Politics Pakistan emerges as a backchannel mediator in US–Iran tensions
Pakistan has positioned itself as a facilitator between the United States and Iran, prompting debate over motives, credibility and the implications for…
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Politics U.N. warns Sudan could spark Syria-style displacement as EU urged to step up
On March 26, 2026, U.N. migration officials told POLITICO that the Sudan war is approaching a tipping point, prompting a Brussels meeting…
Politics U.S. moves airborne and marine units near Iran after ceasefire breakdown
U.S. deployments aim to keep targeted, short‑duration options on the table as diplomatic avenues close
Politics Seven fighters killed in Anbar clinic strike as Baghdad protests to the United Nations
Iraq has denounced an air strike that killed seven fighters at a base clinic in Habbaniyah, calling it a violation of sovereignty…
Politics Why Gavin Newsom walked back his ‘apartheid’ comment and what he still stands by
Gavin Newsom expressed regret over his choice of words but reiterated his backing of Israel and his concerns about Benjamin Netanyahu's direction
Politics Could the Iran conflict become another forever war for the US?
Veterans warn history could repeat itself as polls and conservative critics push back on US military action in Iran
Politics Ontario plans one-year provincial HST waiver on new homes to boost housing activity
Ontario is preparing a limited-time waiver of the provincial portion of the HST on newly built homes to spark demand and protect…
Politics What a Supreme Court decision on late mail-in ballots could mean for voting
A high-stakes Supreme Court case over ballots postmarked by Election Day threatens to alter how more than a dozen states treat late-arriving…
Politics Why China is unlikely to join a new nuclear arms deal before the summit
U.S. calls for a trilateral nuclear deal collide with trade disputes, Taiwan tensions and evidence of PRC influence operations, complicating prospects for…
Politics How a judicial referendum reshaped Giorgia Meloni’s political standing
A referendum on judicial reform turned into a wider judgment on Giorgia Meloni’s government and its European strategy
Politics Airport chaos grows as TSA goes unpaid and ICE agents are deployed
TSA employees have not been paid since Feb 14 and rising absences have led to long airport waits; the administration has sent…
Politics Federal judge rules HHS overstepped in declaration on sex-rejecting procedures for minors
A judge appointed in 2026 found the HHS declaration unlawful, pausing its enforcement and protecting providers in states that permit gender-affirming care…
Politics Supreme Court mail-in case and Middle East escalation: what could change for elections and security
A contested mail-in ballot rule and growing conflict abroad are reshaping legal, military and political fault lines that could influence elections and…
Politics Iran and Israel clash after Trump announces negotiations
Reports link cross-border strikes, civilian damage in Tehran and a U.S. Marine buildup to disputed ceasefire discussions
Politics Life under restricted mobile internet: how Russians adapt and cope
Reports from readers in multiple Russian cities describe slower or blocked services, widespread use of VPNs, and shifts back to simpler communication…
Politics Can Berlin push through painful reforms after Rheinland-Pfalz defeat
After a crushing SPD result in Rheinland-Pfalz, Berlin's coalition faces urgent reform choices, leadership questions and shifting regional balances