“Is Turkey Alone Enough to Keep Hassan Sheikh in Power?” analyzes the political situation in Somalia, focusing on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's relationship with Turkey and whether Turkish support is crucial for his political survival

KUALA LUMPUR: “Don’t wait too long, people will take it later. Let there be consensus, let there be no disagreements in negotiations”, that was among the messages from UMNO Deputy President Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan to the Chairman of the Melaka UMNO Liaison Body, Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh regarding the determination of political cooperation …

Ethiopia's recent week marked significant progress across environmental, technological, political, and economic fronts. The nation launched a massive tree-planting campaign under the 'Green Legacy Initiative,' planting over 805 million seedlings in 291,400 hectares, symbolizing a commitment to climate resilience and food security. Simultaneously, Ethiopia strengthened its digital infrastructure with the Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Proclamation, aiming to protect critical sectors like finance, energy, and public services from cyber threats. Political efforts focused on fostering national dialogue to manage diverse perspectives through inclusive institutions. Economic measures included crackdowns on corruption to ensure transparency and stability. Infrastructure projects, such as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, highlight the country's push for renewable energy and regional development. These initiatives collectively reflect Ethiopia's strategy to balance environmental stewardship, technological advancement, political cohesion, and economic growth, positioning the nation for sustainable future development.

Kemi Badenoch, Conservative Party leader, has written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urging him to 'rule out any tax rises or increased borrowing' to fund social care reform. In a letter to Andy Burnham, Labour leader, she emphasized that any reform must be funded by reducing current spending and not raising taxes, while ensuring fairness to those who have saved for their future. Badenoch highlighted concerns about the economic climate, including business closures, youth unemployment, and cost-of-living pressures, arguing that further tax increases would exacerbate hardship. Burnham is set to address social care, youth unemployment, and devolution in a speech, marking part of his plan to tackle 'neglected problems'. The debate reflects ongoing political tensions over funding mechanisms for social care, with previous leaders like Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer also pledging reforms. Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey called for cross-party consensus, while Burnham expressed willingness to collaborate. The discussion underscores the complexity of balancing fiscal responsibility with social welfare needs in the UK.

Calls for Malaysia’s 16th General Election (GE16) to be held concurrently with state elections in Melaka, Sarawak, and Johor are gaining widespread support from leaders spanning the political spectrum. For many, the proposal makes both financial and logistical sense. It could streamline operations for the Election Commission, reduce costs, and improve voter participation — challenges […]

Poll Promises And Its Fiscal Implications: Political parties should strive to build consensus to avoid making election promises that may undermine the economic stability of the state by becoming a fin...