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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Who is Hibatullah Akhundzada, how did he become Afghanistan's supreme leader?

The article explores the background of Hibatullah Akhundzada and his rise to power as the supreme leader of Afghanistan during the Mujahideen's fight against the Soviet Union.

Feb 27 • 17:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘More exploitation, fewer rights’: Argentina braces for sweeping overhaul of labor laws

Argentina's government prepares to pass a comprehensive reform of labor laws aimed at reducing union power and labor costs amid criticisms from opponents who argue it will worsen employment conditions.

Feb 27 • 09:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump pushes Congress to pass SAVE Act during State of the Union: 'So we'll see how it goes'

During the State of the Union address, President Trump urged Congress to pass the SAVE Act and other legislative measures while emphasizing his administration's use of executive power.

Feb 27 • 03:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Vance says America 'cannot give power back to congressional Democrats' following their behavior at SOTU

Vice President JD Vance criticized congressional Democrats after their behavior during the State of the Union address, asserting that they should not regain power in the upcoming midterm elections.

Feb 26 • 19:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What happened to Kirchnerism in the Senate and why it lost the vice-presidency

Kirchnerism has lost its vice-presidency in the Argentine Senate, marking a significant shift in political power.

Feb 25 • 15:43 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

LEE CARTER: Trump's State of the Union wasn't a pivot — it was a power play

Donald Trump's recent State of the Union address was characterized as a strategic power move rather than a genuine shift towards bipartisanship, emphasizing storytelling over facts.

Feb 25 • 15:26 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

After a Chaotic Year, Donald Trump Prepares His New State of the Union Address

Donald Trump is preparing for his upcoming State of the Union address at a challenging time, as the Supreme Court has reminded him of the limits of his presidential power.

Feb 23 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A reform that does not threaten union power

The labor reform in Argentina is criticized for being insufficient and failing to challenge union power significantly, maintaining existing funding mechanisms for unions.

Feb 22 • 06:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

What is 'Pharos', the Greek AI Factory, and who will benefit from its operation?

The Pharos AI Factory, one of the European Union's 13 artificial intelligence factories, aims to provide computing power, data, and expertise to research centers, universities, and startups, with full operational capability expected by early 2026.

Feb 19 • 04:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US union membership soared to 16-year high in 2025 despite Trump assault

Union membership in the US reached a 16-year high in 2025, with 14.7 million workers belonging to unions, despite efforts to diminish union power by the Trump administration.

Feb 18 • 16:28 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chubu Electric Workers' Union Starts Negotiations Without Specifying Amounts After Hamaoka Data Fraud Incident During Spring Labor Offensive

The Chubu Electric Workers' Union has initiated wage negotiations without specifying amounts, following a fraud incident related to seismic data at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant.

Feb 18 • 08:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Capitalism: At Tesla in Grünheide, we see what happens when workers are overloaded

The article discusses the power struggle between Elon Musk and the IG Metall union at Tesla's factory in Grünheide, highlighting the implications for Germany's labor model ahead of upcoming works council elections.

Feb 17 • 15:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Cuba is sinking deeper into crisis - government to implement 'alternative zero'

Cuba faces a severe economic crisis due to fuel shortages and power outages, reminiscent of the 1990s economic hardships after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Feb 16 • 20:36 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"It is unacceptable for coup plotters to be elected democratically"

The recent African Union summit concluded with a commitment to reject unconstitutional changes in power and promote peace across the continent.

Feb 16 • 15:57 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Euro, defense, and power: The European Union changes its pace – What to expect from Brussels

The article discusses the recent shifts in European Union dynamics as key member states address longstanding issues related to defense and economic strength amid global geopolitical changes.

Feb 16 • 14:23 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

The Paradox of Africa: A Young Population Seeking Change Against a Mature Leadership Clinging to Power

The African Union's annual summit in Ethiopia highlighted the stark contrast between the continent's youthful population eager for change and an aging leadership facing legitimacy crises due to unmet expectations.

Feb 16 • 10:02 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

On the Front Page: the 'Good' and 'Bad' Coup Leaders

The article discusses the perspectives of African leaders on constitutional order restoration after unconstitutional power seizures, particularly addressing João Lourenço's remarks during his leadership at the African Union.

Feb 16 • 07:28 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

End of the African Union summit: "No tolerance for unconstitutional changes of power"

The recent African Union summit concluded with a clear message against unconstitutional power changes in the continent.

Feb 15 • 15:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Human Trafficking - The Silent Crisis of the European Union, Where Power and Exploitation of Women Play a Major Role

The article discusses the ongoing issue of human trafficking within the EU, highlighting the exploitation of women from Eastern Europe and the shortcomings in current laws and statistics.

Feb 14 • 12:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Can Emmanuel Macron Transform the EU into a Power Equal to the USA?

The article discusses the challenges faced by Emmanuel Macron in his efforts to reshape the European Union, emphasizing Germany's support, defense perceptions, and economic strategies.

Feb 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kallas: The European economy must become stronger

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized the need to strengthen the economic power of the bloc ahead of an informal summit.

