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Tuesday, May 5

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee along Intellectuals, Students,Journalist,Government Administrate officers and Public's took part in Save Water Save Life Campaign from Jorasakho to Mayo Road Mahatma Gandhi Statue on July 12,2019 in Kolkata,India. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
PoliticsMay 5, 2026

Mamata Banerjee’s Political Fortress Crumbles in West Bengal

After 15 years of dominance, Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress party have been ousted from power in West Bengal, marking a significant shift in India’s political landscape.

Bald man in dark suit speaks into a microphone
PoliticsMay 5, 2026

Romanian Government Collapses as Leftists Abandon Fiscal Responsibility

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was removed from office after his left-wing coalition partners prioritized political survival over essential austerity measures to curb the nation's ballooning budget deficit.

Monday, May 4

Gen Assimi Goïta is pictured wearing a white cap at top. He also wears an earpiece.
PoliticsMay 4, 2026

Mali Junta Leader Seizes Defense Post Following Deadly Jihadist Offensive

Mali's military leader has appointed himself defense minister after his predecessor was killed in a massive, coordinated assault by jihadist and separatist forces.

A composite photo of Peter Obi on the left. He is looking up through his glasses. On the right is Rabiu Kwankwaso, who has a slight moustache and is wearing a traditional red and white cap.
PoliticsMay 4, 2026

Nigerian Opposition in Disarray as Failed Candidates Jump Ship to New Party

Former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, signaling further instability within an opposition bloc already plagued by infighting and legal battles.

Sunday, May 3

Donald Trump, against a backdrop of American flags, points to a crowd and smiles while wearing a navy blue suit with a long red tie.
PoliticsMay 3, 2026

Resilient Economy Defies Global Energy Shock as Midterms Approach

The U.S. economy grew by 2% in the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating remarkable resilience even as the conflict in Iran creates global energy price volatility.

A man seen from behind walking down a street in Nairobi, holding several rocks in their hands, with a blurred crowd visible in the distance
PoliticsMay 3, 2026

Kenya Plunges Into Chaos as Political Elites Unleash Criminal Gangs

Kenya is facing a severe security crisis as entrenched political networks utilize organized criminal gangs to conduct violent attacks, threatening the stability of the nation ahead of the next election cycle.

Friday, May 1

A head and shoulders image of Joseph Kabila. He is wearing a blue jacket and open-necked blue chequered shirt.
PoliticsMay 1, 2026

U.S. Sanctions Former Congolese President Kabila Over Rebel Ties

The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of providing financial and tactical support to the M23 rebel group to destabilize the nation.

Police escort Jair Bolsonaro, who wears a green polo top, from hospital
PoliticsMay 1, 2026

Brazilian Congress Rebuffs Lula, Slashes Bolsonaro's Sentence

Brazil's conservative-majority Congress successfully overturned President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's veto, significantly reducing the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Thursday, April 30

Two people stand in front of floral tributes on a paved path with a beach in the background
PoliticsApril 30, 2026

Royal Commission Demands Gun Crackdown Following Bondi Terror Attack

A landmark royal commission into the tragic Bondi Beach terror attack has issued interim recommendations calling for a national overhaul of firearm regulations and increased security measures for Jewish festivals.

Mexican police at the scene of a murder in Sinaloa
PoliticsApril 30, 2026

US Prosecutors Indict Sinaloa Governor for Cartel Collusion

Federal prosecutors have indicted the governor of Sinaloa and nine other Mexican officials for allegedly accepting bribes to protect the Sinaloa Cartel's deadly drug trafficking operations.

Wednesday, April 29

People came from all over Florida to the State Capitol on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, to protest Gov. Ron DeSantis' new congressional map.
PoliticsApril 29, 2026

Florida Secures Fairer Congressional Maps to Bolster Conservative Majority

Florida lawmakers have approved new congressional maps aimed at securing Republican control of the House, a strategic move that directly challenges Democrat efforts to manipulate electoral boundaries across the country.