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• I legislatori iracheni hanno approvato giovedì un nuovo governo guidato dall'imprenditore Ali al-Zaidi, ponendo fine a mesi di stallo a Baghdad. • L'ufficio stampa del primo ministro ha dichiarato che il parlamento ha concesso la fiducia al gabinetto di Zaidi, mentre l'agenzia di stampa statale INA ha riferito che una maggioranza assoluta ha sostenuto 14 nomine ministeriali. • Zaidi, descritto come il primo ministro più giovane dell'Iraq a 40 anni, è stato scelto il 27 aprile dopo crescenti pressioni per ripristinare un'amministrazione stabile.

• Un incontro di alto profilo è fissato per il 4 luglio, annunciato dall'organizzatore White in un'intervista di martedì, con il coinvolgimento di note personalità politiche. • L'evento attira l'attenzione per l'unione tra sport e politica durante le celebrazioni del Giorno dell'Indipendenza. • Potrebbe incrementare la raccolta fondi per le campagne correlate, intrattenendo al contempo il pubblico nazionale.

Esclusiva: La spinta a registrare un partito non affiliato con un nome identico a quello del gruppo grassroots segue il piano di Avi Yemini di utilizzare il 'Free Palestine party' per convogliare voti verso One Nation. Ricevi le nostre email con le ultime notizie, l'app gratuita o il podcast giornaliero. Muslim Votes Matter (MVM) ha presentato reclamo alla Commissione Elettorale del Victoria riguardo a un tentativo anonimo di registrare un partito politico con lo stesso nome in vista delle elezioni statali, accusandolo di voler deliberatamente trarre in inganno gli elettori. MVM è stata fondata prima delle elezioni federali del 2025 come movimento di pressione e advocacy dal basso, in risposta alle preoccupazioni per la mancanza di rappresentanza politica per i gruppi musulmani e le minoranze in Australia. Continua a leggere...

• Benjamin Netanyahu, il primo ministro più longevo d'Israele, ha guidato il partito di destra Likud a dominare la politica, modellando lo scenario per i cittadini arabi. • I palestinesi in Israele affrontano una crescente marginalizzazione sotto la leadership di Netanyahu mentre si avvicinano le elezioni della Knesset. • Il predominio del Likud solleva preoccupazioni sugli impatti delle politiche in termini di rappresentanza e diritti delle minoranze.

• Il Rappresentante Permanente della Cina presso l'ONU, Fu Cong, ha sottolineato come il conflitto in Sudan e l'instabilità nel Sud Sudan stiano ostacolando il processo politico nell'area di Abyei. • La situazione sul campo rimane critica sotto il profilo della sicurezza e dell'assistenza umanitaria in entrambe le nazioni, aggravando i ritardi nei negoziati. • Questo stallo minaccia la stabilità a lungo termine nella regione, influenzando gli interessi degli USA nel contrastare l'instabilità e gli sforzi di aiuto umanitario in Africa.

Il sito di gossip scandalistico sta dando la caccia ai politici e monitorando i membri del Congresso in vacanza • TMZ è a Washington DC solo da poche settimane, ma il sito di gossip scandalistico sta già avendo un impatto: dando la caccia ai politici, monitorando i membri del Congresso in vacanza e riportando la notizia di un senatore in viaggio a Disney World. • È stato un inizio piuttosto movimentato mentre il sito web e il canale televisivo tentano di irrompere nella scena politica, concentrandosi inizialmente sui membri del Congresso durante una pausa di due settimane – che solitamente comporta il ritorno dei politici nei propri distretti e stati per incontrare i cittadini – durante un blocco parziale record del Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Continua a leggere...

La moglie del Primo Ministro, accompagnandolo alle urne, segue una lunga serie di donne che hanno utilizzato la giacca per mobilitarsi quando la posta in gioco è alta. Non una bandiera bianca, ma un blazer color crema è ciò che Victoria Starmer ha scelto di indossare per accompagnare il marito, il primo ministro, a votare giovedì mattina. Si inserisce così in una lunga tradizione di donne che hanno fatto del "power blazer" il loro alleato in momenti decisivi. Il blazer di Starmer, molto simile a un modello in crepe avorio di Alexander McQueen da 1.690 sterline, arriva subito dopo un altro. Nel primo episodio della nuova serie di Amandaland, Amanda indossa una versione beige doppiopetto in un momento immaginario di alta tensione: tenendo un discorso imbarazzante sul suo brand di lifestyle (non superficiale) Senuous, nell'ambito della settimana delle carriere presso la scuola di suo figlio. All'inizio della settimana, la Principessa del Galles ha presentato il rapporto Foundations for Life indossando un completo Roland Mouret beige crema a vita alta. Continua a leggere...

