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Bangladesh draws closer to China in ‘political chessboard’ to balance India ties

Bangladesh is increasingly positioning itself as a pivotal player on the South Asian political chessboard, deliberately tilting toward China to create a more balanced relationship with India. This shift in diplomatic gravity follows the dramatic collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League government during the student-led uprisings of 2024. Since then, under both the interim leadership […]

September 15, 2026
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Reform’s £72m donations ‘entirely in line with law’, Jenrick says

Robert Jenrick has defended massive financial contributions made to Reform UK, insisting that seventy two million pounds in donations from two cryptocurrency billionaires are entirely legal. Speaking on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the party’s economic spokesman addressed funds provided by Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, who each contributed thirty six million pounds over […]

September 15, 2026
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First minister rejects Reform-style mega donations to political parties

First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has drawn a firm line in the sand regarding political financing, declaring that his government will reject the kind of massive injections of cash seen recently within Reform UK. Speaking with the BBC, the Plaid Cymru leader specifically referenced the seventy two million pounds provided to Reform by two cryptocurrency […]

September 15, 2026
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Trump, first lady to visit North Carolina

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are scheduled to make separate trips to North Carolina this week, arriving amid a high stakes battle for an open U.S. Senate seat that has captured national interest leading up to the November midterms. President Trump is expected to appear Wednesday evening at the Gastonia Municipal Airport […]

September 15, 2026
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Vulnerable House Republicans embrace Trump as GOP bets on defying midterm history

In a bold departure from traditional political strategy, House Republicans are doubling down on their alliance with President Donald Trump as they head into a volatile midterm season. While conventional wisdom suggests that the party in power usually suffers significant losses during midterms due to voter fatigue, the GOP is betting that Trump’s base remains […]

September 15, 2026
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Will record donations to Reform go down as a moment of political change?

Reform UK is currently navigating a strange paradox, facing a period of internal strife and dipping poll numbers while simultaneously amassing a financial war chest that dwarfs its competitors. Despite reports of infighting and persistent questions regarding its finances, the party has secured a staggering seventy two million pounds in recent mega donations. This comes […]

September 15, 2026
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Football and politics merge at Michigan tailgate as Senate candidates mingle with attendees

The atmosphere surrounding the University of Michigan stadium was electric this weekend, but the conversation shifted from playbooks to platforms as football season collided with a high stakes election cycle. In an unusual blend of sports culture and campaigning, several Senate candidates spent their Saturday weaving through crowds of fans and grilling tents, trading traditional […]

September 15, 2026
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Obama says Democrats should have a ‘very clear plan’ on AI policy

Former President Barack Obama is calling on the Democratic Party to establish a comprehensive strategy for managing the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Speaking at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser, Obama emphasized that the party needs a detailed roadmap to address the societal shifts caused by AI, noting that such a plan would be […]

September 15, 2026
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Inside a Philadelphia barbershop, Black men debate their political past and future

Inside a crowded West Philadelphia barbershop, the usual hum of clippers and scent of hair products recently blended with a spirited debate over power, identity, and betrayal. Political strategist Khalil Thompson brought his organization, Win With Black Men, to Philly Cuts to tackle a question that has haunted Democratic strategists since Kamala Harris lost the […]

September 15, 2026
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Charlie Kirk statue vandalised outside Turning Point USA headquarters

A bronze memorial dedicated to late right wing activist Charlie Kirk was targeted by vandals just days after being unveiled outside the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. The statue, which was installed last Thursday to commemorate the first anniversary of Kirk’s death, was discovered Sunday morning covered in red spray paint. According to […]

September 15, 2026
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Trump’s Secret Points System for Cabinet Members

Inside the walls of the West Wing, the push for midterm victory has taken the form of an unusual game. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and presidential assistant Meghan Bauer have reportedly implemented an unofficial travel competition designed to turn Cabinet secretaries into campaign surrogates. By tracking who visits swing districts and battleground […]

September 15, 2026