United States Bars Former EU Tech Chief Over Social Media Regulation Dispute

Visa Ban Signals Escalating Transatlantic Tensions The United States has denied visas to former European Union commissioner Thierry Breton and four digital policy advocates, escalating tensions between Washington and Brussels over online content regulation. The move reflects growing friction under President Donald Trump’s administration regarding European oversight of American technology platforms. U.S. officials accused the…

Lawyer Rejects Allegations Linking Zaldy Co to Bitcoin Hoard and Hidden Cash Vault

Claims Spark Political Controversy The lawyer for former congressman Zaldy Co has categorically denied allegations that his client amassed billions of pesos in bitcoin and constructed a multi-level underground vault to store cash. The accusations were publicly raised by Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, prompting sharp rebuttals and renewed debate over political accountability. Attorney Ruy Rondain…

Political Turmoil Defines a Chaotic Year in American Governance

A Year That Reshaped the Political Landscape American politics in 2025 unfolded with unusual intensity, marked by relentless confrontation, sweeping executive action, and institutional strain. From the opening days of the year, the federal government entered a period of accelerated decision-making that left lasting consequences for agencies, workers, and voters alike. President Donald Trump began…

1. France's Political Crisis Rattles Trust in Institutions

France’s Political Crisis Erodes Public Trust and Fuels Emigration Fears

Institutional Trust in France Falls at an Alarming Pace France is experiencing one of the most significant collapses in public confidence in its institutions in recent years. After a prolonged period of relative stability, trust across multiple pillars of governance has deteriorated sharply, reflecting a broader sense of political fatigue and frustration among citizens. Confidence…

Putin Highlights Economic Stability and Industrial Momentum in Russia for 2025

Putin Highlights Economic Stability and Industrial Momentum in Russia for 2025

Putin Frames Economic Management as a Strategic Choice During his annual open Q&A session, Vladimir Putin presented a detailed defense of Russia’s economic direction in 2025, arguing that slower growth was not a failure but a deliberate policy decision. Speaking for nearly four hours and answering questions from citizens and journalists, Putin focused heavily on…

Trump’s Promised Economic Golden Age Remains Elusive for Most Americans

Trump’s Promised Economic Golden Age Remains Elusive for Most Americans

A Grand Promise That Set Expectations High At the start of his second term, Donald Trump made an unmistakably bold declaration. Standing before the nation, he announced that a “golden age of America” was beginning immediately, framing his return to office as an economic turning point that would deliver rapid prosperity. Nearly a year later,…

Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising Forces a Reckoning With Old Politics

Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising Forces a Reckoning With Old Politics

A Youth-Driven Political Shock Nepal’s political landscape was jolted in 2025 by an unexpected wave of Gen Z-led protests that quickly escalated into a nationwide uprising. Though lacking formal leadership or party affiliation, the movement forced the state to confront long-ignored generational grievances. An interim agreement signed in December formally recognised the protests as a…

Corruption and Climate Failure Are Deepening the Philippines’ Flood Crisis

Corruption and Climate Failure Are Deepening the Philippines’ Flood Crisis

Flood Disasters Expose Structural Governance Failures The Philippines’ exposure to powerful typhoons is a long-standing reality, but recent disasters have revealed deeper structural failures that go far beyond geography or climate. A deadly combination of corruption, weak oversight, and poorly executed flood-control projects has turned extreme weather into a recurring national catastrophe. Within a single…

Central Africa Leaders Push to Transform Gender Norms in Politics

Central Africa Leaders Push to Transform Gender Norms in Politics

Regional Dialogue Addresses Gender Barriers in Leadership Political leaders, activists, and civil society representatives gathered to confront deeply rooted gender norms limiting women and youth participation in leadership across Central Africa. The regional dialogue aimed to create a shared space for reflection, exchange, and commitment to transforming social norms that shape power and representation. Participants…