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• Australian Jews recount harrowing stories at Bondi massacre inquiry’s 1st public hearing May 4, 2026 7:17 am The Times of Israel SYDNEY, Australia — An Australian inquiry opened public hearings Monday into an antisemitic Islamic State-inspired terrorist attack in which a father and son killed 15 people at a Jewish Hanukkah event on Sydney’s Bondi Beach last year. The federal royal …
• The major overhaul of public broadcasting: the Alloncle report sends shockwaves through France Télévisions and Radio France May 4, 2026 7:06 am Entrevue Published this Monday after six months of intense work, the parliamentary report by MP Charles Alloncle has already caused a seismic shift in the French media landscape. This nearly 400-page document, adopted despite opposition from the left and …
• Constitution Memorial Day Thoughts on Japan’s Basic Law May 4, 2026 7:06 am Nippon May 3 is Constitution Memorial Day. The question of whether to amend the Constitution is one that has shaped Japanese politics, and the confrontations in it, for much of the postwar era. A political scholar explores the issues involved. The Meaning of the …
• Gonzales broadside deepens Zambia political fault lines ahead of August vote May 4, 2026 6:53 am Lusaka Times Outgoing United States Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales has triggered a fresh political storm after accusing authorities of selectively applying anti-corruption laws, warning that governance inconsistencies were hurting investor confidence just months …
• Election bill accused of targeting opposition ahead of polls May 4, 2026 6:53 am Lusaka Times Zambia’s proposed electoral reforms has emerged as one of the most consequential political battles ahead of the August 13 general election, with opposition leaders warning that legal changes being pushed close to voting day could alter the electoral …
• Engage Canada’s Senior Official for Hostage Affairs in the release of Armenian prisoners: letter from the families to Mark Carney May 4, 2026 6:39 am Aravot The families of Armenian prisoners held in Baku have addressed an open letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney requesting that Canada’s Senior Official for Hostage Affairs be engaged in the case of Armenian prisoners and to support efforts for their …
• KU News: Home on the range: Kansas sabbatical inspires artist May 4, 2026 6:35 am Rural Messenger - Kansas From the Office of Public Affairs | https://www.news.ku.edu Headlines Home on the range: Kansas sabbatical inspires artist LAWRENCE — University of Kansas professor Barry Fitzgerald is returning to Lindsborg this weekend to show paintings he made …
• President Lee signals support for special probe into alleged political prosecutions, but urges caution May 4, 2026 6:05 am Korea JoungAng Daily Published: 04 May. 2026, 14:49 President Lee Jae Myung speaks at a ceremony to mark Labor Day at the Blue House in Jongno District, central Seoul, on May 1. [NEWS1]   President Lee Jae Myung on Monday signaled support for a special counsel investigation …
• POVADDO LAUNCHES NEW RESEARCH SERVICE GIVING ORGANIZATIONS DIRECT ACCESS TO INSIGHTS FROM PUBLIC POLICY PROFESSIONALS IN THE U.S. AND EUROPE May 4, 2026 5:48 am The AI Journal The Povaddo Panel Omnibus introduces a new shared-survey format that makes high-quality policy professional insights accessible at a fraction of the cost of a bespoke study ST. LOUIS, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Povaddo, a leading provider of public …
• See models walk the runway at Iowa City's Beyond Fashion… May 4, 2026 5:29 am Iowa City Press Citizen Updated May 3, 2026, 6:52 p.m. CT Iowans would need to see a doctor in person to receive abortion medications under a bill awaiting Gov. Kim Reynolds' signature. Iowa's legislation comes as Republicans nationally seek to place restrictions on …
• Waterfield speaker Pape urges purpose through public service May 4, 2026 5:28 am Murray Ledger & Times - Kentucky MURRAY — Former congressional field representative Michael Pape returned to Murray State University last week to deliver the Harry Lee Waterfield Distinguished Lecture in Public Affairs, offering reflections on a life shaped by service, mentorship and …
• Leadership Failures, Political Rhetoric Fuelling Afrophobia in South Africa May 4, 2026 5:23 am IOL Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published 29 minutes ago Dr. Reneva Fourie The sight of crowds armed with sticks, machetes and improvised weapons chanting threats and targeting vulnerable immigrants, while senior leaders either encourage or ignore, hangs over our …
