Politics

Iraq Elections 2025: Premier Al-Sudani's Coalition Leads Without Majority

Iraq held elections with PM Al-Sudani's coalition leading. Increased turnout and international oversight mark the event.

#iraq, #elections, #al-sudani, #politics

DOJ Pulls Out of Consent Decrees in Major Policy Shift on Police Reform

U.S. DOJ ends consent decrees in several cities, sparking debate on federal vs. local police reform.

#doj, #policereform, #civilrights, #consentdecrees

Zohran Mamdani Elected as First Muslim and South Asian Mayor of New York City

Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC's first Muslim and South Asian mayor with progressive policies on rent and transportation.

#newyorkcity, #politics, #zohranmamdani, #election2025

Low Voter Turnout and Boycotts Mark Iraq's 2025 Parliamentary Elections

Iraq's 2025 elections see low turnout and Sadrist Movement boycott, questioning legitimacy and highlighting disillusionment.

#iraq, #elections, #voterturnout, #sadrmovement, #politicalboycott

Senate Approves Spending Bill to End Historic Government Shutdown

U.S. Senate passes spending package 60-40, moving to House to end longest government shutdown.

#governmentshutdown, #spendingbill, #senate, #uspolitics

Historic US-Syria Meeting: President Trump Hosts Syrian President al-Sharaa at White House

President Trump hosts Syria's President al-Sharaa, marking a historic diplomatic meeting since 1946.

#us, #syria, #diplomacy, #trump, #middleeast

Senate Advances Bipartisan Resolution to End Longest Government Shutdown

The U.S. Senate moves to end the historic government shutdown with a bipartisan funding resolution, pending House approval.

#governmentshutdown, #uspolitics, #healthcare, #congress

Senate Blocks Resolution to Curb Trump's Military Authority Over Venezuela

U.S. Senate narrowly blocks resolution limiting Trump's military power in Venezuela, fueling debate on executive and congressional roles.

#uspolitics, #venezuela, #trump, #congress

Democratic Surge in 2025 Elections Signals Shift in U.S. Politics

Democrats win key elections in New Jersey and Virginia, hinting at shifts ahead of 2026 midterms.

#democrats, #elections2025, #newjersey, #virginia, #politics

Peru Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Mexico Over Asylum for Ex-PM

Peru severs ties with Mexico due to asylum for ex-PM Betssy Chávez amid coup allegations.

#peru, #mexico, #diplomacy, #asylum, #betssychavez

Nancy Pelosi Announces She Will Not Seek Re-election in 2026, Concluding Nearly 40 Years in Congress

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announces her retirement, shaping Democratic leadership dynamics.

#nancy pelosi, #us politics, #democratic party, #congress

U.S. Military's Lethal Airstrike in Pacific Escalates War on Drugs, Spurs Legal Debate

U.S. airstrike on suspected drug vessel kills two, raising legal concerns over extrajudicial actions amid Trump administration's campaign.

#usmilitary, #drugs, #trumpadministration, #venezuela

Vice President JD Vance Criticizes EU Democratic Practices at Munich Security Conference

VP JD Vance's Munich speech sparks U.S.-Europe diplomatic tensions over democratic values.

#europe, #diplomacy, #democracy, #foreignpolicy, #munichsecurityconference

Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan's First Female Prime Minister, Shifts Political Landscape

Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan's first female Prime Minister, but her conservative policies challenge gender equality advancements.

#japan, #prime minister, #politics, #genderequality, #sanaetakaichi

Virginia and New Jersey Gubernatorial Elections Amid Federal Shutdown

Voters in Virginia and New Jersey face gubernatorial elections as a historic federal shutdown impacts their economies.

#virginia, #newjersey, #elections2025, #governmentshutdown