California’s Portuguese voters could tip balance of power in Congress
THORNTON, Calif. — The town is tiny enough that most drivers speeding along Interstate 5 in California’s Central Valley miss it. But on a recent weekend,…
The power of the Black vote in the US | Al Jazeera
Kamala Harris is the first African-American, South Asian woman running for president of the United States under a major party ticket. With over 34 million…
Botswana elections: Ruling party seeks to extend 58 years in power | Elections News
Botswana Democratic Party remains a favourite despite slow economic growth caused by declining demand for diamonds.Botswana is voting in a general election in which President Mokgweetsi…
Soft Power and Great Power Competition: Shifting the Sand in the Balance of Power Between the US and China -Book Review
The twenty-first century is witnessing a change in global power structure marked by peaceful rise of China, resurgence of Russia and America’s intent to retain…
Black voters grapple with US electoral power – and the temptation of Trump | US Election 2024 News
In the cold light of day, on a crisp morning of early voting at CT Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center in southwest Atlanta, Black voter…
Power Outages Compound Economic Hardship in Northern Nigerian States
Darkness has descended upon towns and villages in many parts of Northern Nigeria following the disruption of two 330kV Ugwaji-Apir Double Circuit transmission lines, impacting…
The High Stakes of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election: Policy, Power, and Progress
The 2024 U.S. Presidential election is a decisive moment, with far-reaching implications for the nation’s future. At its core, this election is a battle over…
Japan’s LDP will try to stay in power despite election losses
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a policy speech during the Lower House's plenary session at the National Diet in Tokyo on October 4. Photo…
‘Zurawski v Texas’ review: Undeniable healthcare documentary
It’s a single-issue presidential election for a galvanized percentage of Americans who see the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade for the dire healthcare…
Survival Limits of Military Nuclear Power: Israel and “The Sting of the Bee”
In a now classic 1965 article on nuclear weapons,[1] physicist Leo Szilard offered a clarifying metaphor on different types of national nuclear capability. For some…
Putin’s Failures, Like Hitler, Come from His Misunderstanding of the Balance of Power
President Vladimir Putin has, most likely due to political caution, not made any detailed public predictions on how and why Russia will win the war…
Harris Taps Beyoncé’s Star Power to Press Case Against Trump
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessKamala Harris tethered ex-President Donald Trump to the rollback of federal abortion rights in a Friday night rally headlined by celebrity singer…
The Kazan Declaration and BRICS: Redefining Global Power Dynamics
The 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan, Russia, marked a turning point in the global order, with the Kazan Declaration serving as a powerful statement…
Flood risk as Cyclone Dana hits India, uprooting power lines and trees | Weather News
No casualties reported after thousands evacuated; authorities warn of strong winds and torrential rains.Cyclone Dana uprooted trees and power lines after making landfall on India’s…
‘Conclave’ review: Electing a new pope gets a touch unholy
Soon, voters will have a choice: Do you go for the candidate you believe in? Or do you opt to keep a right-wing strongman out…
Ducks get power play on track and defeat the winless Sharks
Troy Terry and Leo Carlsson scored the Ducks’ first power-play goals of the season, Lukas Dostal made 27 saves and the Ducks kept San José…
Unlocking Soft Power Potential: Kazakhstan’s Creative Economy as a Tool to Global Recognition
In the 2024 Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index, Kazakhstan ranked 80th, demonstrating a significant level of soft power influence. In contrast, other Central Asian…
Why the Trump-Harris race looks so impossibly close
The political analyst Samuel Lubell introduced the concept of the sun and moon parties in 1951. The sun party is the majority party, and “it…
Electricity finally begins to return in Cuba after multi-day power blackout | Energy News
Electricity is slowly returning to Havana, Cuba’s capital days after a nationwide blackout plunged the country of 10 million into total darkness on Friday, causing…
As hurricane bears down, 10 million Cubans face power outage
People walk along a dimly lit street in Havana, Cuba in May. Power blackouts have prompted concerns about the government's plan to enhance the electrical…