Nigeria’s 2027 election faces tech hurdles amid weak state capacity
Nigeria's National Assembly has rejected mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results, citing weak infrastructure and lack of institutional independence.
Politics
Man Shot Dead at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Identified as 21-Year-Old from North Carolina
A 21-year-old man from North Carolina was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service agents after breaching the secure perimeter of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.
Italian Politicians Acquitted Amid Calls for Justice Reform
Italian politicians Tiziano Tagliani and Aldo Modonesi were acquitted of charges, reigniting calls for reform of the country's justice system.
Armed Man Shot Dead at Mar-a-Lago by Secret Service Agents
An armed man was shot dead by Secret Service agents and a deputy after breaching the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago in Florida.
Former Lawmakers Warn of ‘Death Spiral’ in U.S. Two-Party System
Former Rep. Justin Amash and others warn that the U.S. two-party system is in a 'death spiral,' concentrating power among party leaders.
Gavin Newsom: Family’s Opinion Key to Presidential Bid
California Governor Gavin Newsom said his family's opinion will be the main factor in whether he runs for president.
Maharashtra legislature starts Budget Session without LoPs due to resignation and 10% rule
Maharashtra's legislature will begin its Budget Session without Leaders of Opposition in both the assembly and legislative council, a first in the state's history.
Senator Go seeks expansion of Special Education Fund
Senator Christopher 'Bong' Go has introduced legislation to expand the use of the Special Education Fund, allowing local governments to allocate the money for teacher salaries and alternative learning programs.
Danish Forces Aid U.S. Submariner Amid Trump’s Greenland Hospital Ship Plan
A U.S. submariner was evacuated by Danish forces after an incident in Greenland, as President Trump announced plans to send a hospital ship to the territory.
Ocean County Approves $100K+ in Meal Contracts, Plumbing Extension, Construction Changes
Ocean County's Board of Commissioners approved bid awards and change orders exceeding $100,000 at its latest meeting in Toms River. The actions cover meal delivery services, a plumbing contract extension and adjustments to major road and building projects.
Maxwell Lawyers Challenge Release of 90,000 Epstein Case Pages
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys filed a last-minute court submission Friday to block the release of 90,000 pages from a decade-old defamation lawsuit tied to Jeffrey Epstein. They claim a new congressional law forcing disclosure of Epstein files violates the Constitution's separation of powers.
EU Demands US Honor Trade Deal After Tariff Hike
The European Commission insisted the United States abide by last year's EU-US trade agreement after President Trump imposed new 15% tariffs across the board. Officials declared 'a deal is a deal' and called for full clarity from Washington.
Minnesota Teen Sebastian Lost by ICE After Unaccompanied Minor Designation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lost contact with a Minnesota teenager known as Sebastian after detaining him as an unaccompanied minor in 2018. Legal filings describe the case as one of the strangest wrongful detention petitions from the Trump-era immigration crackdown.
Bangladesh EC: Party Symbols for Mayors Await Parliament Vote
Bangladesh's Election Commission says mayoral candidates in upcoming local polls will use party symbols only if the new parliament restores the provision. The decision rests with the ruling BNP and its majority in the 13th parliament.
CPI(M)’s Baby Urges Stability in Kerala Against Calls for Government Change
CPI(M) General Secretary M A Baby warned that replacing Kerala's Left government would revive corruption and communalism after a decade of progress. Speaking at the Kerala Study Congress, he dismissed demands for change from cultural figures and urged constructive opposition.