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Trump urges House Republicans to release Epstein files President Donald Trump publicly called on House Republicans to vote to release Justice Department documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein, reversing an earlier resistance and framing the move as a way to clear his name. The appeal, posted on his Truth Social platform, comes as Capitol Hill debates broader disclosure and as investigators and lawmakers sift through newly revealed material. Trump’s reversal is presented as an effort to rebut allegations linking him to…

House to vote on release of Jeffrey Epstein investigative files The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is scheduled to vote today on a resolution to compel the release of investigative records related to Jeffrey Epstein, a move expected to pass after President Donald Trump abruptly abandoned his opposition. The change clears a major political hurdle and shifts control of the timing to House leaders. The vote follows a successful petition that forced consideration by the full House, an unusual instance of…

Somalia’s planned leap to one-person, one-vote exposes fragile balance between hope and division MOGADISHU — Somalia’s long-simmering experiment with electoral reform has entered a decisive — and potentially divisive — phase. The National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC) has announced that Banadir, the region that contains the capital Mogadishu, will pilot what would be the country’s first direct, universal-suffrage poll on November 30. The move comes despite vocal resistance from several federal…

Moldova’s Clear Vote for Europe Tests Resilience of a Fragile Democracy A decisive mandate in the shadow of geopolitical pressure Chisinau’s streets saw an unusual calm on the morning after parliamentary elections that delivered a striking — if narrow — validation of President Maia Sandu’s pro‑European platform. With nearly all ballots counted, the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) crossed the symbolic 50% threshold, taking 50.1% of the vote to the Patriotic Bloc’s 24.2%. For many inside a country of 2.4 million, the…

Gaza-bound flotilla reports drone attacks as European ministers push for urgent vote on sanctions Activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla off the Greek island of Crete say several of their vessels were targeted overnight by drones and experienced radio jamming and explosions — claims that add fresh urgency to a growing European push to punish both Hamas and hardline Israeli actors over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. “We will not be intimidated,” say flotilla organisers The Global Sumud Flotilla, a coalition of 51 boats…

In Kismayo, a new chapter of political drama unfolds as the Jubbaland legislative body votes to retain Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe as their regional leader for a third stint. Though controversy brews around this decision, opposition factions are not backing down, opting to host their own election and stirring the pot of dissent. By collecting 55 ballots in his favor, Madobe secured his position against rivals. His nearest competitor, Faisal Mohamed Mataan, managed to secure just 16, while Abubakar Abdi Hassan lagged behind…

In the bustling city of Kismayo, the seat of Jubbaland’s interim government in the Lower Jubba region, the stage is set for a dramatic political showdown. Despite a cloud of controversy hanging over the proceedings, the regional presidential election is scheduled for Monday. The central government, however, is up in arms, outright dismissing the election's legitimacy. I ain’t whistling Dixie! The stakes are sky-high as four ambitious contenders throw their hats into the ring. Among the hopefuls, we’ve got the seasoned Ahmed…

North Western State of Somalia Votes: A Crucial Turning Point in Leadership Selection Hargeisa (Axadle) – In a much-talked-about election, citizens of North Western State of Somalia are making their way to the polls today, eager to choose their leader for the next half-decade. The presidential showdown features a trio of heavy hitters: current President Muse Bihi from the Kulmiye Party, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Cirro” representing the Waddani Party, and Faisal Ali Warabe of the UCID Party. In tandem with the…

Germany's beleaguered Chancellor Olaf Scholz recently indicated he might request a confidence vote this year, potentially setting the stage for snap elections. “I'm completely open to a confidence vote before Christmas—if everyone’s on board, I’m good to go,” he remarked, following the disintegration of his coalition government earlier this week. Scholz had earlier discussed the possibility of a mid-January vote, which, according to German electoral laws, could lead to new elections by late March—six months sooner than…

In mid-January, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is slated to undergo a confidence vote, a move that could potentially lead to new elections as early as March. This development follows the ousting of his Finance Minister, Christian Lindner, after protracted disagreements about the government's economic strategy. Scholz cited a breakdown of trust as the reason for Lindner's dismissal, emphasizing that collaboration had become untenable. "He has broken my trust too often... Serious government work is not possible under such…