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SNP's Financial Crisis: Murrell's Embezzling

Peter Murrell's embezzlement scheme leaves the SNP politically exposed and vulnerable.

2026-06-03

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Pashinyan on course for landslide victory and pro-West mandate in Armenia election, new poll shows | Euronews

Armenia’s June parliamentary vote is seen as a potential landslide for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party, with a new Breavis poll suggesting about 65% of decided voters for Civil Contract and little support for opposition parties. If repeated, the result would grant Pashinyan a strong mandate to push Armenia on a pro-Western trajectory, strengthening ties with the EU and reinforcing a peace framework with Azerbaijan over Karabakh. The poll comes amid inten

2026-06-03

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Itamaraty vê decisão política em proposta dos EUA de impor nova tarifa de 25%; leia bastidor - Estadão

Resumo: Itamaraty vê a decisão dos EUA sobre tarifas de 25% como político, não técnico. O governo brasileiro buscou acordos e esclarecimentos durante meses (sobretudo após reunião Lula-Trump em Washington) para evitar o novo tarifário, mas o USTR anunciou a medida e abriu consulta pública para agosto. O episódio é retratado como consequência de disputas políticas domésticas nos EUA (oposição e senador Flávio Bolsonaro) e de divergências sobre questões como comércio digital, d

2026-06-03

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Kem Sokha’s 27-Year Prison Sentence Pardoned, But Still Barred from Politics | CamboJA News

Kem Sokha was pardoned from a 27-year treason sentence, but remains barred from politics, voting, and overseas travel. The royal decree was countersigned by Acting Head of State Hun Sen. Sokha’s lawyers and rights groups say the restriction means he has not gained full freedom and remain a political prisoner-in-restriction. The pardon is framed by officials as a step toward national unity and reconciliation, with Prime Minister Hun Manet citing his mother’s illness as a facto

2026-06-03

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Cyprus Enters Political Turning Point Ahead of 2028

Cyprus is at a political turning point ahead of the 2028 presidential election. Key points: - Parliamentary results strengthened traditional parties DISY and AKEL. They are poised to shape the 2028 race and attract broader support, potentially limiting President Christodoulides’ options as his term nears end. - Christodoulides may pursue a last-ditch alliance with DISY, offering concessions to secure ministerial posts, but his leverage is waning. - DISY (led by Annita Demetr

2026-06-03

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Vote count begins as ruling party targets landslide win | Africanews

- Ethiopia held parliamentary elections with millions voting nationwide, aiming to renew Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the Prosperity Party’s five-year mandate. Counting began as polling stations nationwide closed, with authorities extending hours in some areas due to high turnout. More than 50 million were registered; final results expected within days, potentially by June 11. - Security disruptions occurred in Oromia and Amhara, including polling stations not opening and he

2026-06-03

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Equatorial Guinea: Freedom in the World 2024 Country Report

Equatorial Guinea's political system is an entrenched, highly repressive regime led by long-time president Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. Key points relevant to foreign policy, politics, diplomacy, elections, economy, and security: - Politics and diplomacy: The president dominates the executive branch; government policy is not checked by a meaningful parliament. No independent electoral body exists, and the ruling PDGE controls political life. The regime maintains close ties

2026-06-03

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French Polynesia’s Moetai Brotherson on New Caledonia, deep sea mining and regional ties

Summary: - French Polynesia President Moetai Brotherson used the Pacific Islands Forum to criticize France’s Macron-era decisions linked to escalating tensions in New Caledonia, calling for closer regional diplomacy amid a growing crisis. - Deep-sea issues are a priority: Brotherson notes deep-sea mining as a major unresolved topic, with Tonga and some Forum members not opposing it, while others oppose; a “we basically agree to disagree” stance highlights regional policy ten

2026-06-03

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How politics at home shapes Kuwait's foreign policy | Brookings

Kuwait’s foreign policy is strongly shaped by its open, pluralistic domestic politics. Key points: - A 1962 constitution empowers parliament to question ministers and to propose or block legislation, sustaining a relatively plural political environment. - Islamist movements (Muslim Brotherhood) and Shiite blocs participate in politics without being demonized, making Kuwait more inclusive than neighbors like Saudi Arabia and UAE. - Domestic politics constrain foreign policy:

2026-06-03

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Malta’s prime minister declares historic victory in snap election – POLITICO

Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela declared victory in a snap general election, winning an unprecedented fourth term for the Labour Party. While final results were not published, preliminary results indicated a Labour lead with about 18,000 votes separating the parties. Abela called the election four years into his term amid concerns the Iran war and global economic shocks could hurt support. Opposition leader Bernard Borg (Nationalist Party) conceded, stating the result was

2026-06-03