The US South's economic revival, driven by infrastructure projects like the TVA and interstate highways, offers a model for southwestern Korea's industrial transformation. This region aims to leverage nuclear power for semiconductor and AI infrastructure, mirroring the South's success.
A former Busan mayoral candidate, Jeong Yi-han, appeared in court facing arrest for allegedly staging an assault on himself to win votes in the recent local elections. Prosecutors seek charges of obstruction of official duties and election law violations.
US Congressman Ro Khanna publicly endorsed Democratic congressional candidate Aisha Farooqi in Michigan's 11th District. The endorsement, captured in a video, highlighted their shared South Asian heritage and included lighthearted conversation about Bollywood, food, and sports.
US Congressman Ro Khanna publicly endorsed Democratic candidate Aisha Farooqi for Michigan's 11th Congressional District, emphasizing their shared Indian-American and Pakistani-American heritage during a casual meet-and-greet in Farmington Hills.
New York's June 23 Democratic primaries revealed a significant shift within the party, highlighting progressive influence and the emergence of Muslim and Arab Americans as a consequential political force, challenging long-held assumptions about power and the Israel-Palestine debate.
Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez has declared the recent run-off election "fraudulent" after results showed his rival Keiko Fujimori narrowly ahead. Sanchez alleges vote manipulation and plans protests, vowing not to recognize a Fujimori presidency.
US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated music video and song, created by endorsed Republican candidate Anthony Constantino, which extensively praises Trump and claims global admiration for him.
France and Germany are calling for a new "structured gradual integration" process for EU candidate countries, offering earlier benefits and closer ties before full membership. This initiative aims to reinvigorate the enlargement process ahead of upcoming EU summits.
Michael Stansfield, a Republican running on a platform of Middle East peace and interfaith dialogue, is unexpectedly in second place in a California congressional district, potentially blocking Democrats from a seat central to their redistricting strategy. His strong showing highlights the unpredictability of election outcomes.
The crypto lobby is significantly increasing its political spending for the 2026 US midterm elections, with PACs and executives donating over $500 million. While much of this money favors Republicans due to deregulation stances, crypto PACs have also spent heavily against Democrats, with mixed results in primaries.
A Taiwanese political candidate, Lee Hung-Yi, has ignited controversy with a billboard opposing Indian immigration, featuring a turbaned man and a 'no entry' sign. Indian residents and officials have condemned the display as racist and discriminatory, while the candidate claims it targets only Indian workers.
A South Korean election candidate's poster highlighting a master's degree from Taiwan's National Sun Yat-sen University and a 2006 MapleStory ranking has caused a stir. While Taiwanese netizens praised the unique qualifications, many South Koreans questioned the relevance of these achievements for a local election.
A Taiwanese candidate's billboards depicting a turbaned man with a 'no entry' sign have caused concern among the Indian community and drawn sharp criticism from a senior official, highlighting existing anti-India sentiment amplified online.
Busan candidates for the June 3 local elections are visiting major Buddhist temples and campaigning in urban areas to win over voters on the holiday.
Seven candidates from Venice's Bangladeshi-Italian community are running in local elections, aiming for historic political representation. Architect Rhitu Miah, facing racist backlash, is a key figure in the centre-left PD list, which seeks to end 11 years of conservative rule and address issues like overtourism and housing.
Representative James Baird won the Republican primary for Indiana's 4th district on Tuesday after receiving an endorsement from Donald Trump and supportive spending from a crypto-backed PAC.
