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Iraq Votes Amid Deep Disillusionment and Fading Hopes for Reform
Iraqis went to the polls Tuesday to elect a new 329-member parliament, with voting set to close at 6 p.m. local time. Prime Minister...
Senate Moves to End 40-Day Shutdown as Health Subsidy Deal Emerges
After 40 days of partial paralysis, the U.S. Senate advanced a measure aimed at reopening the federal government. The shutdown had sidelined hundreds of...
The Taliban’s Broken Promises: Time for a New U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan
Since the 1970s, Afghanistan has remained a land of unending turmoil due to global geopolitical rivalries and deep internal social fault lines. Over the...
Americans Struggle between Democracy & Power: Who is Driving Whom?
Almost a decade ago, I would have wagered my entire wealth on the defeat of candidate Donald Trump in the primaries of the 2016...
New York’s Great Rebirth: How Zohran Mamdani Made History
In the dimly lit theater at Brooklyn Paramount, amid tears and triumph, Zohran Mamdani did not merely accept victory, he announced a revolution. “So,...
Iraq’s Youth Take On Sectarian Rule: A New Generation Fights for Political Change
As Iraq prepares for its November 11 parliamentary elections, a growing number of young Iraqis are stepping into the political arena, determined to challenge...
Democrats Sweep Key Races, Signaling Pushback to Trump’s Second Term
In the first major elections since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Democrats scored sweeping victories on Tuesday, winning key races in New...
Democrats Score Big in U.S. Off-Year Votes as Trump’s Influence Wanes
The 2025 off-year elections in Virginia, New Jersey, New York City, and California served as an early test of voter sentiment during Donald Trump’s...
Trump Backs Cuomo, Threatens NYC Funds if Mamdani Wins
In a stunning move on the eve of New York City’s mayoral election, U.S. President Donald Trump broke party lines to endorse former Democratic...
Valencia Regional Leader Resigns Over Deadly Floods Mismanagement
Carlos Mazon, the leader of Spain’s eastern Valencia region, announced his resignation on Monday over his administration’s handling of last year’s devastating floods that...