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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Zuckerberg to Testify in US Trial Over Social Media Addiction Claims
Mark Zuckerberg is scheduled to testify this week in a closely watched social media addiction trial in Los Angeles that examines whether major platforms were deliberately...
Peru Congress Removes President Jeri After Debate
The Congress of Peru voted on Tuesday to remove President José Jeri after debating allegations that he held undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessm...
German Finance Minister Urges EU Unity Over National Interests
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil on Monday called on European Union unity and urged member states to stop prioritising national interests in order to strengthen the bloc’s economic influence and politica...
Albanian PM Seeks Law to Stop Courts Suspending Ministers
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has proposed legal changes to prevent courts from suspending serving ministers while criminal investigations are under way, a move that has triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties and civil society grou...
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...