Peru is holding its latest presidential election with 35 candidates running to lead a country that has cycled through eight presidents in a decade. The vote comes as violence and corruption dominate public frustration, pushing many voters to see politicians as untrustworthy. Crime has spiked sharply
China tightened rules on key minerals like gallium, germanium and neodymium in 2025‑26, saying it needed to guard national security. The U. S. and the EU reacted by bolstering stockpiles, speeding up domestic projects, and seeking new suppliers. Prices jumped, but many saw the shock as short‑term.
Eric Swalwell, a top contender for California governor, is being asked to quit his seat in the House. Some of his Democratic colleagues have spoken on TV, saying he should step down. The calls came after a woman who worked in his district office said she was sexually assaulted by him. CNN a
Banks are stepping away from some commodity payments because of worries about hidden ties to Iran. The result is a surge in the use of stablecoins, especially Tether’s USDT, by traders who need quick and reliable ways to move money. The global trade finance market is worth about $2 trillion, b
The detectives who stopped a machete-wielding attacker at Grand Central last weekend were working extra hours under a program now being scaled back. That program used overtime to put more officers in high-risk areas like subways and train stations. But overtime budgets have been shrinking for over a
In a packed lecture hall at the University of Michigan, energy crackled as students rattled desks and chanted. Among them stood someone from a different generation, observing the scene in silence. The crowd wasn’t there for a typical political speech. Instead, a Senate candidate teamed up with a lou
A California Democrat running for governor faces serious accusations after a former staff member publicly accused him of sexual assault. The woman claims two separate incidents happened—one in 2019 while she still worked for him, and another in 2024 after she left his team. She says she was too drun
Many voters seem drawn to leaders who act like they’re above the rules. This trend isn’t new—history shows that when times get tough, people sometimes pick leaders who promise quick fixes rather than real solutions. Climate disasters, AI disrupting jobs, and the fallout from the pandemic have left m
President Ismael Omar Guelleh won his sixth term in Djibouti, capturing 97. 8% of the vote according to state media. The result extends his 27‑year hold over the small nation that sits at the mouth of the Red Sea. Guelleh posted a photo with the French word “RÉÉLU” on X, meaning re‑elected. Djibo
Taiwan’s defence office reported that on Friday, 16 Chinese military jets flew close to the island between mid‑morning and mid‑afternoon, a day when Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party in Beijing. The meeting, held at 11 a. m. , was framed by the Ta