• Ordinances For Fast Delivery May 4, 2026 5:23 am The Rising Nepal In a sweeping move to restructure the administrative sector and fast-track development works, the government has brought six ordinances. The ordinances such as Cooperative (First Amendment), 2083, Public Procurement (Second Amendment), 2083, Asset (Money …
• Lee Urges Caution on Special Counsel Bill ahead of Local Elections May 4, 2026 5:09 am KBS World Photo : YONHAP News President Lee Jae Myung has urged caution as the ruling Democratic Party moves forward with a special counsel bill to look into allegations about unfounded investigations and indictments under the Yoon Suk Yeol administration. Lee …
• Fiji Medical Association calls for ethical and well-governed drug-testing policy May 4, 2026 5:07 am Fijivillage While the Fiji Medical Association acknowledges the Government's recent steps to introduce drug testing among government officials and recognises the seriousness of illicit drug use, particularly methamphetamine, as a growing national concern, it …
• Push to speed up procurements by government May 4, 2026 4:37 am Gulf Daily News Online Sweeping updates to Bahrain’s procurement law aimed at speeding up government purchasing while tightening oversight and transparency are set for debate during Parliament’s session tomorrow. Parliament’s financial and economic affairs committee unanimously …
• Top 20 UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | April 27 to May 3, 2026 May 4, 2026 4:17 am The Indian Express Every Monday, we bring you UPSC Current Affairs Pointers—a concise, exam-focused guide to help you stay ahead in your Prelims and Mains preparation.(FYI: The data provided in these reports can be used to substantiate your Mains answer and create a broad …
• NiRA pushes policy shift to make .ng default for businesses May 4, 2026 4:09 am Business Day The reduction follows a decision by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) ordering its workers to use .ng for official communications. The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has called for urgent policy reforms to make Nigeria’s country domain …
• Disqualification petition stalls MILF political party bid for poll accreditation May 4, 2026 3:07 am Rappler This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. A Comelec ruling against the MILF's United Bangsamoro Justice Party could change the political landscape in the Muslim-majority region COTABATO …
• Bahamas government defends use of US lobbyists May 4, 2026 3:06 am Caribbean National Weekly The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has defended the government’s use of United States-based public affairs advisers following a report detailing lobbying arrangements valued at US$120,000 involving figures linked to the U.S. government. In a statement …
• Canadian Government Warns Travelers Of Deadly Attacks In Adventure Destination With "Six Different Worlds" May 4, 2026 3:06 am The Travel The Government of Canada is known for updating its travel advisories with specific details on which risks travelers should be aware of. This goes from a bizarre $20 million tourist scam on Mount Everest in Nepal to accidents involving "gentle giants…
• The RAF might need a major government bailout … May 4, 2026 2:49 am Moneyweb It appears increasingly likely the Road Accident Fund (RAF) will require a significant government bailout. This follows the RAF receiving another bloody nose from the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), which on Thursday dismissed, with costs, its appeal …
• The Kurdistan Region announces regulatory instructions for the affairs of asylum seekers May 4, 2026 2:40 am ARK News The Kurdistan Region announces regulatory instructions for the affairs of asylum seekers ARK News.. The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government confirmed that the Kurdistan Regional Government bore the greatest burden in hosting refugees and …
• Here’s what Iowa lawmakers passed in the first 24 hours of the ‘final day’ of 2026 session May 4, 2026 2:18 am KCCI 8 - Iowa Lawmakers sent bills on a nicotine and vape tax, hydrogen extraction and gubernatorial powers to Gov. Kim Reynolds on Saturday and early Sunday, but final agreements on several high-priority bills, including legislation on property taxes, have yet to come …
• University of Ghana hosts landmark Africa food systems initiative May 4, 2026 2:17 am MyJoyOnline The University of Ghana has reinforced its position as a leading hub for research and policy engagement in Africa, following the launch of the Africa Regional Collaborative for Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH-ARC) in Accra. The initiative, unveiled …