In un ricorso legale, gli avvocati del network hanno respinto fermamente l'indagine della FCC sul talk show The View. Gli avvocati che rappresentano una stazione ABC hanno accusato la Federal Communications Commission (FCC) di punire il network per scopi politici in un attacco veemente all'indagine della commissione controllata da Trump sul talk show di maggior successo, The View. In un ricorso depositato giovedì, KTRK-TV, una stazione televisiva locale di Houston di proprietà di ABC, ha reagito con forza all'indagine della FCC, accusando l'agenzia, purportedly indipendente, di intraprendere azioni che "minacciano di ribaltare decenni di leggi e prassi consolidate e di intimidire il discorso critico protetto, sia per quanto riguarda The View che in senso più ampio". Continua a leggere...

• Le autorità federali stanno indagando su almeno quattro operazioni sospette potenzialmente legate a informazioni privilegiate sugli sviluppi tra Stati Uniti e Iran. • Le fonti confermano che le operazioni hanno riguardato ampie posizioni nei contratti futures sul petrolio prima delle recenti tensioni nello Stretto di Hormuz. • Questa indagine evidenzia i rischi di manipolazione del mercato durante i conflitti globali, con implicazioni per le normative finanziarie.

The chief justice defends court’s impartiality after decisions on abortion, presidential immunity and voting rightsUS chief justice John Roberts has insisted supreme court judges are not “political actors” amid outrage over its recent decision undermining the Voting Right Act, and other moves that have benefited Donald Trump and his allies.“I think, at a very basic level, people think we’re making policy decisions, we’re saying we think this is how things should be, as opposed to what the law provides,” Roberts told a conference for judges and lawyers in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, according to the Associated Press. “I think they view us as purely political actors, which I don’t think is an accurate understanding of what we do.” Continue reading...

• DMK leaders Kanimozhi NVN Somu and TKS Elangovan sharply criticized Congress for extending support to TVK, warning it will be 'wiped out everywhere'. • The reaction follows Congress breaking pre-poll ties with DMK, providing 5 MLAs to help TVK reach 112 seats short of majority. • DMK views the move as betrayal amid hung assembly, fueling accusations as rivals like AIADMK explore counter-alliances.

• Singapore has completed a comprehensive review of its political salary framework but deferred any final decision citing impacts from the ongoing Middle East conflict. • The announcement was made by Minister Chan Chun Sing, highlighting caution amid global economic uncertainties affecting the city-state's finances. • This deferral reflects Singapore's policy of linking political remuneration to economic performance and national circumstances during crises.

• The BJP and its coalition allies have expanded their territorial control to 21 of India's 28 states, representing unprecedented political consolidation and establishing the party in a more dominant national position than at any point since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014. • From the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal, India's political map is now overwhelmingly controlled by the BJP, with only Jharkhand remaining as a lone opposition-governed state in major regions, reflecting near-total electoral saturation. • Political analysts describe this expansion as more than electoral success—it constitutes political saturation, raising fundamental questions about whether India is moving toward an opposition-diminished political order.

The third day of hearings of the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion heard further evidence from Jewish AustraliansFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastViolent antisemitic abuse was allowed to proliferate across a Jewish political candidate’s social media as part of a broader trend designed to intimidate Jewish Australians from public life, a royal commission has heard.Joshua Kirsh launched a campaign as an independent candidate for the New South Wales upper house in late 2025 but found his advertisements online bombarded by antisemitic tropes, abuse and threats. Continue reading...

Inquiry set up by rightwing politician recommends merging major channels and slashing TV entertainment budgets by 75%French politicians on the left and centre have criticised a parliament inquiry report that recommends sweeping cuts to public broadcasting, with a row over culture wars building before next year’s presidential election.State broadcasting is a key topic in the run-up to April’s vote, with the far right, which is leading in the polls, highly critical of public TV and radio and vowing to privatise it. Continue reading...

• The Bharatiya Janata Party expanded its electoral dominance across India's political map, strengthening its presence in large parts of the country and leaving only a handful of states under opposition rule following the 2026 assembly election results. • The BJP's continued electoral momentum, coupled with strong performances in states like Assam under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, reinforces the party's structural dominance ahead of upcoming state elections. • Growing cracks emerged within the opposition INDIA bloc following the elections, with significant disagreements over issues like women's reservation-linked legislation undermining coalition unity and strategy.

