Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, has been unanimously appointed as the organization's new CEO and Chair of the Board. Her appointment follows Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting on September 10, 2025, and reportedly fulfills his prior wishes for her to lead the conservative youth group.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) won three out of four central panel posts, including the crucial president's position, in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections 2025. The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) secured the Vice President's seat.
A bipartisan group of US Senators, led by Tim Kaine and Rand Paul, has introduced legislation to block former President Donald Trump's threatened 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports. The senators argue these tariffs, imposed under emergency powers, would harm American consumers and businesses, and are linked to Brazil's prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
The U.S. Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate by 1/4 percentage point, setting the new target range for the federal funds rate at 4 to 4-1/4 percent. This decision, made by the Federal Open Market Committee on September 17, 2025, aims to address moderating economic growth and a weakening labor market.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is implementing a more challenging civics test for naturalization applicants starting mid-October 2025. The updated exam expands the question pool from 100 to 128 and requires applicants to correctly answer 12 out of 20 questions, an increase from the previous 6 out of 10. This change reinstates a tougher version of the test first introduced in 2020.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a national election for May 3rd, 2024, launching a five-week campaign focused on the rising cost of living and aiming to secure a second term for his Labor party. The election will be a close race with the opposition Liberal-National coalition, with smaller parties potentially playing a decisive role.
A South Korean court overturned a suspended prison sentence for opposition leader Lee Jae Myung, who was accused of making false statements during his 2021 presidential campaign. The ruling could pave the way for Lee to run for president again if the Constitutional Court removes current President Yoon Suk Yeol from office.
Japan's parliament has enacted a new law to prevent candidates from using inappropriate tactics, such as presenting images of scantily clad women, on election posters. The law also addresses the issue of "two-horsepower" candidacies and seeks to combat the spread of false information on social media.
Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, is expected to announce snap elections on Sunday in an attempt to gain a stronger mandate from the Canadian people as the country faces a trade war and annexation threats from the United States under President Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is facing controversy over the distribution of expensive gift certificates to LDP members, raising concerns about transparency and potential misuse of funds. The LDP's lack of action on restricting political donations further fuels concerns about the party's commitment to reform.
Two Democrats running in special elections for deeply Republican House districts in Florida have raised a combined $15.7 million in two months, but they still face steep uphill climbs in the upcoming campaigns. The massive sums suggest that the energy among grassroots Democratic donors has not dissipated with President Donald Trump back in the Oval Office.
Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat from Colorado, suggested that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer should be replaced after he supported advancing a Republican funding bill. Bennet also criticized the Democratic Party's approach to government funding negotiations, calling for a new plan for the future.
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a budget framework supported by GOP leadership and President Donald Trump, marking a victory for Speaker Mike Johnson and President Trump. The framework calls for $2 trillion in cuts to federal spending over the next decade and provides more funding for border security measures and an extension of the 2017 tax cuts.
The House narrowly passed a budget proposal on Tuesday, paving the way for President Trump's legislative agenda. The resolution, which passed with no Democratic support and only one GOP defection, instructs committees to craft legislation that would cut taxes and spending, while raising the debt ceiling.
The Liberal leadership contest is heating up with top candidates like Baylis, Carney, Freeland, and Gould stepping into the spotlight amid lingering controversies and internal party turmoil.
Mark Carney, the frontrunner in the Liberal leadership race, has proposed a cap on immigration and a doubling of new housing construction, while also aiming to balance the budget within three years. He faces criticism from the opposition for his proposals, but remains the favorite to become the next Prime Minister.
Four contenders in the federal Liberal Party's leadership race engaged in a high-stakes debate, focusing on Canada’s economic resilience and strategies to counter U.S. President Trump’s protectionist threats.
Germany's national election resulted in a victory for the conservative Christian Democrats, led by Friedrich Merz, who is expected to become the country's next leader and a strong supporter of Ukraine within the European Union. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged to become the second-largest political force, reflecting growing concerns about immigration and security.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko secured a landslide victory in the 2025 presidential elections, garnering 86.82% of the votes and extending his rule to a seventh term. This outcome has been met with mixed reactions, with some celebrating Lukashenko's continued leadership while others express concerns about the fairness of the elections.
The People's Power Party (PPP) has withdrawn from the People's Alliance for Reform (PAR) due to "irreconcilable strategic differences" ahead of the upcoming General Election. The decision was made to ensure PAR's continued effectiveness as a political force, despite disagreements over contesting Tampines GRC and PPP's stance on the COVID-19 vaccine.
