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international-elections
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politics5 days ago
Austria and Portugal Elected to UN Security Council Seats
The United Nations General Assembly elected Austria, Portugal, Kyrgyzstan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe to two-year terms on the 15-member Security Council. Germany received fewer votes than Austria and Portugal in the Western European group contest.
U.S. Navy / Wikimedia (Public domain)world48 days ago
Navy Secretary John Phelan Fired; Iran Seizes Ships in Strait of Hormuz; Virginia Approves Redistricting Plan
U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan was dismissed on April 22, 2026, amid escalating tensions with Iran, which seized vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Virginia voters approved a redistricting measure on April 21, 2026, shifting congressional power toward Democrats. Other developments…
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