Latest Politics News
US Imposes New Tariffs on Chinese Tech Imports Amid Escalating Trade War
President Trump announced 25% tariffs on Chinese semiconductors and AI hardware, citing national security threats. Beijing vows retaliation, impacting global supply chains. [1][2]
EU Summit Reaches Deal on Stricter Migration Policies After Riots in Germany
Leaders agreed to mass deportations and border fortifications following anti-migrant violence in Berlin. Hungary and Italy push for asylum reforms. [3][4]
Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Talks Stall in Qatar; Hostage Release Delayed
Mediators report deadlock over Gaza withdrawal terms, with 50 hostages still held. US pressures Netanyahu for concessions. [5][6]
UK Parliament Votes to Nationalize Key Energy Firms Amid Blackout Crisis
Labour government seizes control of failing utilities after nationwide power cuts. Opposition calls it 'socialist overreach.' [7]
Brazil's Lula Faces Impeachment Push Over Corruption Scandal
Congress initiates proceedings after leaked audio implicates president in graft. Protests erupt in São Paulo. [8][9]
French Elections: Macron's Party Suffers Major Losses in Runoffs
Far-right National Rally gains 200 seats, threatening coalition government. Voter turnout hits record low. [10]
Russia Advances in Eastern Ukraine; Zelenskyy Begs for More NATO Aid
Moscow captures key Donetsk town, prompting Kyiv to request ATACMS missiles. EU pledges €50B package. [11][12]
India-Pakistan Border Clashes Escalate After Kashmir Terror Attack
34 killed in Srinagar bombing; both nations mobilize troops along LoC. UN calls for de-escalation. [13]
South Africa Sues Israel at ICJ Over Alleged Genocide in Gaza
Pretoria presents evidence of civilian bombings; Tel Aviv dismisses as 'blood libel.' Hearing set for January. [14][15]
Canadian PM Trudeau Resigns Amid Liberal Party Revolt
Internal polling shows collapse; NDP withdraws support over housing failures. Snap election likely in spring. [16]
Iran Elections: Hardliners Sweep Parliament in Record Turnout
Reformists barred; Supreme Leader praises victory amid economic protests. Nuclear talks with West paused. [17]
US Supreme Court to Hear Case on Federal Abortion Ban Challenge
Post-Roe states sue over national restrictions; arguments scheduled for February. Protests planned nationwide. [18][19]