Politics
Belgium’s King Condemns Gaza Humanitarian Crisis as a ‘Disgrace to Humanity’
King Philippe gave a rare and incisive speech on July 21, the eve of Belgium's National Day, denouncing what he...
Hong Kong’s Last Major Opposition ‘League of Social Democrats’ Disbands
On 29 June 2025, the League of Social Democrats (LSD), one of Hong Kong’s last active pro-democracy political parties, announced...
UK to Lower Voting Age to 16 in Sweeping Electoral Reform
16-Year-Olds to Vote by 2029 The UK government has stated on 17 July that it will reduce the voting age...
Japan Urges ASEAN to Help ‘Rebuild’ Palestine
Regional Powers Convene in Kuala Lumpur On 11 July, ministers and senior officials from across East Asia gathered in Kuala...
Former M’sia AG Tommy Thomas’ Daughter Injured in Sydney Pro-Palestine March
Arrest at Pro-Palestinian Protest Sparks Concern On 21 June, Hannah Thomas, daughter of former Malaysian attorney-general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas,...
Syed Saddiq Cleared of All Charges as Court Cites Serious Misjudgment
Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, a Muar MP, was cleared of all corruption and money laundering accusations after Malaysia's Court...
‘We Made History’: 10 Things to Know About Zohran Mamdani, NYC’s New Democratic Mayoral Candidate
In a political shocker that has reverberated across the US, Indian-American and Ugandan-born Zohran Kwame Mamdani declared victory in New...
‘Outrageous, Dictatorial, and Shameful’: U.S. Senator Handcuffed at DHS Immigration Press Conference
Senator Removed by Force On 12 June, federal agents forcefully removed and handcuffed U.S. Senator Alex Padilla during a Department...
What’s Stopping Singapore from Recognizing Palestine as a State?
In light of the man-made famine in Gaza, caused by the Israeli blockade of global food aid, key nations such...
Italian MP Wears Ghost Costume in Parliament to Protest Referendum Restrictions
Ghostly Protest Interrupts Parliamentary Session An Italian lawmaker captured international headlines on 14 May by wearing a ghost costume in...
