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Haiti’s Government Imposes Three-month State of Emergency in Central Regions Amid Escalating Gang Violence

Haiti's government has declared a three-month state of emergency in the West, Artibonite, and Center departments, regions central to the nation's rice production....

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Australia to officially recognize Palestinian state at UN General Assembly in September, aligning with global leaders’ commitments

Australia has announced its intention to formally recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. This decision...

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Texas Governor Threatens Arrests Amid Redistricting Standoff

In a significant political confrontation unfolded in Texas as over 50 Democratic lawmakers departed the state to obstruct a Republican-led redistricting initiative. This...

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Suriname’s parliament elects Jennifer Geerlings-Simons as first female president amid economic challenges

Suriname's National Assembly elected Jennifer Geerlings-Simons as the country's first female president, marking a historic milestone in the nation's political landscape. The 71-year-old...

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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...

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Serbian Police Clash with Anti-Government Protesters in Novi Pazar Over Student Expulsion

Tensions escalated in Novi Pazar, Serbia, when police clashed with anti-government protesters following the alleged forced eviction of students from a university building....

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Trump avoids Epstein questions, revisits past grievances

President Donald Trump faced persistent questions about his past association with Jeffrey Epstein during his recent visit to Scotland. On July 26, 2025,...

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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...

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Elon Musk announces formation of ‘America Party’ following disagreements with Trump’s policies.

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has announced the formation of a new political party in the United States, named the...

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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...