Politics

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Aftermath of a severe earthquake in Venezuela with a figure symbolizing María Corina Machado looking towards the horizon, representing her planned return.
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Machado Plans Return Amid Venezuela Earthquake Aid Efforts

Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela this week, claiming over 900 lives and plunging the nation into a severe humanitarian crisis.

Alex Petrenko·June 28, 2026
Split image: Lula da Silva speaking to supporters, contrasted with Jair Bolsonaro being apprehended, under a stormy sky symbolizing Brazil's political turmoil.
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Lula Leads Brazil Presidential Polls; Bolsonaro Ineligible

Jair Bolsonaro received a 27-year prison sentence in 2026 for plotting an alleged coup and seeking to subvert Brazil's democracy, according to Al Jazeera .

David Chen·June 21, 2026
Swiss citizens engaged in discussion outside the Parliament building, contemplating a vote on national neutrality policy.
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Swiss voters poised to reject stricter neutrality

Just a week after rejecting a proposal to cap its population at 10 million, Swiss voters are poised to again vote against a conservative initiative, this time seeking to enshrine stricter neutrality i

Alex Petrenko·June 21, 2026
A gavel rests on a desk in a dimly lit government office, symbolizing a legal investigation into a former anti-graft chief.
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Malaysian Attorney General reviews probe into ex-anti-graft chief

Just days after his retirement, former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki faces review by the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) over police probes into alleged threats

David Chen·June 7, 2026
NATO Secretary General in a tense meeting room, with Donald Trump's critical Truth Social post projected, symbolizing geopolitical uncertainty and alliance strain.
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NATO Secretary General Meets Amidst Trump Criticism

After a private meeting with NATO's Secretary General, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social: 'NATO WASN'T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON'T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN.

Alex Petrenko·May 30, 2026
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a clandestine meeting with disgraced banker Daniel Vorcaro, who is under investigation for bribery.
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Bolsonaro meets disgraced banker, raising executive concerns

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro acknowledged meeting with banker Daniel Vorcaro in late 2025, after Vorcaro had been arrested for bribery and released with an ankle monitor, according to Internazionale .

Alex Petrenko·May 21, 2026