Benin’s top court recently made it official—the country’s new president will be Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni. His victory in last weekend’s election was confirmed with a massive 94. 27% of the vote, leaving his only rival, Paul Hounkpè, far behind at just 5. 73%. The turnout reached 63. 57%, sho
Texas is seeing a big Democratic money wave in 2026. James Talarico, running for Senate, pulled in $27 million in early 2026—that’s more than any other Senate hopeful has ever raised in a single quarter. His primary fight with Jasmine Crockett helped fuel the surge, but it also highlights a tension:
A Chinese artist known for poking fun at Mao Zedong is now staring down a prison sentence under a law that didn’t even exist when his controversial pieces were made. Sources report Gao Zhen was quietly tried in late March for “dishonoring national heroes and martyrs. ” Critics say this charge flips
The White House has no clear answer for how much the recent conflict with Iran might cost, even as officials push for a $1. 5 trillion military budget boost. The lack of transparency has sparked frustration among lawmakers, some of whom question why a specific price tag can’t be given for a war just
Ukraine isn’t waiting for the war to end to start rebuilding. A joint fund created last year by the US and Ukraine is already making moves to pump money into key industries. The fund, launched as part of a minerals deal, has set its sights on five big sectors: critical minerals, infrastructure, ener
Brazil’s past under military rule wasn’t just about soldiers in the streets—it was also about scientists, teachers, and artists whose work threatened those in power. The government didn’t just disagree with their ideas; it tried to erase them. Fast forward to today, and similar battles play out glob
Bitcoin is stuck at a key price point and cannot keep moving higher. After a brief climb to about $76, 000, it fell back near $73, 900. The price is being watched closely because $75, 000 acts as both a goal and a limit. Other major cryptocurrencies like ether, XRP and solana are also dropp
A senator who began her career in the state legislature two decades ago remembers how Alaska’s budget keeps swinging between deficits and surpluses. The state relies on big chunks of federal money or high oil prices to pay for schools, roads and other services. When those sources shrink, the budget
A former president posted a photo that made him look like a saint. He then said the picture showed him as a doctor or a Red Cross worker, not a religious figure. The claim was quickly deleted after people cried out. He followed the same pattern he’s used before: lie, blame the press, and ke
Georgia has rolled out a sweeping plan that will change where students study and which subjects are taught. The government says the move aims to match job needs and spread universities across the country, but critics say it is a step away from Europe and toward Russia. The new rule, called “one f
