Narendra Modi remains the leader in voter support in India, despite a drop to 49%
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains the most popular candidate for the position of prime minister, although his popularity has somewhat declined.
31% of Generation Z regret voting for Trump — the highest rate among generations
Thirty-one percent of Generation Z voters regret supporting Trump, the highest rate among age groups, highlighting shifting political attitudes ahead of the 2024 midterms.
New King of Norway Haakon VIII officially ascends to the throne after his father’s death
Haakon VIII was crowned king of Norway on August 28, 2026, after the death of his father Harald V, with a special Cabinet meeting and Council of State session marking the transition.
Nearly 60% of South Koreans support mandatory military service for women
This may indicate a significant change in attitude toward an issue that has long remained a kind of taboo in the country.
Venezuela considers leaving OPEC as US eyes its oil fields
Venezuela is weighing an OPEC exit as US officials discuss a potential 100‑year lease of its oil fields, a move tied to the controversial “Donrow Doctrine” and shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Syrian president appoints former commander of Kurdish forces as his adviser after their dissolution
The appointment signals a rapprochement between two long‑time opponents from the civil‑war era.
Poll: Icelanders narrowly oppose resumption of EU accession talks
A narrow majority of Icelandic voters oppose resuming EU accession talks, according to a new Gallup poll.
Sweden to deploy fighter jets and warships to protect Finland
This was reported on Friday by the Defense Forces of Finland.
“Pressure doesn’t work”: Iran signals readiness for dialogue with US after talks with Qatar
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says resuming US diplomacy is possible after constructive talks with Qatar, while the US maintains pressure and former President Donald Trump opposes lifting the port blockade.
Trump signed a decree renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in the US
The renaming will only apply to the American part of the lake, as Trump cannot force Canada to use the new name.