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Policy, elections and the decisions shaping public life.
The United States is backing a proposal to restart Russian natural gas exports to Europe through Ukraine as part of talks aimed at securing an energy ceasefire before winter, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Arab-led parties of stealing this week’s election, as opposition politicians meet to discuss a possible coalition that could unseat him.
The former Google chief warned that China’s energy and data centre build-out could erode US advantages in chips, talent and capital.
A political video says Republican dominance in Texas is weakening, pointing to a changing contest for power in the state.
Iranian and Houthi attacks on key Middle East shipping lanes have renewed calls for a single multinational mission linking US capabilities with regional and European support.
Marco Rubio spoke for 11 seconds after being called to the stage by Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Corpus Christi, Texas.
A former US ambassador to Russia says Donald Trump’s policies are weakening Ukraine and making Moscow’s war aims more achievable.
Donald Trump again suggested Venezuela could join the United States, linking the idea to an oil shipment he described as a gift.
Israelis are voting on 27 October in a pivotal election that could decide Benjamin Netanyahu’s future and the country’s political direction after years of war.
China’s swelling trade surplus and rapid manufacturing expansion are being driven not only by national policy but by powerful local incentives.
Rumours involving Abdul El-Sayed, James Talarico and Ilhan Omar are among claims drawing attention ahead of the 2026 US midterms.
The Export-Import Bank’s charter expires on 31 December, putting more than $70 billion in pending projects and 45,000 US jobs at stake.
Asylum seekers who escaped Ethiopia's conflict say they face being forced back, with one woman recalling 75 days held in harsh prison conditions in 2020.
A look at Kersti Kaljulaid, who led Estonia as president from 2016 to 2021 and remains a recognised voice in international affairs commentary.
