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United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC

The move comes amid regional fallout from the Iran war.…

Russian Superyacht Sails Through Strait of Hormuz

Russia and Iran have close diplomatic and military ties, including over drones and air defense systems.…

U.K. Starmer’s former aide takes responsibility for advising Mandelson’s appointment

Morgan McSweeney describes it as a ‘serious error of judgment’ that cost him his job…

Press dinner shooting conspiracy theories spread in era of fractured politics

Neither political party is immune to conspiracies in a time of intense distrust in government and media, experts say…

‘Left to make comeback, TMC, BJP politics stuck in mandir–masjid': Fiery Bengal candidate Dipsita Dhar | Exclusive

Morgan McSweeney says advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson was ‘serious error of judgment’ – UK politics live

PM’s former chief of staff tells committee he did not think Mandelson gave him ‘full truth’ about Epstein links Q: Was there pressure on you to approve Mandelson’s vetting? This is…

King to meet Trump off-camera amid clash fears before Charles’ Congress speech – US politics live

State visit of UK royals continues as monarch to tell US lawmakers that ‘our countries have always found ways to come together’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email As a man who …

King Charles set for historic address to Congress in first US visit as monarch and more top headlines

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Iran Is More Unified Than Ever

The war has deepened Iranian officials’ connections with one another—and with the public.…

Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is running for mayor of St. Pete

Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is running for mayor of St. Petersburg, after a decisive loss in the state's 2022 gubernatorial contest.…

Rohit Pawar calls for CID probe; alleges link between godman Ashok Kharat and Ajit Pawar plane crash

Rohit Pawar demands CID probe linking godman Ashok Kharat to Ajit Pawar's plane crash and alleges occult rituals involvement.…

Reeves considers freezing rents in bid to ease pain of price rises sparked by Iran war

‘Just build more houses’ say critics of ‘mind-boggling’ plan…

Markets search for direction as geopolitics and earnings dominate focus: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures

What We Got Right — and Wrong — in ‘Abundance’

It’s been a big year for the abundance movement, but what has it really achieved? Ezra Klein talks with his “Abundance” co-author Derek Thompson and with Marc Dunkelman, the author…

After blows to his anti-protest laws, Minns considers retreat from ‘globalise the intifada’ ban

The NSW premier, who was unequivocal in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, has now linked the fate of his state’s laws with those of the Queensland legal challenge Follow our Aus…

Cooker bomb blast: BJP accuses Congress of indulging in 'appeasement politics' in Karnataka

BJP criticises Congress for "appeasement politics" following the sentencing of the Mangaluru cooker bomb blast's prime accused.…

UK to appeal High Court ruling that granted Palestine Action a victory

The Home Office is challenging judges who ruled the proscription of the group as a terrorist organisation to be unlawful.…

Rijiju claims Tharoor 'accepted in a way' Congress is 'anti-women'; recalls banter

India News: NEW DELHI: Union minister for parliamentary affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday shared a post-session exchange with Congress MP Shashi Tharoor to sharpen .…

Media freedom ‘under sustained attack’ across EU as public trust drops, report finds

Journalists face rising threats while media ownership is concentrated in fewer hands, leading civil liberties group warns Journalists in the EU face increasing levels of harassment…

Welsh Labour faces ‘existential’ change as party braces for May election defeat

‘Critical debate’ about party’s identity and direction looms if it loses control of Senedd next month after 27 years in power Welsh Labour is the democratic world’s most successful…

Tuesday briefing: Can a deeply divided UK agree on an assisted dying bill?

In today’s newsletter: As campaigners and critics reckon with the bill’s failure, the debate reveals a country struggling​ to support ​vulnerable people ​and those living with term…

China’s decision to block the $2 billion Meta-Manus deal shows how far Washington and Beijing are drifting apart over AI

Both Washington and Beijing now seek to maintain control of strategic technologies and prevent them from leaking to the other.…

Atishi attacks Delhi BJP government over monthly allowance for women, AAP MPs defection

Atishi criticizes Delhi BJP for failing to deliver women's monthly allowance and questions the legality of AAP MPs' defection.…

UK leader Starmer faces more pressure over Mandelson ambassador appointment

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing new pressure over the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington…

Donald Trump names new ambassador to Australia

The Trump administration has nominated former congressman David Brat as ambassador to Australia.…

