US Politics & Campaign Fallout: Twitch streamer Hasan Piker says Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed asked him to “stump,” after backlash over the far-left ally’s campaign appearances. Australia Election Tensions: Pauline Hanson escalated the fight after One Nation’s Secret Harbour win, accusing Albanese and Chalmers of inciting political violence with “dangerous” rhetoric. Nigeria 2027 Strategy: Opposition parties plan an Abuja summit to coordinate a common front against Tinubu and APC, while Peter Obi urged Nigerians to pray for politicians to stop stealing. International Election Integrity: Moldova rejected Russia’s plan to add 16 polling stations in Transnistria for Russian Duma elections without Chisinau’s consent. Global Political Economy: A New Zealand investor survey found rental property confidence sliding amid flat house prices and local policy worries. India Religious Clash: Karnataka’s Higher Education Minister Rayareddi praised Islam at a mass marriage event, triggering a BJP-Congress dispute over secularism and outreach. US Midterms & Digital Influence: Reports say the Pentagon hired MAGA influencers to amplify messaging, sparking outrage over taxpayer-funded influence operations. Political Violence Warning: Nigeria’s election violence tally—870 deaths since 2015 despite peace accords—renewed doubts about enforcement ahead of 2027.