Politics Trump’s messaging playbook: repetition, legal battles and geopolitical swings
A concise look at how Donald Trump relies on repetition, legal maneuvering and rhetorical shifts to sustain influence and provoke debate
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Politics Raffensperger backs Georgia election staff as he aims for Republican primary runoff
Brad Raffensperger publicly backed Georgia election workers facing scrutiny as he seeks to qualify for a Republican primary runoff
Politics U.S. intercepts oil tanker tied to Iran amid mounting pressure
U.S. seizure of an Iran-linked oil tanker in the Indian Ocean highlights an intensified campaign of pressure under President Trump
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Edouard Philippe campaign seeks to stop Le Pen and Bardella
Edouard Philippe hopes his rightward shift can outflank the National Rally amid legal probes and political noise
Politics Trump-backed challenge turns Thomas Massie primary into a test of party control
A wave of outside cash and high-profile endorsements has transformed a Kentucky primary into a referendum on party loyalty and foreign policy
Politics How Trump-backed challengers pushed Bill Cassidy into a runoff loss in Louisiana
Bill Cassidy's re-election bid faltered after his 2026 impeachment vote and a wave of pro-Trump support propelled Julia Letlow and John Fleming…
Politics How Xi Jinping gained global stature while straining China at home
An analysis of how Xi Jinping's policies have elevated his international role even as they have created sizable challenges within China
Politics Indonesia proposes an Asean oil storage hub to shore up regional energy security
Indonesia has put forward a plan to host an Asean oil storage hub to backstop regional fuel supplies, but scepticism within the…
Politics Why renewed Budapest–Kyiv talks could shift Ukraine’s EU accession path
A change in Budapest’s tone has led to expert-level talks with Kyiv over the Hungarian minority in Transcarpathia, a development that could…
Politics Trump-backed Letlow defeats Cassidy in Louisiana primary
A close look at how President Trump's intervention and local political shifts toppled Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana and what the result…
Politics Unmarried partners sue over restricted benefits for fallen soldiers in Russia
A woman has asked Russia’s Supreme Court to void criteria that narrow access to benefits for partners of fallen soldiers, sparking a…
Politics Trump-backed challengers top Bill Cassidy in Louisiana primary
A Trump-backed candidate has overtaken senator Bill Cassidy in the Louisiana primary, setting up a runoff and underscoring internal Republican tensions
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California court ruling on attainable bail raises public safety concerns in San Francisco
San Francisco's public safety momentum is under strain after a state high court decision on attainable bail for nonviolent offenses
Politics Chinese national detained in Norway suspected of intelligence activity
Norway's PST detained a Chinese citizen in the north amid a probe that echoes a May 7 arrest tied to satellite data
Politics Lawmakers press to move forward with US$14 billion Taiwan arms sale after Trump remarks
On 17/05/2026 bipartisan members of Congress urged the administration to notify a US$14 billion arms package to Taiwan, warning that delays could…
Politics Xi and Trump meet in Beijing to solidify stability amid limited accords
Xi and Trump shared ceremony and cautious diplomacy in Beijing, producing a pledge toward strategic stability but stopping short of major, binding…