• Keir Starmer's future ahead of local elections nightmare - everything you need to know May 4, 2026 2:08 am The Mirror Keir Starmer faces a nightmare set of results in this week's local elections - The Mirror looks at all the possibilities of what may or may not happen in the days after Keir Starmer cautioned his MPs against descending into "political infighting…
• Dems’ Israel purity test May 4, 2026 1:13 am Unherd Last week, Maine’s Democratic governor, Janet Mills, suspended her campaign for the Senate. Her exit paves the way for her more progressive rival, the 41-year-old oysterman Graham Platner, an antiwar firebrand who has called for an end to “Benjamin …
• Anti-sacrilege law brought in without taking Akal Takht into confidence: Jathedar May 4, 2026 12:41 am Hindustan Times Chandigarh, The Akal Takht, the highest temporal body of Sikhs, has called the Punjab Assembly Speaker on May 8 for a discussion on the recently amended anti-sacrilege law, saying the legislation is unacceptable as the apex Sikh bodies were not taken into …
• DA elects new Parliamentary Leader - Ockham Weekly News Diary May 4, 2026 12:36 am Politicsweb Monday 4 May Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube and the World Bank open a three-day regional conference in Johannesburg on expanding quality, affordable childcare. Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson launches a pilot project …
• Top government appointments for women on the rise May 4, 2026 12:18 am The Mandarin If it feels like more women than usual have been appointed to top leadership roles at Australian government institutions and agencies, it’s because there have. The Department of Defence, the Australian Army, the Reserve Bank of Australia, the federal …
• Pantami support group rejects Gombe APC consensus arrangement, says action violates ‘Tinubu’s instruction’ May 3, 2026 11:43 pm The Cable Stay connected via Google News The Pantamiyya Movement, a support group in Gombe loyal to Isa Pantami, former minister of communications and digital economy, has rejected the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus arrangement in the state for elective …
• 2027: Lagos residents demand housing, power, cleanliness over political endorsements May 3, 2026 11:06 pm Peoples Gazette As political stakeholders continue to endorse Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat ahead of 2027 gubernatorial race, many residents say the next governor must prioritise improved living conditions. Some residents said on Sunday that endorsements alone …
• You Can’t Run Away from Yourself-Open Letter to Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso May 3, 2026 9:28 pm News Diary Online By Salihu Moh. Lukman / Kaduna Your Excellency, I read a statement credited to you being clarification of your position on your considered defection, which you described as ‘realignment within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) due to the current …
• Reinventing public service in a democracy May 3, 2026 8:59 pm Manila Standard “Politics is less about privilege and more about purpose” In a political environment often dominated by familiar surnames, entrenched interests and well-funded machinery, 1Tahanan Party-list Rep. Nathaniel Oducado, first of 10 nominees in the 2025 …
• Government to dissolve group for monitoring Chinese immigrants in Taiwan, source says May 3, 2026 8:47 pm Taipei Times A group affiliated with indicted Chinese immigrant Xu Chunying (徐春鶯) is to be dissolved for monitoring Chinese immigrants in Taiwan, a source said yesterday. Xu, the secretary-general of the Cross-Strait Marriage and Family Service Alliance, was indicted …
• It’s election season: How are Durham University’s political societies campaigning? May 3, 2026 8:32 pm The Tab Local elections are coming up quickly, and while ballot papers won’t be ticked in Durham, that isn’t to say our very own students aren’t busy campaigning in surrounding areas. Durham, like many other UK universities, has a broad range of political …
• Uganda: Museveni Jumps Out of Government’s Sovereignty Bill May 3, 2026 8:19 pm Pan African Visions By Tom Oniro Elenyu When President Yoweri Museveni’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s formerly powerful secretary-general, “super minister” and subsequent prime minister, Amama Mbabazi, decided to contest the imperial presidency in the 2016 …
