Tag: Politics
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An emphatic election victory for Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti has ended months of political paralysis in Europe’s youngest state and could shape its domestic and international direction for years to come. With nearly all votes counted, official results show Kurti’s Vetevendosje Party leading with more than 49% of vote that took place on December…
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In a controversial policy document released on December 4, the Trump administration has warned that Europe is facing the risk of “civilizational erasure” within the next two decades due to migration and the deepening integration of the European Union. The document, presented as a comprehensive strategy to maintain United States‘ global dominance, underscores a vision…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Friday, November 28, that his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has resigned following an anti-corruption raid at his residence in Kyiv. Yermak, a close confidant of Zelensky and a powerful political figure, had been at the center of a growing controversy linked to a major corruption scandal. Although he…
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Bangladesh’s former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has been sentenced to death on Monday, November 17, by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for crimes against humanity related to her government’s crackdown on student-led protests in 2024. Hasina, 78, was convicted in absentia after she was exiled to India following her ousting on August 5, 2024.…
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Pakistan’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment granting the country’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, new powers and lifetime immunity from arrest and prosecution. The 27th constitutional amendment, signed into law on Thursday, November 13, has sparked criticism, with opponents warning that it could lead to a shift toward autocracy in the country. The…
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Zohran Mamdani, 34, a three-term state assemblyman and democratic socialist, has been elected mayor of New York City, marking a historic moment in the city’s political landscape. Once viewed as an underdog, Mamdani captured both the Democratic primary and the general election, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani first drew national…
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Bangladesh has marked the first anniversary of the 2024 uprising with the release of the ‘July Declaration‘, a sweeping political document delivered by Interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus. The declaration, read before a public audience in Dhaka, offers a narrative of the uprising and a vision for the country’s democratic future. The uprising began in…
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On the first anniversary of the 2024 mass uprising that toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus delivered the ‘July Declaration‘, a sweeping statement of intent aimed at restructuring the country’s political framework. The speech, given on August 5, 2025, at the National Parliament’s South Plaza, marks a significant moment in the country’s…
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Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her duties, marking a serious blow to her administration less than a year into her term. The court accepted a petition from 36 senators accusing her of dishonesty and ethical breaches, stemming from a leaked June 15 phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun…
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[Ethan Oliver Brooks, Shongjog columnist] In his first speech as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump laid out a bold and expansive vision for the nation, one that echoes his commitment to restoring American greatness on the world stage. With a focus on revitalizing the nation’s economy, securing its borders and strengthening…
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