Macron's diplomatic comeback: from France's domestic crisis to reshaping Europe's defense French President Emmanuel Macron is back at the center of global diplomacy, seeking to ease relations with President Donald Trump, championing a Ukraine peace plan alongside his British counterpart, and seeing his longstanding desire to boost European defense turning into reality. Environment 09 Mar, 2025
Canada's Liberal Party in search of a new leader while dealing with Trump threats, pending election Trudeau announced his resignation after facing an increasing loss of support both within his party and in the country. World 08 Jan, 2025
Nationalism in today's world: It should be about diversity, dignity and equity, not division Nationalism has always been contentious. Throughout history, we have witnessed how politics has shaped it, how certain elite groups have hijacked its agency, and how it has been a tool for entering the voters' minds and, as such, an election tool. Opinion 13 Dec, 2024
Germany's Merkel recalls Putin's 'power games' and contrasting US presidents in her memoirs Merkel served alongside four US presidents, four French presidents and five British prime ministers. Lifestyle 26 Nov, 2024
Taxes and immigration: Last ideological gridlock in American domestic policy The American political season is in full swing, with the presidential, local and state elections set for November 2024, as mandated by the Constitution. This grand spectacle of the world’s "greatest" democracy presents a unique opportunity to analyse the significant policy differences between the Republican and Democratic parties—ironically, the two dominant political forces representing one of the most pluralistic nations for nearly 200 years. Opinion 17 Sep, 2024
UK Labour Party sweeps to power in historic election win. But impatient voters mean big challenges Britain’s Labour Party swept to power Friday after more than a decade in opposition, official results showed, as a jaded electorate appeared to hand the party a landslide victory but also a mammoth task of reinvigorating a stagnant economy and dispirited nation. World 05 Jul, 2024
King Charles III makes world debut as tour starts in Germany Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, landed at Berlin's government airport in the early afternoon. World 29 Mar, 2023
Boris Johnson quits as UK prime minister, dragged down by scandals After days of battling for his job, Johnson had been deserted by all but a handful of his closest allies after the latest in a series of scandals sapped their willingness to support him. World 07 Jul, 2022
UK posts record current account gap, urges caution on data Britain racked up a record shortfall in its current account in the first three months of this year, as the deficit ballooned to 51.7 billion pounds ($62.8 billion) or 8.3% of gross domestic product, official data showed on Thursday. World 30 Jun, 2022
Johnson arrives in India to meet Modi, seek economic deals British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is trying to set aside his political troubles and focus on economic ties and the war in Ukraine during a long-delayed official trip to India. World 21 Apr, 2022
UK Brexit minister quits as new COVID rules spark anger A senior member of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Cabinet resigned Saturday night, adding to a sense of disarray within a government that has faced rebellion from his own lawmakers and voters this week. World 19 Dec, 2021
Voters give scandal-hit UK PM Johnson 'a kicking' with by-election loss Boris Johnson's Conservatives on Friday lost control of a parliamentary seat they had dominated for nearly 200 years as voters turned against Britain's prime minister over a series of crises and scandals. World 17 Dec, 2021
