Politics News

Veteran Congolese leader Denis Sassou N'Guesso, 82, is expected to retain his grip on power in a controversial election that has drawn criticism from observers.

US President Donald Trump suggests the US may launch additional strikes on Iran's strategic Kharg Island oil terminal, despite concerns over rising tensions in the Middle East.

France's municipal elections hold crucial insights into party strategies and alliances ahead of the 2027 presidential poll. Ballots in 35,000 villages, towns, and cities will be closely watched.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's conservative rival Friedrich Merz faces a key test as the far-right AfD party aims for gains in Hesse's upcoming local elections amid rising fuel prices.

Explore how the gun culture in Texas has evolved from social media to political activism, shaping the state's gun policies and sparking national debates.

Amid labor shortages, the Trump administration is increasingly relying on the H-2A visa program to bring in migrant workers to bolster the US agricultural sector. Explore the complexities of this policy shift.

Activists gather at the White House, voicing strong opposition to the potential for war with Iran and calling for diplomacy to resolve tensions.

The Republic of Congo holds elections amid boycotts, as President Denis Sassou Nguesso seeks to extend his 42-year rule over the Central African nation.

France's local elections are a crucial gauge of the far-right's political strength ahead of the 2023 presidential race. The mayoral contest in Paris will be a key battleground.

A look at how the British conservative movement has shifted from seeing itself as the senior partner to the US, to now eagerly aligning with the Trumpist American right.