Politics
Albania Appoints World’s First AI Minister, Stirring Debate Over Accountability and Governance
Albania Appoints World’s First AI Minister Albania has made global headlines by introducing the world’s first government minister created entirely...
At Least 40 Killed in Stampede at Actor-Politician Vijay’s Rally in Tamil Nadu
On 27 September, a political rally by Indian film star-turned-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, popularly known as Vijay, ended in tragedy...
Russia and China Seal Deal on Major New Gas Pipeline Project
On 2 September, Russia and China concluded a binding agreement on constructing the Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline....
Nepal’s New Finance Minister Reportedly Declines Salary and Perks Before Oath
Declining Benefits Before Taking Office Newly appointed Interim Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal announced that he will not accept any of...
Despite Populist Surge, Norway’s Left Holds Onto Fragile Majority
By Aidan In the 2025 Norwegian parliamentary election on 8 September 2025, Norway’s left-of-centre parties held onto a hard fought...
Discord Votes Propel Sushila Karki as Nepal’s First Woman Prime Minister
Discord’s Role: Influence, Not Formal Ballot Nepal’s first female prime minister, 73-year-old former chief justice Sushila Karki, was sworn in...
China Mandates AI Classes for All Schoolchildren Starting September
Starting 1 September, China requires artificial intelligence (AI) education across all primary and secondary schools, marking the most comprehensive national...
UNGA 2025: UN Refutes Geneva Relocation Rumors, Urges U.S. to Allow Palestinian Officials
UN Denies Reports of Relocation The United Nations refuted widespread claims that the annual General Assembly session would shift from...
Dutch Foreign Minister Resigns as Government Rejects Tougher Israel Sanctions Plan
Foreign Minister Resigns Over Gaza Genocide Response On 22 August, Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned after failing to win...
A Stand Against Corruption: Was Nepal’s Uprising Really About a Social Media Ban?
We have seen the recent uprising in Indonesia against ministers getting housing subsidies that many found unfair. Last August saw...
