California Builds AI Oversight Unit, Presses XAI Investigation
California is moving to tighten regulation of artificial intelligence, announcing plans to create a dedicated AI oversight unit while continuing an investigation into the AI company xAI, according to state officia...
Tarique Rahman Takes Oath as Bangladesh PM After Landslide Win
Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh Prime Minister on Tuesday after his party secured a decisive victory in last week’s parliamentary election, marking a major change in the country’s political leaders...
Trump Announces $36 Bn Japan Investment Projects Under Trade Pact
US President Donald Trump has announced the first set of investment projects by Japan under a landmark bilateral trade agreement, with commitments totaling $36 billion.
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Tunisia Jails MP for Mocking President, Free-Speech Concerns Grow
A Tunisian court has sentenced lawmaker Ahmed Saidani to eight months in prison over social media comments mocking President Kais Saied, a ruling that has renewed debate over...
South Korea Court Sentences Ex-President Yoon to Life
A South Korean court on Thursday convicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol of leading an insurrection over his attempt to impose martial law in December 2024, sentencing him to life in prison in one of the country’s most significant politica...
Trump Pledges U.S. Funds to Strengthen UN Despite Arrears
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States would provide funding to the United Nations to make the global body “stronger and more viable,” even as Washington remains the organisation’s largest debtor amid ongoin...
Accenture Calls for Leadership Promotions After CEO Exit Alert
After recent warnings linked to CEO Julie Sweet’s impending exit, Accenture’s HR leadership has urged senior employees to actively pursue promotions into leadership positions.
Movers & Shakers
Canada Appoints Janice Charette as U.S. Chief Trade Negotiator
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday appointed Janice Charette as Canada–U.S. trade negotiator, tasking her with leading talks ahead of the...
How Donald Trump's Foreign Policy Is Reshaping U.S. Alliances
In January 2025, Donald Trump returned to the White House for a second term, pledging a renewed commitment to his “America First” doctrine. Marked by transactional diplomacy, skepticism toward multilateral institutions, and heavy reliance on econo...
The Rise of Gen-Z Politicians: How Young Leaders Are Changing Politics
The world is witnessing a distinct change in political structures with Gen-Z coming into the limelight of life. The generation born in the late 1990s-early 2010s is also entering the leadership scene with a minimalist, performance-oriente...