Tanzanian opposition leader jailed in ‘politically motivated’ case
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been jailed in a case widely condemned as politically motivated.
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Could Trump’s veto stop the Democratic majority?
Democrats have won the House and Senate. AJLabs looks at the numbers and what their majority means for Trump.
Why is Paraguay facing a banking and political crisis?
Ueno collapse raises questions about state influence and accountability.
US prosecutor who led Trump-backed election probe exits Justice Department
Jason Reding Quinones' resignation comes as administration braces for Democrat-led investigations.
What did the Republicans lose in the US midterms?
Democrats took the Senate and the House of Representatives from the Republicans. AJLabs maps the wave in US midterms.
Republicans redrew this Texas district to win – it narrowly worked
Texas Republicans redrew Congressional District 32 to give themselves a winning edge in the midterms.
Veto or deals: Can Trump find a way to work with Democrats?
Trump has three options to affect legislation, say analysts: veto legislation, enforce executive orders or make deals.
Tanzania court jails opposition leader for incitement, lifts treason charge
Dismissal of treason charge means Tundu Lissu avoids threat of death penalty.
Indonesia names fourth wiretapping suspect as political intrigue deepens
Scandal is driving divisions between President Prabowo Subianto and predecessor Joko Widodo.
Global tech stocks plunge over fears of AI curbs in US
Asian markets plunged Friday, tracking a sell-off in Western stocks following the US midterm elections.
Israel’s President Herzog to name candidate to form government on Sunday
Announcement comes after majority of Israeli lawmakers endorse Eisenkot over Netanyahu.
Why one Republican won a redrawn Texas district despite blue tsunami
Republican redistricting largely backfired in Texas and beyond, but one redrawn district delivered for the party.
Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman wins LA mayoral race
Nithya Raman's victory in LA marks the second major win for Democratic Socialists in a year.
Paraguay’s president impeached amid bank collapse crisis
Lawmakers have voted to impeach Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena amid a banking collapse that has roiled the country.
Generation Z and diversity redefine US politics in groundbreaking election
Melat Kiros becomes the first Generation Z woman elected to Congress, embodying a new era of political representation.
Saudi coalition intercepts missile fired towards Medina
Interception comes after Saudi civil defence agency warned of potential danger near the strategic port of Yanbu.
The blame game: How the US midterm shock is shaping Israel’s race for PM
The Republican midterm rout is helping shape who leads Israel next, as Netanyahu’s US ties turn toxic.
Division among US Democrats over Schumer’s leadership role
Some Democratic senators – and the very voters that swept them into power – are demanding new leadership.
AI stocks plunge after election, driving down US markets
Tech stocks lead US market slide as investors weigh impact of midterm election results on AI industry.
Paraguay President Pena resigns in wake of bank collapse
President Pena, a Trump ally, had faced an impeachment motion and protests after the collapse of digital lender ueno.
Bishara: US election deals a blow to warmongers
Al Jazeera's senior political analyst Marwan Bishara says the US election is a setback for warmongers.
Vance eyes 2028 reset, as Republicans mull pivot after US midterms drubbing
A Democratic 'blue tsunami' in the US midterms shines a light on emerging distaste for Trump's brand among Republicans.
Could the US midterms further isolate Israel in Washington?
The midterms showed that challenging support for Israel can win votes. But changing US foreign policy may be harder.
What can Democrats do in Congress under President Trump?
What can the Democratic party actually change when it comes to Donald Trump’s decisions, policies and presidency?
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