Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto considers visiting North Korea at South Korea's request to facilitate dialogue, potentially boosting Jakarta's diplomatic influence but risking domestic backlash over his frequent travels.
A Guardian investigation reveals CT Group, a lobbying firm co-founded by Lynton Crosby, allegedly secretly pays journalists to publish stories favorable to its clients in British newspapers, raising concerns about influencing public opinion.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion, seeking urgent funding from skeptical lawmakers. The unpopular conflict is a key issue ahead of midterm elections.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has supported Rohit Sharma amid retirement rumors, stating it's a personal decision. Kaif praised Sharma's recent century at Lord's and urged the BCCI and team management to publicly back him ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Israel is reportedly spending over $45 million on an AI-powered media campaign in the US, led by Brad Parscale, to improve its image and influence public opinion. The campaign involves AI-generated messages, pro-Israel websites, and advertising, amidst declining US favorability towards Israel.
A poll shows 17% of Ukrainians see Trump as a friend, while over double that consider him an enemy. Despite negative views of Trump's policies, Ukrainians largely view Americans as friends, highlighting a distinction between leadership and the populace.
A recent survey reveals that while 73% of Ukrainians view Americans as friends, only 17% consider U.S. President Trump a friend, with more seeing him as an enemy or a mix of both. Ukrainians also express low confidence in U.S. negotiation teams and mixed feelings about U.S. global involvement.
US Senator Tom Cotton and allies are pushing legislation to permanently embed US-Israel security cooperation within the Pentagon, bypassing traditional foreign aid processes. This effort comes as US public opinion shifts against unconditional aid to Israel, aiming to make future policy changes more difficult despite evolving strategic interests and constitutional implications.
A study by Oxford and Potsdam universities reveals AI tools, used for drafting and summarizing online messages, inject political biases, sometimes reversing meanings on sensitive topics like abortion and climate change, potentially reshaping public opinion.
A recent poll shows 58% approval for President Lee's performance, up 1%p from the previous week. However, 42% believe election fraud occurred, with over half of those under 20 agreeing. Support for the Democratic Party stands at 42%, while the People Power Party is at 20%.
A Japanese poll shows 63% support for allowing female royals to retain their status after marriage, while only 36% back adopting male descendants from former imperial families. The Diet is aiming to revise the Imperial House Law this session.
George Forster, a naturalist who traveled with Captain James Cook, championed human rights and critiqued racism and philosophers like Kant. His life, marked by exploration and intellectual defiance, also brought personal hardship.
Armenia's upcoming parliamentary elections will determine its geopolitical future, with PM Pashinyan's pro-EU "Civil Contract" party leading polls against pro-Russian opposition. Russia is exerting economic pressure, while the US and EU are strengthening ties with Yerevan.
Armenia's upcoming parliamentary elections will determine its geopolitical future, with PM Pashinyan's pro-EU "Civil Contract" party leading polls against pro-Russian opposition. Russia is exerting economic pressure to influence the outcome.
Russian public opinion towards President Putin is reportedly worsening due to the prolonged Ukraine war, economic hardship, and increased internal controls. Elites express disappointment, while ordinary citizens face threats to daily life from drone attacks. Despite growing discontent, Putin remains determined to continue the war.
Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration jail, criticized for inhumane conditions and high costs, is closing. Detainees like Justo Betancourt suffered severe health issues, with doctors suspecting strokes exacerbated by poor medical care and an ankle monitor preventing MRI scans. Governor Ron DeSantis, who championed the facility, is now distancing himself from it.
A recent Jiji Press poll shows 37.5% support for adopting male heirs from former imperial families into the Imperial Family, compared to 27.0% opposition. Support varies by political party affiliation.
Russian Ambassador Dmitry Zykov said North Macedonia's largest political forces supported US President Trump in the Iran conflict, primarily to appeal to Muslim voters. In his first interview in Skopje, Zykov noted that religious solidarity had no significant effect on public opinion, with those criticizing the US-Israeli action remaining a minority.
Social media posts of Singapore politicians taking public transport amid the global energy crisis have divided public opinion online, with some users hailing the move as leading by example while others call it showmanship. Cabinet ministers, members of parliament and even a retired defence minister have followed with their own public transport posts after Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong urged Singaporeans in an April 7 ministerial statement in parliament to take public transport as part of...
Wales faces ongoing public debate over immigration, balancing economic needs for migrant labor with concerns over public service capacity. While the UK government controls immigration policy, the issue remains a significant point of discussion in Welsh politics.
