Guinea-Bissau’s political landscape has been thrown into turmoil as military officers announced they had seized control of the country, arresting President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira. The takeover comes just a day before the results of a closely contested presidential election were expected to be announced. Military Declares “Total Control” Calling

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American ranchers, a traditionally loyal voting bloc for former President Donald Trump, have experienced a month of unprecedented uncertainty in the cattle industry. Recent policy shifts and statements by Trump—ranging from beef import plans to investigations into major meatpackers—have left ranchers navigating between their economic interests and the administration’s political priorities. Trump’s Argentina Beef Comments

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In a significant development in U.S. political and legal news, a Georgia judge has officially dismissed the election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Judge Scott McAfee ruled that the prosecution is “hereby dismissed in its entirety,” effectively ending the legal proceedings in the state against Trump related to the 2020 presidential election. Georgia

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Chinese regulators have prohibited TikTok-owner ByteDance from deploying Nvidia chips in its new data centres, according to a report by The Information. The move marks the latest step in Beijing’s efforts to reduce reliance on U.S. technology amid escalating semiconductor tensions. Background ByteDance reportedly purchased more Nvidia chips than any other Chinese firm in 2025,

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A United States-based advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington, DC, alleging that Apple Inc. uses minerals linked to human rights abuses and armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. The lawsuit follows similar actions targeting other tech companies, including Tesla, which were dismissed in U.S. courts last year.

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The Trump administration has announced plans to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals in the United States, affecting hundreds of thousands of people who have lived under temporary immigration protections for years. Despite widespread gang violence and political instability in Haiti, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem determined that conditions in the country are

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Ireland has announced major reforms to its immigration and asylum policies as the government seeks to address pressures on housing, public services, and social infrastructure caused by record migration levels. The measures come amid rising public tensions over immigration and increasing asylum applications. Government Response to Population Growth Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan outlined the reforms

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India says it is examining Bangladesh’s extradition request for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was recently sentenced to death in absentia by a special International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka. Hasina, 78, fled to India following a mass uprising in Bangladesh that ousted her from power in August 2024. India’s Official Statement A spokesperson

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Former Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in a corruption scheme during his tenure as governor of Moquegua. In addition to the prison term, a Peruvian court also imposed a nine-year ban from holding public office and levied a financial penalty. Details of the Corruption Case

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