• PDP Leadership Crisis: Wabara-led BoT convenes NEC to appoint caretaker committee May 3, 2026 7:35 pm The Guardian (Nigeria) PDP Leadership Crisis: Wabara-led BoT convenes NEC to appoint caretaker committee The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a new turn on Sunday as the faction of the Board of Trustees (BoT) led by former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara …
• 2027: History won’t be kind to Peter Obi for leaving ADC – Babajide Balogun May 3, 2026 6:56 pm Daily Post A public affairs analyst, Babajide Balogun, has reacted to the exit of former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, from the African Democratic Congress, ADC. DAILY POST recalls that Peter Obi, on Sunday, announced his defection from the ADC. Reacting, …
• Atiku heads to U.S., raises alarm over Nigeria’s security, governance crisis May 3, 2026 6:40 pm Ripples Nigeria Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has confirmed plans to travel to the United States, where he intends to engage policymakers and institutional stakeholders on Nigeria’s worsening security situation, economic strain, and governance challenges. The visit …
• Termination of Political Appointees: Those getting appointments before March 26 to be relieved May 3, 2026 6:13 pm Enewspolar Kathmandu, May 3: The office-bearers in different agencies of the government receiving political appointments before March 26, 2026 have been relieved of their posts following the issuance of the ‘Ordinance on Special Provisions related to the Termination …
• SLC policy lifts 500,000 families over 10 years May 3, 2026 5:59 pm Khmer Times Synopsis: Beneficiaries who were previously impoverished have seen improved living standards and health under the initiative started by former Prime Minister Hun Sen. The government’s social land concession policy over the past 10 years has improved the …
• Statement: European Parliament’s biased resolution is a political provocation against Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and the peace process in the South Caucasus May 3, 2026 5:53 pm Azertag Berlin, May 3, AZERTAC The European Parliament’s biased resolution of 30 April 2026 is a political provocation against international law, Azerbaijan’s sovereignty, and the peace process in the South Caucasus, the European Azerbaijan Center (Europäisches …
• Birthday Tribute: At 60, how Mohammed Idris is rebuilding trust in government  May 3, 2026 5:37 pm Blueprint Newspapers Limited    Today, May 2, 2026, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, turns 60.   But inside Radio House, staff are not just sharing cake. They are pointing at ceilings that no longer leak, desks that are no longer …
• Political games and economic woes: The rise of anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa May 3, 2026 5:34 pm IOL The decline in the country’s economy and political opportunists mobilising for the local government elections were some of the factors instrumental in getting ordinary citizens to drive anti-illegal immigration sentiments. This was the view of political …
• Weekly Current Affairs Terms (26 April - 2 May 2026): Cell Broadcast System, OPEC+, FTA, Nilgiris, and More May 3, 2026 5:16 pm Jagran Josh The counting of votes for the State Assembly elections 2026 held in West Bengal, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry is all set to begin on 4 May 2026 at 8 AM. Voting in these states and UT was wrapped up on 29 April 2026.  Communications Minister …
• Dark money, political porn marked GOP Senate civil war Brian A. Howey  May 3, 2026 5:15 pm The Gleaner - Kentucky Brian A. HoweyMay 1, 2026, 4:02 a.m. CT INDIANAPOLIS — What Hoosier voters — specifically Republicans — have witnessed over the past eight weeks has been an unprecedented roiling of a retribution campaign launched by President Donald J. Trump into seven …
• Mission Drishti: India's largest private satellite boosts space power May 3, 2026 5:02 pm Asianet Newsable GalaxEye's Mission Drishti, India's largest privately built satellite, has successfully launched, marking a new era for India's space sector. The 190kg spacecraft features world-first OptoSAR technology for all-weather Earth observation.In a …
• Government considering permanent prosecution service: Law Minister May 3, 2026 4:40 pm Views Bangladesh The government is actively considering the formation of a permanent prosecution service to conduct casGovernment considering permanent prosecution service: Law Ministeres on behalf of the state, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md …
