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Taiwan’s president urges unity to defend democracy amid renewed pressure from China

Lai Ching-te has urged the people of Taiwan to unite in defense of the island’s democratic system, warning against growing pressure from Beijing and insisting that Taiwan must never become part of China. Speaking at the annual congress of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Taipei......

Progressive posts higher quarterly profit as auto insurance demand remains strong

Progressive reported higher second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, supported by sustained demand for personal auto insurance policies, underscoring the resilience of the U.S. insurance market despite rising claims-related costs. The insurer benefited from continued customer growth in its core automobile......

Aleksandar Vučić signals exit from presidency as Serbia prepares for potential political reset

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has indicated that he intends to step down from office before the end of his mandate, a move that could usher in early elections and mark a significant shift in the country’s political trajectory. According to statements reported from Belgrade, the long-serving......

Taiwan ruling party nominates sanctioned lawmaker for Taipei mayoral race

Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has officially nominated lawmaker Puma Shen as its candidate for the upcoming Taipei mayoral election, marking a significant political move ahead of key local polls. The decision comes in a sensitive geopolitical context, as China has previously......

Bulgaria approves new government led by Rumen Radev

Bulgaria has officially formed a new government after the National Assembly approved a Cabinet led by Rumen Radev, ending a prolonged period of political instability and repeated elections. Lawmakers voted in favor of appointing Radev as prime minister and approved the structure of his proposed government,......

UK Greens challenge Labour strongholds in London elections

The Green Party is intensifying its efforts to break into traditional Labour strongholds in London, appealing to progressive voters who feel increasingly disconnected from mainstream political choices. This shift could reshape the political landscape in the British capital. In districts such as Hackney,......

Teymour Joumblatt says there is no alternative to the state

The leader of the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP), Teymour Joumblatt, reaffirmed that “there is no alternative to the state” during a commemoration marking the 42nd anniversary of the battles of Chehar el-Gharbi, which took place during the Lebanese Civil War. Speaking at the ceremony,......

Zohran Mamdani takes office as New York mayor amid major challenges

Zohran Mamdani officially assumes office as mayor of New York on January 1, 2026, becoming one of the youngest leaders in the city’s history. Elected on a bold progressive platform, the 34-year-old Democrat now faces a series of complex political, economic and social challenges in America’s......

Zohran Mamdani denounces Trump’s arrest threat, vows to resist ICE raids

Zohran Mamdani, Democratic Socialist state assemblymember and newly victorious New York City mayoral candidate, has condemned former President Donald Trump’s public threat to arrest him over his pledge to defy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Mamdani called Trump’s remarks......