As major parties once again spruik budget night events at thousands of dollars a ticket, some MPs say they resent the ritzy social galasGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThey’re dismissed as boring, little more than a “selfie” opportunity for economy nerds – or even labelled a threat to democracy.But as budget week approaches, the major parties are once again spruiking fundraising dinners and drinks for their most loyal followers – and slugging them for thousands of dollars. Continue reading...

Republicans blame Biden administration block on JetBlue deal; Democrats point to fuel price surge amid Iran warSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email US airlines and government officials battled on Saturday to deal with stranded passengers and stricken employees after discount carrier Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased operations – and a political and business blame game got under way over the collapse of the low-cost carrier.“If you have a flight scheduled with Spirit Airlines, don’t show up at the airport; there will be no one here to assist you,” the US secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy, warned at a press conference after laying out measures for customers booked with the Florida-based company to obtain refunds or find discounted flights on other airlines. Continue reading...

• Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty closed lower after intraday swings, pressured by spiking crude oil prices above $90/barrel. • Foreign investor outflows accelerated to ₹15,000 crore in April, exacerbating downside in banking and energy sectors. • Auto and FMCG stocks like Maruti Suzuki and ITC provided limited support amid broader risk aversion.

• The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera in a case involving alleged derogatory remarks against a Union minister. • The court flagged possible political motivations behind the FIR filed against Khera, raising questions about the timing and intent of the legal action. • This ruling highlights ongoing tensions between the ruling BJP and opposition Congress ahead of key elections, potentially influencing public discourse on judicial independence.

• Market experts identify fundamentally strong value stocks as attractive investment opportunities following recent market corrections driven by geopolitical tensions and crude oil price volatility. • Analysts recommend disciplined investors focus on quality companies trading at depressed valuations rather than panic-driven selling, viewing current market weakness as potential entry points for long-term wealth creation. • Selective turnaround stocks and NBFC sector opportunities are highlighted as potential beneficiaries of market recovery, with emphasis on portfolio construction based on fundamental strength rather than technical indicators.

• A bipartisan advisory panel convened under President Biden’s tech‑regulation agenda delivered a draft report recommending that Congress ban politically targeted digital ads that spread “clearly false or misleading information” about voting procedures, candidates, or ballot access. • The panel, whose members include former FEC commissioners and civil‑rights leaders, argues that such ads undermine trust in elections and disproportionately affect voters of color, urging platforms to adopt stricter labeling and ad‑library rules. • The proposal sparks backlash from free‑speech advocates, who warn that any government‑defined standard for political misinformation could chill legitimate debate and benefit incumbent parties.

• The Justice Department announced an expanded criminal investigation into fundraising and expenditure patterns of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and related political action committees, focusing on compliance with federal campaign finance and foreign‑donor laws. • Investigators are examining at least a dozen large donations that may have been routed through shell corporate accounts or foreign‑linked entities, according to law‑enforcement officials briefed on the probe. • White House spokespeople framed the action as part of “routine post‑election review,” while Trump allies accuse the department of partisan bias and warn that any charges could ignite a political firestorm ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Decision gives mapmakers in Republican states power to crack districts into pieces and dilute votes into oblivionThe Voting Rights Act was a political peace compact written in John Lewis’s blood.The Callais v Landry decision by the US supreme court, which set aside much of section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, whitewashed that blood from history, along with that of thousands of other Americans who fought segregationist white supremacists at lunch counters and bus stations and courthouses for political equality. Continue reading...

Chief minister Aminuddin Harun says he would continue in his post for now, even though he no longer enjoys majority support in the 36-seat state assembly in light of UMNO’s move over his handling of a crisis involving the state’s monarchy.

Conservatives expected to push for privileges committee involvement in a Commons vote on MondayA series of senior Labour figures have dismissed calls for a new investigation into what Keir Starmer told MPs about the appointment of Peter Mandelson as political point scoring, before a possible Commons vote on the issue.The Conservatives have called for the cross-party privileges committee, the remit of which includes examining whether MPs broke rules, to look at whether the prime minister misled parliament when he said normal procedures were followed with Mandelson’s appointment. Continue reading...

• President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner due to a nearby shooting incident on April 25, 2026. • NBC News' Garrett Haake questioned Trump on the trend of political violence in the U.S., to which he replied, 'No country is immune'. • The event highlights ongoing concerns about security at political gatherings and increasing incidents of violence.

• US stocks recently reached an all-time high even as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran dominate headlines, suggesting investor confidence in economic fundamentals. • The market surge occurs amid what analysts describe as a major market disruption cycle, with oil shocks and other disruptions rattling investors before receding. • The disconnect between headline risks and market performance highlights investor focus on sustained economic growth and underlying corporate fundamentals over short-term geopolitical concerns.