• Vigilantes, borders and jobs: Political parties disagree over protests against illegal foreign nationals in KZN May 3, 2026 4:14 pm IOL A contentious debate on the protests against illegal foreign nationals and the broader issues of migration and xenophobia in KwaZulu-Natal’s legislature, highlighted the deep divisions among political parties.  The EFF’s Mongezi Twala said the debate took …
• West Asia Crisis Sparks Debate Over Pakistan’s ‘Double Policy’ Approach: Report May 3, 2026 4:05 pm Ommcom News New Delhi: The ongoing crisis in West Asia has triggered a wider geopolitical debate over Pakistan’s role in the region. according to a report analysts and observers increasingly questioned what they describe as a “dual” or “double policy” approach in …
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs Launches Training Program for 90 Diplomatic Staff Members May 3, 2026 4:05 pm Yemen News Agency SABA Ministry of Foreign Affairs Launches Training Program for 90 Diplomatic Staff Members Sana'a - Saba: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates launched Sunday an intensive political and diplomatic training program. The six-month program aims to …
• Opposition parties targeted because of Peter Obi - Hon Ogene May 3, 2026 2:54 pm Nigerian Eye   The member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Victor Ogene, has alleged that opposition political parties in Nigeria are being deliberately destabilised because of the political influence and …
• POLITICAL WEEK AHEAD | Mashatile to address African World Heritage Day May 3, 2026 2:42 pm Business Day Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Deputy president Paul Mashatile is this week expected to deliver the main address at the African World Heritage Day and …
• Najib Balala joins World Travel & Tourism Council leadership team May 3, 2026 1:51 pm TV47 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the appointment of Najib Balala, Kenya’s long serving former Cabinet Minister for Tourism and Wildlife, as its new Executive Vice President for Advocacy, Government Affairs and Research. Balala, …
• What the Trump-Anthropic fight reveals about US policy during AI race against China May 3, 2026 1:44 pm Washington Examiner If one happens to be looking for a neat example of public absurdity exposing deeper issues, one need look no further than the saga between the AI firm Anthropic and the Trump administration. Anthropic, as most of us know by now, supplied artificial …
• Home Affairs suspends officials over AI-generated citations fiasco May 3, 2026 1:36 pm Cape Town ETC The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is grappling with an unexpected scandal as it suspends two senior officials due to the discovery of apparent Artificial Intelligence-generated ‘hallucinations’ that were wrongly attached as references to the newly …
• Islamic Republic puts another political prisoner to death May 3, 2026 12:57 pm Iran International Speaking to reporters Thursday, Prime Minister Mark Carney declined to discuss Taj’s case, citing privacy laws, but defended the government’s position on the IRGC. “Members of the [Iranian] Revolutionary Guard rightly have been prohibited from entering …
• The strength of any govt relies on its political base – Gov Lawal May 3, 2026 12:37 pm Daily Trust Governor Dauda Lawal has emphasised that the strength of any government is closely tied to the strength of its political base. The governor participated in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Zamfara State congress on Saturday at the Trade Fair ground in …
• 2027 presidency: Kwankwaso breaks silence on endorsement claim as Peter Obi faces defining political choice May 3, 2026 12:28 pm Legit News Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso denied endorsing any presidential aspirant ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria Kwankwaso, a former minister, governor and ex-senator, spoke on ongoing consultations with NDC and PRP for his political future Peter Obi, a …
• Xenophobic attack: Federal government summons South Africa’s high commissioner May 3, 2026 12:28 pm Legit News The Nigerian Government has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner to Abuja over attacks on foreign nationals Nigerians living in South Africa have been directly affected by the violence, sparking official concern The Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
• Johnson Sakaja urges leaders to curb political tensions amid flood recovery efforts May 3, 2026 12:11 pm TUKO Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya. Nairobi – Governor Sakaja Johnson is calling on political leaders to reduce tensions as the County continues implementing firm, …
