Gov Alia Accuses Unnamed National Assembly Members, Other Politicians of Sponsoring Benue Attacks

* Akume not silent on insecurity, SGF’s office clarifies Wale Igbintade Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, has accused unnamed politicians and members of the National Assembly of sponsoring violent attacks in the state. Although he did...

Baku and Prague discuss political and economic cooperation at High-Level Talks

On June 6, 2025, the latest round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic was held in Prague. Azernews reports, according to a statement from Azerbaijan’s Ministry...

GLOBALink | A mix of hope and uncertainty, six months after Syria's political shift

It has been six months since Syria's transition to new interim authorities. In Damascus, residents have experienced a renewed sense of security and stability, and many expressed cautious optimism about the future. #GLOBALink

US to revoke visas for Chinese students; politicization of educational exchange erodes US competitiveness: experts

Photo: Xinhua US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the US will "aggressively revoke" visas for Chinese students, Reuters reported. Some Chinese experts criticized the move, warning that politicization of educational exchange will...

Politicians held accountable — what about bureaucrats?

Opinion The Sio Silica caretaker convention scandal report by Manitoba’s ethics commissioner should be required reading in every public service in Canada. Because there was another governance convention being challenged in this whole episode —...

Musk says US needs new political party

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said on Friday that a new political party was needed in the United States, a day after he asked in a poll to his followers on X whether one was required to represent "80% in the middle."

China calls for calm in Red Sea, political resolution in Yemen

Photo:CCTVChina's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sun Lei, on Wednesday called on all parties to ease tensions in the Red Sea, resume political dialogue in Yemen, and scale up humanitarian assistance to address the country's...

Petro Slams Use of Violence for Political Gain After Attack on Uribe Turbay

Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the attempted assassination of opposition figure Miguel Uribe Turbay, calling for unity against political violence amid rising threats to democracy in the country. The attack on Senator Miguel Uribe...

Pols & Politics: Gov. Healey touts WalletHub rankings. Reality is more complicated

Gov. Maura Healey promoted a ranking last week that claimed Massachusetts had “the best state economy” in the United States. The first-term Democrat, who is up for reelection next year, touted the ranking as a “testament to the incredible...

Viewers say George Clooney's play is 'wildly relevant' to today's political climate

Viewers made comparisons to the events of George Clooney's play Good Night, and Good Luck to President Donald Trump's administration. The Tony-nominated play starring the actor as CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow had its penultimate show on...

Bemoaning Wike’s “As E Dey Pain Dem” And “Iye Ndieba, Ye Ndieba” Brand Of Democratic Politics

In today’s Nigeria, the political arena has steadily morphed into a theatre of ego-driven theatrics, where personal showmanship often takes precedence over the solemn responsibility of governance. At the forefront of this disturbing political...

Tinubu’s endorsement sparks fresh political permutations

By Omoniyi Salaudeen Legitimately or otherwise, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has set the stage for another intense struggle for power far ahead of the release of the timetable for the next general elections by the Independent...

Benue Governor Accuses Unnamed Politicians, National Assembly Members of Sponsoring Terror Attacks

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, has accused unnamed politicians and members of the National Assembly of sponsoring violent attacks in the state. Although he did not name the politicians, the governor said the attacks were well planned...

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff backs ousted federal MP Bridget Archer’s political comeback

Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Will Fail Without Urgent Political Restructuring, Olisa Agbakoba Warns

Renowned constitutional lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has warned that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms will not deliver meaningful results unless Nigeria urgently restructures...

Political Storm: Tinubu’s Influence Grows as Governor Eno Joins APC; More Defections Loom

The political landscape in Nigeria is undergoing a significant transformation as Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday. His move marks a notable shift in the political balance,...

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen may run if Israeli elections are announced

However, despite months of speculation in 2024, once he decided an election was unlikely, Cohen, being more a man of action than a man who enjoys waiting, decided to reduce his public and media profile.Cohen extended his contract as director of...

‘There is political fatigue wherever you look, fatalism growing by the day,’ academic warns

Professor Mario Thomas Vassallo told The Malta Independent on Sunday that "there is political fatigue wherever you look in Malta and a great sense of collective fatalism is growing by the day". Vassallo, and Professor Roderick Pace, were asked for...

Israel's paralyzing politics squander historic opportunities across Middle East - opinion

In Syria, Bashar al-Assad is gone, and while his successor, Ahmed al-Sharaa, carries a violent jihadist past, he has openly hinted at normalizing ties with Israel. Iran, meanwhile, is more vulnerable and exposed than ever after its S-300 air...

Russian Attacks on Kharkiv and Global Political Updates in June 2025

On June 7, Russian forces launched two powerful attacks on Kharkiv. In the morning, the enemy used 58 Shahed kamikaze drones, guided aerial bombs (KAB), and three missiles. As a result of these shellings, three people were killed and more than...