A $500 million Russian superyacht managed to sail through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz

The Nord, a multideck 464-foot pleasure vessel, is one of the few private ships to have made it past the blockaded strait.…

David Brat, Ayn Rand expert who once argued Christianity and capitalism should merge, named as US ambassador to Australia

Republican, who has Masters of Divinity, represented Virginia in Congress for two terms Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free ap…

Politics And The Markets 04/28/26

This is the forum for daily political discussion on Seeking Alpha. A new version is published every market day. Please don't leave political comments on other articles or posts on …

Correspondents’ Dinner’s biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politics - AP News

Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.…

Takaichi entrusts ex-PM Kishida with letter to Philippine president

Amid lingering tensions in the Middle East, Takaichi hopes to speed up work on beefing up Japan's cooperation with the Philippines in the fields of energy and other matters.…

4/27: CBS Evening News

Correspondents' dinner shooting suspect charged with trying to assassinate the president; Georgia wildfire battle enters second week.…

Trump names former Republican congressman as new US ambassador to Australia

Economics professor and former Virginia representative David Brat came to prominence as part of the Tea Party movement when he won a spectacular primary victory in 2014.…

Will Asean’s scramble for Russian oil fuel shift in regional alliances?

Southeast Asia’s pivot may be for economic reasons, but some analysts warn Moscow could seek to build lasting influence in the region.…

No 10 publishes previously confidential memo to refute claim that Starmer misled MPs over Mandelson appointment – UK politics live

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle earlier confirmed that MPs will decide whether to let inquiry into Keir Starmer’s statements over Peter Mandelson proceed Downing Street has said that the…

Australians will call ‘bullshit’ on green energy without clearer benefits, Rudd warns

Former prime minister says policies will lose support without continued lower prices but sees some hope in US experience under Trump Get our breaking news email , free app or daily…

Sergey Brin Moves to the Right, With a ‘MAGA Girlfriend’ by His Side

After once backing liberal causes, the Google co-founder has praised President Trump, donated to Republicans and spent $57 million to try to block a California billionaire tax.…

Anti-immigration group claims it did not organise Anzac Day booing despite post asking ‘how loud will you be’

Booing by rightwing groups of Indigenous leaders giving welcome to country speeches marred ceremonies for a second year running Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news…

Labor senator deletes Anzac Day Instagram post after mistakenly including raunchy rap song

Images in Helen Polley’s post included a marching band, people laying wreaths and ex-serving members giving speeches set to a track by US rapper Chingy Get our breaking news email …

Anti-Trump sentiment being examined as motive for White House press dinner shooting

Manifesto reportedly written by the suspect had Trump administration officials at top of list Trump tells 60 Minutes he ‘wasn’t worried’ during shooting How the White House press d…

2026.17: He Came, He Saw, He Cooked

The best Stratechery content from the week of April 27, 2026, including the end of the Tim Cook era, Cursor and SpaceX, and the various fronts of Cold War 2.0.…

California measure requiring photo ID at polls will be on November ballot

Nearly 1 million Californians supported push by Republican Carl DeMaio but it faces historic opposition from Democrats California voters will decide in November whether to require …

Trump and the recurring assassin

Saturday evening’s shooting was the third assassination attempt on the US president in less than two years…

Alleged Trump shooter was targeting US officials, authorities say

Investigators try to establish gunman’s motive after president and cabinet were evacuated from media event…

The Hard Life of an Immigrant Whose Killing Became a Symbol for Trump

President Trump posted surveillance footage of Nilufa Easmin’s brutal killing by another immigrant to advance his agenda. Behind the rhetoric was a more nuanced story.…

Lonely at the top: who are Keir Starmer’s allies as daunting May elections loom?

Prime minister has shed trusted staffers but can still turn to many genuine friends in and out of government Given that the signs of an embattled premiership are all around – defen…

North Dakota state legislator and pilot killed in small plane crash in Minnesota

Liz Conmy’s death ‘is a profound loss’, Democratic party affiliate says following crash shortly after takeoff A small plane crashed just after taking off from Crystal airport north…

Politics And The Markets 04/26/26

This is the forum for daily political discussion on Seeking Alpha. A new version is published every market day. Please don't leave political comments on other articles or posts on …