Politics News

Myanmar's new parliament, dominated by the pro-military Union Solidarity and Development Party, convenes for the first time since the 2021 coup. The elections excluded major opposition parties.

Ex-French president Nicolas Sarkozy, who was jailed last year, will appear at the Paris court of appeal to face fresh trial over claims he conspired to receive illegal campaign funding from Libya's Gaddafi regime.

Veteran columnist David Ignatius argues that even a successful U.S. military strike on Iran would fail to topple the regime, leaving it intact for the foreseeable future.

Mayoral election results in France show worrying gains for far-left and far-right parties, leaving mainstream parties scrambling to adapt their strategies.

A French national named Martin Ryan was sentenced to 10 years in prison by Azerbaijani authorities for charges related to alleged espionage activities. The case has sparked diplomatic tensions between France and Azerbaijan.

Vulnerable women in the UK will receive life-changing support for drug addiction, employment, and housing to help divert them from a life of crime under a new £31.6 million government funding initiative.

Examining the rise of female representatives in African parliaments and the varying degrees of tangible change for women's equality across the continent.

GOP Senator Thom Tillis delivers scathing criticism of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, while also distancing himself from Donald Trump ahead of his final term in Congress.

Grassroots organization Swing Left aims to transform Democrats' outmoded voter outreach tactics ahead of the crucial 2024 midterm elections.

Conservatives argue the iconic Soviet character Cheburashka is a dangerous distraction from Russia's imperial rebirth. Explore the debate around this beloved figure's impact on Russian society.