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Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, formally launched his presidential campaign on Saturday to challenge incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in October's election. The campaign event featured endorsements from Argentine President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,...

Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as India's education minister following sustained protests by Gen Z students over lapses in the NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate) medical entrance exam, according to ThePrint's analysis. Per the source, Pradhan, who was credited with BJP's electoral victories in...

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez reported on July 26 that wildfires in the southwestern Gironde department remained in a 'very unfavourable' situation, with another difficult night ahead for firefighting efforts. France has deployed 2,500 firefighters (including a Swiss team), 1,500 military personnel, and approximately 1,200...

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced plans to triple the size of the Eli settlement in the occupied West Bank, according to TRT World reporting. Palestinians say escalating violence by Israeli forces and settlers is part of a broader expansion effort in the territory, TRT...

Iran's army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia stated that Iran has halted retaliatory operations in the Gulf but warned the US that continued attacks would expand the conflict across the region, according to Al Jazeera English. The warning came ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit...

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated openness to implementing a wealth tax, moving the policy from the political fringe toward mainstream debate. The Guardian's analysis argues that while wealth taxation is popular among left-leaning parties across Europe, its effectiveness as an inequality-reduction tool remains...

UN Secretary-General António Guterres traveled to Damascus on July 25, 2026, meeting with Syria's foreign minister and President Ahmed al-Sharaa—the first visit by a UN chief to Syria in 17 years. The visit follows Syria's gradual reintegration into international institutions after years of isolation under...

According to TRT World, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected demands from eight US Congress members to lift the country's ban on Israeli citizens. TRT World reports the lawmakers threatened to suspend military assistance unless the ban is lifted within 15 days, but Anwar...

France 24 examines how Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Italian government has increased pressure on democratic institutions, including media freedom, migrant rights, and access to abortion services. The analysis argues that Italy, an EU founding member, is experiencing an authoritarian drift as journalists face growing political...

India's Congress Party youth wing staged a symbolic funeral ceremony protesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and two cabinet ministers, including Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in response to a July 20 crackdown on youth protesters. Al Jazeera documented the demonstration as a political protest against the...

Police in New Delhi used tear gas and batons to stop thousands of protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party marching toward Parliament, leaving approximately 60 people injured. The Cockroach Janta Party accused police of using excessive force and carrying out arbitrary detentions. The movement is...

Two Israeli soldiers were killed on Friday in fighting near the Havat Gilad settlement and the village of Tal in the occupied West Bank. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded by vowing to act with "full force." The incident comes amid a sharp rise in...

India's Union Cabinet approved a legislative amendment to strengthen penalties for examination paper leaks on July 24, 2026, responding to nationwide protests over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) breach that compromised medical school admissions. The Cockroach Janata Party and activist Sonam Wangchuk—who ended...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking at an Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting in Manila on July 23, 2026, described President Donald Trump's policy toward Iran as a 'head for an eye' — a direct response to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who...

A youth-led protest movement dubbed the 'cockroach' protests has emerged in India targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, with demonstrations entering their fourth day as of late July 2026. According to The Guardian, thousands continued to throng the streets of Delhi, many having travelled hundreds...

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is being linked to discussions about a potential political role in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to WION. PoK's political status remains contested internationally, with India claiming the region as part of Jammu and Kashmir.

Young Indians have launched a satirical online movement called the "Cockroach People's Party" demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, according to France 24. The group has accumulated millions of social media followers and tens of thousands of sign-ups since its May 2026 launch,...

South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan arrived in Washington D.C. on July 23, 2026, for talks with top U.S. officials including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. According to Arirang News, the agenda covers energy investment cooperation — including finalizing the first project under Korea's $200 billion...

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun called on North Korea to respond to Seoul's offers for dialogue at the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila on July 23, 2026, emphasizing that peace requires bilateral effort. Regional participants expressed concern over North Korea's continued nuclear and missile...

Andy Burnham, newly installed as UK Prime Minister, declared his administration a "cost of living government" during his first cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, prioritizing household budget relief as his government's central focus. The policy package promises to reduce power and transport bills without...