In May, the world witnessed something extraordinary: the election of Pope Leo XIV, a man with deep ties to Chicago. This wasn't just any pope; he was a former priest from the Windy City, known to many as Father Bob. The news broke while a group of friends were heading to the airport, their phones bu
Guinea is in the middle of a big vote. People are choosing their next leader. The man in charge now, Mamady Doumbouya, took over after a coup in 2021. Many think he will win this election. He is up against eight other candidates, but none seem as strong as him. Guinea has a lot of valuable stuff un
In the Central African Republic (CAR), President Faustin-Archange Touadera is aiming for a third term in office. This is happening during national elections where he highlights improvements in security, thanks to support from Russian mercenaries and Rwandan troops. Touadera, a 68-year-old former ma
Myanmar is holding elections, but the country is in a tough spot. A civil war has been going on since 2021 when the military took over and removed the elected government. This has made life really hard for many people. The situation is dire. Over 20 million people, nearly half the population, need
Myanmar is holding elections, but not everyone is happy about it. The country is in the middle of a civil war, and the military, which took over in 2021, is in charge. They say this election is a chance for a fresh start. But many people, including the United Nations and some Western countries, thin
In Myanmar, the political landscape is a mess. The military took over in 2021, and things have been tough ever since. The economy is in shambles, and people are struggling to make ends meet. Take Ma Moe Moe San, for example. She was just 11 years old when the coup happened. With no money coming in,
Myanmar is in the middle of a big mess. The military, which took over the country in 2021, is holding elections starting at the end of December. They hope this will make things calmer and help them stop being isolated by other countries. But many people think this election is not fair or free. The
In 2025, Latvia saw some big political moves that will keep making waves into next year. First off, local elections happened. These were like a warm-up for the bigger parliamentary elections coming up. Why? Because if you don't have support in local areas, it's tough to make a strong start in parlia
Myanmar is planning to hold its third round of elections on January 25. This comes after the first two rounds, which are scheduled for December 28 and January 11. These elections will cover a total of 202 townships out of 330. The third phase will focus on 63 townships, as announced by the ruling ju
On Christmas Eve, former President Donald Trump was in a festive mood, chatting with kids about Santa's whereabouts. He seemed to enjoy the lighthearted moment, telling reporters, \"Nice, right? Could do this all day long. \" But the holiday spirit didn't last long. Later that day, Trump posted a m
