A leading Rio de Janeiro samba school's decision to center its Carnival parade on President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has ignited a fierce political debate, with opponents decrying it as premature campaign propaganda months before October's presidential election.
Court documents reveal two former government efficiency staffers are under investigation for allegedly sharing sensitive Social Security data with a group seeking to challenge election results, raising serious security and trust concerns.
Guinea's President Mamady Doumbouya has unveiled a new cabinet following his election victory, retaining the mines minister critical to the nation's vast mineral wealth while reshuffling finance, justice, and security roles.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has formally explained her presence at a contentious FBI search of Fulton County election offices, stating she acted under presidential request and her statutory authority. The move has drawn scrutiny from top congressional Democrats and raised questions about the boundaries of her role.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has formally justified her presence at an FBI search of a Georgia election facility, asserting her actions were within her legal authority to protect election integrity from foreign threats.
A recent FBI search at a Fulton County election facility, involving the Director of National Intelligence and a reported phone call with former President Trump, has sparked concerns about the blurring of lines between law enforcement and political operations.
Bitcoin plunged to levels not seen since before the 2024 U.S. election, caught in a broad sell-off of speculative assets. A sharp downturn in gold and silver prices triggered a massive $2.5 billion liquidation event, compounding existing pressures from fading regulatory optimism and a shifting Fed outlook.
Nepali authorities have arrested six executives from travel and rescue companies, alleging a sophisticated fraud scheme involving fabricated high-altitude rescues to bilk international insurers out of nearly $20 million.
A new poll indicates Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling coalition is on track for a decisive win in next week's lower house election, potentially strengthening her mandate for expansive fiscal policies.
As Southeast Asian foreign ministers gather in Cebu, ASEAN reaffirms its commitment to a stalled five-point peace consensus for Myanmar. While acknowledging the plan's failure to halt the civil war, Thai diplomats suggest recent elections—though widely criticized—could offer a new avenue for dialogue and humanitarian access.
The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), backed by Myanmar's military, has secured a commanding majority in the country's protracted general election, a result widely anticipated but condemned by critics as a sham designed to cement junta control.
As states finalize legislation before the 2026 elections, a conservative-leaning watchdog group highlights vulnerabilities in the voting system, pushing for reforms to curb foreign influence and clarify citizenship requirements for voters.
As Thailand heads to the polls, the progressive People's Party leads in surveys but faces formidable hurdles in forming a government. The outcome hinges on complex coalition negotiations, deep-seated political rivalries, and the looming influence of the country's conservative establishment.
The cryptocurrency XRP has tumbled to $1.44, its weakest valuation since November 2024, as a sharp downturn in Bitcoin triggers a wave of risk-off sentiment across digital asset markets.
Despite a fractured electoral landscape, incumbent Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is forecast to navigate post-poll negotiations and lead a new coalition government, leveraging nationalist sentiment and his party's pivotal role.
With national polls approaching, a surge in targeted attacks against Bangladesh's Hindu minority has sparked fears of escalating communal violence and raised questions about political accountability.
Bitcoin plunged to its lowest level since November 2024 this week, erasing gains made after the pro-crypto Trump administration took office. The sell-off highlights the asset's continued sensitivity to broader market risk, despite growing institutional adoption.
A stunning Democratic victory in a Texas State Senate district, which swung over 30 points from the 2024 presidential results, has triggered urgent warnings from former Trump aide Sean Spicer about Republican turnout and strategy.
A new poll shows the centre-right Tisza party maintaining an eight-point advantage over the ruling Fidesz, setting the stage for Hungary's most consequential vote in over a decade, with major implications for Europe's political landscape.
As Japan heads to the polls, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's expansionary fiscal pledges are being put to the test in a critical 30-year bond auction, with investors wary of the nation's towering debt burden.
