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Metro

South Africa rejects U.S. human rights report as ‘seriously flawed’

South Africa has strongly criticized a recent human rights report from the U.S. State Department, describing it as “inaccurate and deeply flawed.” Released...

Crime & conflict

South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, arrested and held in solitary confinement on charges of stock manipulation, election interference, and bribery.

Kim Keon Hee, the former First Lady of South Korea, has been arrested and is currently held in solitary confinement at the Seoul...

World

Kiribati’s Pro-China Government Suspends Foreign Visits Amid Election Process

Kiribati’s pro-China government announced the suspension of all diplomatic visits until 2025, citing the ongoing election process and the need to focus on...

Politics

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher Re-Elected Amid Ongoing Strikes and Industry Challenges

In a decisive affirmation of her leadership, Fran Drescher has been re-elected as President of SAG-AFTRA, the union representing over 160,000 media professionals....

Metro

Seychelles’ National Assembly Passes Landmark Bill Granting Voting Rights to Youths Turning 18 in Election Year

In a significant advancement for democratic participation, the Seychelles National Assembly has approved a constitutional amendment allowing young citizens who turn 18 on...

World

Philippine Supreme Court Rules Impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte Unconstitutional

Philippine Supreme Court unanimously declared the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional, citing a violation of the constitutional provision that prohibits...

World

UK government plans to lower voting age to 16 in all elections, aligning with Scotland and Wales, aiming to boost democratic engagement.

The British government has announced plans to lower the voting age to 16 for all UK elections, aiming to modernize the democratic system...

PoliticsWorld

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, faces potential election challenge from former allies Bello Bouba Maigari and Issa Tchiroma Bakary ahead of October 2025 presidential election.

Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya, Africa’s second-longest-serving leader, is facing a significant political challenge ahead of the October 2025 presidential election. Two of...

Politics

South Africa’s ANC Loses Parliamentary Majority in Historic Election

South African general election, the African National Congress (ANC) experienced a historic setback, losing its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994....

Politics

New Polls Reveal Shifting Voter Sentiments Ahead of Elections

Recent polling data from May 2025 indicates notable shifts in voter sentiments across various political landscapes. In the United States, a survey conducted...