Politics

Ex‑Rapper's Party Set for Nepal Landslide

Balendra Shah, foreground, former mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City and prime ministerial candidate of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, arrives to receive his victory certificate after defeating former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli of the Communist Party of Nepal–Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) in Jhapa, about 267 miles (430 kilometers) southeast of Kathmandu, Nepal, Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Do US Voters Back Trump's Iran Campaign?

Until a few months ago, Donald Trump cast himself as a president of peace, boasting about how many conflicts around the world he had allegedly settled. He even founded a new international body, the Board of Peace, and suggested he should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Iceland to hold August referendum on EU accession talks

Icelanders will vote on whether to resume European Union (EU) accession talks somewhat earlier than previously planned, according to Reykjavik's foreign ministry. A decision to hold the vote on August 29 passed the Cabinet on Friday.

Trump Demands 'Unconditional Surrender' as Strikes Pound Iran

Skip next section Trump claims US arms production to 'quadruple' March 7, 2026 Trump claims US arms production to 'quadruple' US President Donald Trump on Friday took to social media to announce that he had met with US defense contractors and that they "agreed to quadruple production of the 'Exquisite Class' weaponry" — meaning precision guided

Trump Turns to Western Hemisphere at Doral Summit

President Donald Trump speaks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a roundtable discussion on college sports in the East Room of the White House, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Washington. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP DORAL, Fla.

Trump Announces Kristi Noem Will Be Replaced at DHS

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the secretary for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Kristi Noem, would be replaced. Her removal comes two days after she appeared in hearing before the US Congress and was grilled by both Republicans and Democrats. DHS is the third-largest department in the US government.

DOJ Releases More Epstein Files Including Allegations Involving Trump

An NPR investigation finds the Justice Department has removed or withheld Epstein files related to sexual abuse accusations that mention President Trump. Department of Justice and Getty Images/Collage by Danielle A. Scruggs/NPR hide caption toggle caption Department of Justice and Getty Images/Collage by Danielle A.