• Elections date announced pending proclamation May 3, 2026 12:03 pm Berea Mail The Local Government Elections (LGE) 2026 will take place on November 4, in line with the tradition of the previous elections held in November. The last one was held in 2021. The Electoral Commission of South Africa welcomed the announcement by President …
• We the people are no longer the government of Colorado | Jon Caldara May 3, 2026 11:59 am The Gazette - Colorado We the people of Colorado no longer control our own state constitution. I found this out the hard way. In Colorado, a government for, by, and of the people is a fib. We lowly citizens no longer have much of a say in altering our own state constitution. …
• Political storm in Coast as revamped Kadu Asili joins United Opposition team May 3, 2026 11:44 am The Standard Audio By Vocalize Kadu Asili party leader Mudzo Nzili addresses the Press in Mombasa. [Robert Menza, Standard] The recent rebranding of Kadu Asili and unveiling of veteran trade unionist Mudzo Nzili as party leader has caused a storm in the Coast political …
• "I'm not sure I want to continue": Nathalie Saint-Cricq on the verge of breaking with political journalism May 3, 2026 11:05 am Entrevue After years spent analyzing French political life on France Télévisions, Nathalie Saint-Cricq now seems to be going through a period of profound doubt. In an interview given to Télé StarThe political columnist admits she is no longer certain she wants to …
• Dropping the ball on blatant government corruption (Voice) May 3, 2026 11:04 am News Chief - Florida May 3, 2026, 5:02 a.m. ET Dropping the ball on blatant government corruption It concerns me that we've dropped the ball on the Hunter Biden/Burisma corruption case. He was paid a million dollars per year to sit on the BOD simply for having the last …
• Shehbaz seeks power tariff stability, orders grid reforms and theft crackdown May 3, 2026 10:57 am Profit by Pakistan Today Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ordered authorities to draw up a comprehensive plan to stabilise electricity tariffs, placing consumer relief at the centre of ongoing energy sector reforms. The directive came during a high-level review meeting …
• Government of the people, by the people, for the people May 3, 2026 10:52 am Global New Light Of Myanmar Following the successful holding of the 2025 multiparty democratic general elections, and with the emergence of the third-term Hluttaws as a new political landscape in Myanmar, a new democratic government, which was tasked with firmly building the …
• Two dead in Chegutu gold mine collapse; Provincial Affairs minister calls for stricter safety protocols to curb fatalities May 3, 2026 9:18 am New Zimbabwe TWO miners have so far been confirmed dead after a rockfall at Elvington Mine in Chegutu. According to preliminary investigations, the tragedy occurred after a rock boulder fell, trapping nine employees working underground at the Mutohwe shaft. Five of …
• Gov. Jeff Landry canceled the May 16 House elections. What happens now? May 3, 2026 9:07 am Nola - Louisiana The process of redrawing Louisiana’s Congressional districts could begin as soon as Wednesday after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated the voting map and Gov. Jeff Landry put the brakes on that looming vote. State senators say they have been holding …
• Oppn Attacking Core Of Indian Democracy, People Will Give Befitting Reply: Kiren Rijiju May 3, 2026 8:40 am MENAFN (MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Opposition over the allegations against the government agencies, the Election Commission, the media and the judiciary, …
• New law aims to give councils and mayors stronger powers over coastal affairs May 3, 2026 8:02 am Daily Echo The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act, recently passed by Parliament, will bring more powers and funding closer to the coast by ensuring that coastal areas are formally recognised in devolution plans. Under the act, mayors and councils in …
• Without real agency, reserved-seat MPs cannot serve the public May 3, 2026 7:55 am Daily Star The primary goal of reserving seats in Bangladesh’s parliament was to ensure women’s representation and voice in parliament. But this plan failed miserably by disenfranchising citizens from choosing their preferred woman representatives. A research study …
• How the IEC plans to avoid exam disruptions during local elections May 3, 2026 6:55 am Cape Argus The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed that the local government elections on November 4 will not disrupt school activities, including final exams. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the election date, which falls on a Wednesday, …
