Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of England, has been named Canada's next prime minister in a surprise move that brings his extensive experience in handling global economic crises to the role. As he navigates the country through an escalating trade war with its largest trading partner,...

African governments consider implementing a wealth tax to tackle inequality and finance essential services, but the process is complex and faces resistance from the wealthy. African countries are facing unprecedented economic challenges, including high debt burdens, inflation, and widening income inequality. Amidst these difficulties, there is growing momentum to impose...

US allies in Eastern Europe are facing uncertainty amidst shifts in US foreign policy, particularly with regards to aid and relations with Russia. The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania must balance their commitment to Europe with their relationship with the United States. The decision of former US President...

A proposed bill aimed at reducing smartphone use among teenagers has been watered down to gain government support, sparking criticism from those who believe more needs to be done to protect young people. A proposed bill aimed at reducing smartphone use among teenagers has been watered down to gain government...

The recent surge in the polls of Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party is a testament to the significant impact of US President Donald Trump's threats against Canada. As Trump's tariffs and repeated calls to make Canada 'the 51st state' have fundamentally altered Canadian voters' priorities, the Liberal Party has seen...

The Liberal Party of Canada is holding a crucial vote to decide who will take over from Justin Trudeau as its leader and, subsequently, the country's prime minister. Four candidates are vying for the top job: Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, and Frank Baylis. The Liberal Party of Canada...

President Trump's address to Congress was marked by a mix of boisterous rhetoric and subtle moments that revealed more about his policies than the rowdy applause. A Chilling Moment Amid the Chaos President Trump's comments on tariffs and Social Security sent a shiver through the House chamber. While his speech was...

Radical civil service reforms are on the horizon in the UK, aiming to improve efficiency and effectiveness. A key component of these plans is incentivizing under-performing staff to leave their jobs through a new 'mutually agreed exits' process. The UK government is set to introduce radical reforms aimed at improving...

As the Republican Party's long-standing opposition to the Education Department reaches a boiling point, President Trump may be on the verge of dismantling the agency with an executive order. The Republican Party has been advocating for the dismantling of the Education Department since its inception in 1980. Just two months...

Germany's largest parties, the CDU/CSU alliance and SPD, have made significant progress towards forming a coalition government after concluding their preliminary talks. The next step is formal negotiations, which could begin as early as next week. The conservative CDU/CSU alliance, led by Friedrich Merz, and the center-left Social Democrats (SPD)...