Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will contest a June 16 run-off in Georgia’s Republican gubernatorial primary after neither secured enough votes.
Category: International
South Korea Gen Z Political Movement Grows After Supreme Court Chief Justice Remark Sparks Protests
Thousands of South Korean young adults have signed up for a new political movement following a controversial remark by the country’s Supreme Court chief justice.
India Italy Both Emphasise Freedom of Navigation in Strait of Hormuz in Joint Statement
The joint statement issued by India and Italy during PM Modi’s visit explicitly called for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Signs Executive Order Expanding Use of Firing Squads in Federal Executions
President Trump has signed an order expanding capital punishment options including reinstating firing squads for federal executions.
ICE Detention System Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Conditions for Non-Citizen Detainees
Congressional hearings are examining conditions in ICE detention centres following advocacy campaigns and accounts from released detainees.
China’s EV and Solar Export Surge Creating New Trade Tension With EU and US Markets
Beijing’s industrial overcapacity in electric vehicles and solar panels is creating new flashpoints with major trading partners in Europe and America.
Trump’s $1.8 Billion DOJ Fund Triggers Republican Rebellion Over Presidential Ballroom Plans
Several congressional Republicans have raised objections to plans to divert DOJ funds toward a presidential ballroom and an anti-weaponization initiative.
India Ranks Poorly on Press Freedom Index Amid Cases Against Journalists for Online Posts
India’s continued ranking of 157th on the World Press Freedom Index is attributed in part to cases filed against journalists for social media activity.
Xi Jinping Welcomes Russian President Putin to Beijing for Summit Meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping has hosted Vladimir Putin in Beijing for a high-level summit addressing trade, defence and the Iran situation.
US-Cuba Talks on Economic Reform Remain Inconclusive After April 2026 Meeting
Diplomatic talks between the US and Cuba in April 2026 have failed to produce concrete agreements on political and economic reform.