, or about $39.6 million collectively, for the 191 days they will not have been in session at the House between January and November 8, 2026.
VA Benefits Bill Targets Trump Admin’s Iran War Casualty Classification - Newsweek
A Democratic lawmaker has introduced new legislation aimed at ensuring troops injured or killed during U.S. operations against Iran receive the same benefits and recognition afforded to service members wounded or killed in officially designated combat zones.
Japan's Takaichi keeps key ministers in Cabinet reshuffle - CNA
Prime ministers in Japan routinely shuffle their cabinets to refresh the government's public image and to distribute ministerial posts to loyal supporters and experienced lawmakers from the same party.
Shettima clarifies northern govs’ support for Tinubu, condoles Lamido over Tukur - The Guardian Nigeria News
Vice President Kashim Shettima has clarified his remarks on the northern governors’ support for President Bola Tinubu, saying that the comments referred specifically to political consultations and alignments ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary in Jun...
K-P police bill sparks autonomy concerns
Officials fear proposed law could increase political control over police postings and operations
Restructuring lessons
INTERIOR Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s proposal for more provinces wasn’t the first time someone close to the establishment made the suggestion. However, this time a stated motivation was also provided: namely, the complete collapse of the existing governance system. While much has bee...