• Poczobut and Borys Join Council for Polish Diaspora Affairs Under Polish President May 3, 2026 6:23 am Reformation Head of the Union of Poles in Belarus Anzhelika Borys and journalist Andrzej Poczobut (Andrei Pachobut) have joined the Council for Polish Diaspora Affairs and Poles Abroad under the President of Poland. The new advisory body was established by President …
• S Jaishankar begins first official visit to Jamaica; meets leadership May 3, 2026 4:33 am Asianet Newsable External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Jamaica for his first official visit. He will engage with the nation's leadership, business community, and the Indian diaspora as part of a three-nation Caribbean tour to strengthen ties. External …
• Religious donations in Japan slipping through political funding loophole May 3, 2026 4:07 am The Mainichi The financial report for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's Nara 2nd District branch, headed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is pictured in Osaka's Kita Ward, March 23, 2026. (Mainichi/Masashi Mimura) In the world of Japanese political …
• LGBTQ+ Affairs Director King feted at Center reception May 3, 2026 3:52 am Windy City Times - Illinois On the evening of April 30, a full room of LGBTQ+ activists, allies and supporters, among them Mayor Brandon Johnson, welcomed Antonio King as the first and only Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs in the nation. A number of Chicago queer activists attended the …
• After Little Baby's death, Canavan demands government stop 'running scared' May 3, 2026 3:06 am ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the image of an Indigenous person who has died, used with the permission of her family. Nationals leader Matthew Canavan says it is time for the government to "get …
• Angela Rayner lacks the political realism to be PM May 3, 2026 2:39 am The Times Angela Rayner at No 10TOLGA AKMEN/EPA Funny thing, politics. Somewhere in the bowels of His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs sit a group of investigators whose verdict, and the timing of that verdict, could decide the next prime minister of the United …
• BRS government’s policies resulted in long-term damage for state: Kavitha May 3, 2026 2:00 am Hindustan Times Telangana Rakshana Sena president Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Saturday accused the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi government, led by her father K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), of causing long-term damage to the state through its policies. Telangana Rakshana Sena …
• Cabinet admits Ireland is a soft touch for illegal immigration - here are the four KEY parts of the Government's new 'get tough' battle plan to tackle bogus migrants... May 3, 2026 1:55 am Daily Mail The Government has drawn up a battle plan to close Ireland’s ‘open door’ to illegal immigration, with a Cabinet minister warning this weekend that Ireland can no longer be ‘a soft touch’. The source admitted that immigration is fuelling the housing crisis …
• Boozman praises secretary of Veterans Affairs on rollout of electronic records May 3, 2026 1:42 am Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette WASHINGTON -- The head of the Department of Veterans Affairs received kudos on Thursday from some U.S. Senate appropriators regarding his agency's accelerated efforts to modernize how it stores patients' healthcare information. Veterans Affairs …
• After Little Baby's death, Canavan demands government stop 'running scared' May 3, 2026 1:19 am ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the image of an Indigenous person who has died, used with the permission of her family. Nationals leader Matthew Canavan says it is time for the government to "get …
• Government unveils contingency plans for jet fuel shortages in UK May 3, 2026 12:13 am Travel Weekly The government has unveiled plans for contingency measures in the event that UK airlines have to grapple with jet fuel shortages, in an attempt to give travellers greater confidence this summer and minimise last-minute flight cancellations.   The proposals …
• PM orders rationalising power tariffs May 3, 2026 12:06 am The Express Tribune LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while chairing a meeting on energy sector reforms on Saturday, directed the authorities concerned to formulate a comprehensive strategy to stabilise electricity tariffs. During the meeting, the prime minister stressed …
