Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war
Experts say unprecedented flurry of tit-for-tat congressional redistricting risks surge in gerrymandering.
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Can fish hook voters in India’s West Bengal elections?
In battle for India's West Bengal election, PM Modi's men campaigned with fish in hand to try to connect with voters.
Iran war live: Israel kills Lebanese journalist; Tehran-US talks stalled
Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least five people on Wednesday, including Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil.
South American migrants deported to DRC say facing pressure to return home
Rights advocates have accused Trump administration of using third-country deportations to intimidate asylum seekers.
Top ministers quit after Peru’s president postpones F-16 fighter jet deal
The Trump administration has warned against Peru pulling out of the deal, saying it reflects 'bad faith' negotiations.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines
Bessent pushed back on allegations that Trump family's financial ties with UAE are driving decision to offer swap line.
Prediction market Kalshi docks three US candidates for betting on own races
Penalties come amid calls for greater oversight; company pledges to proactively police 'insider trading' on platforms.
Turkiye making efforts to revive Russia-Ukraine talks, says Erdogan
Turkish president meets NATO chief as Kyiv asks Ankara to host a leaders' level meeting with Russia.
Pope Leo urges justice reform in Equatorial Guinea’s prisons
Equatorial Guinea's prison conditions face scrutiny as Pope Leo pushes for humane treatment and reforms during his visit.
Trump calls for Republicans to unify around budget reconciliation push
Budget reconciliation would allow conservative lawmakers to bypass Democratic opposition in Senate with simple majority.
US suspect accused of stealing Kristi Noem’s purse sentenced to three years
President Trump has used incidents of crime to justify ongoing National Guard deployment to the capital, Washington, DC.
Sexual violence in the West Bank emerges as tool to intimidate Palestinians
Systematic sexual violence and harassment by Israeli soldiers, settlers displacing Palestinians in occupied West Bank.
Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape
The deal faces regulatory scrutiny both for influence on media landscape, but also for foreign investments to fund it.
Iran blames Trump’s blockade for diplomatic impasse as fragile truce holds
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says US and Israel will not achieve their goals 'through bullying'.
Iran says ‘fully prepared’ for football team’s World Cup participation
Tehran says all necessary arrangements have been made for participation in the tournament cohosted by the US.
Ukraine restarts Russian oil to Europe, unblocking 90-billion-euro EU loan
Resumption of oil deliveries enables Hungary to lift veto, with EU's 27 members now on track to formally approve loan.
How Israel is destroying Lebanon’s water infrastructure
Israel is 'deliberately' attacking Lebanon's water, experts say, aiming to displace or kill south Lebanon's population.
Israeli settlers block Palestinian children from school in the West Bank
Students, teachers and families stage daily peaceful sit-ins at the site of the fence near Umm al-Khair village.
Iran’s leaders debate war and peace after Trump ceasefire extension
State television pushes line that Iranians want more war, but others urge reason and moderation.
Trump calls Iran’s leadership ‘fractured’. Is it, and who’s in charge?
Almost 53 days into war, there is little evidence suggesting that Iranian government is fragmented.