• Dauda Lawal: Strong political base key to effective governance May 3, 2026 12:02 am The Cable Stay connected via Google News Dauda Lawal, governor of Zamfara, says the strength of any government is closely tied to the strength of its political base. Lawal spoke in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara, on Saturday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) …
• Mnangagwa Turns Government Into Loyalty Machine? May 2, 2026 11:26 pm Zim Eye Mnangagwa Turns Government Into Loyalty Machine? Tinashe Sambiri– President Emmerson Mnangagwa is facing renewed criticism over what observers say is a growing pattern of patronage and internal power consolidation, following a fresh round of controversial …
• Mnangagwa Makes New Government Appointments May 2, 2026 11:26 pm Zim Eye Mnangagwa Makes New Government Appointments By A Correspondent-President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday appointed and reassigned several senior government officials, while also renewing a contract within the Health Service Commission. The changes were …
• USISPF to host 2026 Leadership Summit in Washington May 2, 2026 10:31 pm New India Abroad The summit will mark the U.S. 250th anniversary while focusing on expanding U.S.-India economic and strategic cooperation. Event's poster / USISPF The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) announced that its IX Leadership Summit will be …
• MIKE SILUMA | The government needs to get a grip on immigration May 2, 2026 10:30 pm Sunday Times Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn If the government did what all serious governments do, including securing our borders and eradicating corruption in home …
• Political parties close ranks, support inquiry report May 2, 2026 8:56 pm Daily News Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM: IN a political landscape often defined by rivalry and recrimination, Tanzania has offered a rare and instructive moment of collective restraint. In the aftermath of the October 29, 2025 unrest, sixteen political parties across ideological …
• EU Integration as Compass: Albania’s Foreign Policy Vision in a Shifting World May 2, 2026 8:26 pm Tirana Times Change font size: - + Reset By Ferit Hoxha Anyone who knows even a little about Albania is aware that the cornerstone of Albanian foreign policy in the post-communist period has been a clear orientation toward the Euro-Atlantic world, as a guarantee of …
• Immigration, public health are top concerns at Senate District 26 candidate forum in Boyle Heights May 2, 2026 8:19 pm LAist - California Four candidates seeking to replace Sen. Maria Elena Durazo in California’s 26th Senate District took questions from Eastside residents Wednesday evening, where concerns about immigration, public health and the environment took center stage.  Durazo is …
• POVADDO AND PROLEGIS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND ACCESS TO PUBLIC POLICY PROFESSIONALS FOR OPINION RESEARCH May 2, 2026 6:27 pm WFMZ - Pennsylvania Partnership connects policy professionals using Prolegis' modernized Congressional platform with Povaddo's exclusive paid research panel, combining forces to serve the policymaking community ST. LOUIS and WASHINGTON, May 2, 2026 /PRNewswire…
• MK Party calls for two-day voting period in upcoming elections May 2, 2026 3:24 pm East Coast Radio The MK Party wants the next elections to be held over two days. In a statement, the party says a two-day voting period would improve access to the ballot for millions of voters facing work and travel constraints. Electoral access concerns The comments come …
• How are Scotland's political parties planning to shake up the arts industry? May 2, 2026 11:58 am The Herald (Scotland) The Scottish Conservatives have thrown their weight behind a campaign to introduce a new Culture Act in the next parliamentary term, which it says would guarantee arts organisations multi-year funding, which the national performing companies do not …
• Eisenhower’s Public Affairs Legacy May 1, 2026 8:27 pm American Diplomacy by Rick Ruth Dwight D. Eisenhower’s entire presidency was a master class in public diplomacy, even though the term—as we understand it today—was not coined until 1965. He embodied two traits essential for success in public diplomacy. First, he understood— …
• Tone Communications Publishes New Strategic Report on Public Relations and Public Affairs in Times of War and Crises May 1, 2026 5:03 pm EIN Presswire A new report highlights the critical role of PA and PR in reducing uncertainty, and guiding responsible decision-making during periods of conflict TORONTO, CANADA, May 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report highlights the critical role of …