Feb 12 • 10:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The European industry demands more interconnections to revive the EU, and Macron admits that Spain's solar energy must be utilized

European industry leaders are calling for increased energy interconnections at an upcoming EU summit, with French President Macron highlighting the importance of harnessing Spain's solar power.

Feb 12 • 00:59 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

The most peaceful bomb: How the USSR stopped a disaster with a nuclear blast

The article discusses how the USSR used nuclear blasts for peaceful purposes, primarily during the Cold War, to create reservoirs and extract minerals, emphasizing the dual nature of nuclear technology.

Feb 11 • 17:55 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

More rights for true refugees and a crackdown on creative sentences. "But the power of judges remains"

The article discusses the European Union's new asylum regulations aimed at providing rights to legitimate refugees while streamlining the asylum process in response to abuse.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jan Zielonka: Why is a Strong Europe So Weak?

The article discusses the paradox of the European Union's (EU) global strength despite its reliance on the United States, highlighting issues of integration and political effectiveness.

Feb 11 • 03:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Cuba expects that 64% of the island will be without power this Tuesday

Cuba anticipates widespread blackouts affecting 64% of the island due to ongoing energy crises and external pressures.

Feb 10 • 20:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Cuba to have prolonged outages this Tuesday, February 10

Cuba is expected to experience significant power outages on Tuesday, affecting over 64% of the island at peak energy demand according to the state Utility Union.

Feb 10 • 17:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Macron's Warning: Tensions with the US Are Not Over – Double Shock for Europe

Emmanuel Macron warns that the European Union should not be complacent about tensions with the US and urges for an 'economic revolution' to enhance Europe's global power.

Feb 10 • 07:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform: It does not solve problems, it aggravates them

The proposed Labor Reform by the national government of Argentina exacerbates existing issues in employment rather than resolving them, prioritizing economic elites over workers' rights.

Feb 8 • 18:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Hungary prepares to end Viktor Orban's era and give power to a Europeanist

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces his toughest electoral challenge as opposition party Tisza, led by Péter Magyar, leads in polls ahead of the upcoming legislative elections.

Feb 8 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The First Communists of the Estonian SSR Dismantled Semper's Power Position

Historian Tõnu-Andres Tannberg discusses how Johannes Semper, a key organizer of the June coup in 1940, became a target of the very regime he helped establish.

Feb 8 • 07:18 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Trump decides on Europe's great power achievements

The article discusses the implications of Donald Trump's presidency on the European Union's evolution towards becoming a superpower, contrary to its founding principles.

Feb 7 • 22:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Major power outage in Cuba

Large parts of Eastern Cuba were plunged into darkness after a failure in the power grid left four provinces, including the country's second largest city, Santiago de Cuba, without electricity.

Feb 5 • 04:57 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Russia has received a heavy blow. Is this the end of the myth of the superpower?

The article discusses the diminishing influence of Russia following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the potential end of its status as a nuclear superpower, particularly with the expiration of the New START nuclear arms control agreement.

Feb 4 • 19:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"We Have a Problem" – BDK Warns of Violent Left-Wing Extremists

Following the attack on Berlin's power grid, the German Federal Criminal Police Union (BDK) warns of increasing violence from left-wing extremists and calls for a more targeted approach against such threats.

Feb 4 • 11:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Discussion on the Merger of Power Generation Public Enterprises Intensifies...Renewable Energy Separately? Combined into One?

The South Korean government is initiating the merger of its power generation subsidiaries to comply with the 2040 coal power plant shutdown goals, amidst labor union opposition against separating energy sources.

Feb 4 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

An impeccable speech but the time for the 'banality of good' has expired. Now he should step onto the field

Mario Draghi, during his honorary degree address at the University of Leuven, criticized the European Union's inability to assert power and called for its transformation into a true federation to avoid decline.

Feb 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India’s Progress Will Get Energy from the 'Nuclear Plant Program', Big Announcement by Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant boost to the nuclear energy sector in the Union Budget 2026-27, extending customs duty exemptions on imported goods for nuclear power projects until 2035, applicable to all nuclear plants regardless of capacity.

Feb 1 • 10:28 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"We need to talk about Nazis, but that doesn't make left-wing extremism any better"

The left-wing extremist group 'Vulkangruppe' is linked to at least 13 acts of sabotage since 2011 and has recently claimed responsibility for a terrorist attack on Berlin's power grid, prompting calls from police union representative Benjamin for increased authority for the authorities.

Jan 14 • 11:06 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

What happened in Berlin must be a wake-up call for all of Germany

Following the power outage in Berlin, Rainer Wendt, chairman of the German Police Union, calls for better laws, more skilled personnel, and modern technology to protect critical infrastructure.

Jan 11 • 09:20 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Debate on Firewalls: "There are commonalities between Union and AfD"

Political scientists Thomas Biebricher and Christian Stecker discuss the need for a firewall to prevent the AfD from gaining power, emphasizing the party's anti-democratic behavior and sympathies for authoritarian leaders.

Jan 10 • 13:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

In Syria, Ursula von der Leyen: She will meet with Ahmad al-Sa'ra

Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, is in Syria for the first time as a high-ranking EU official since the change in power, accompanied by Council President Antonio Costa.

Jan 9 • 09:56 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"We had such a super disaster once and learned nothing from it"

The leftist terrorist group 'Vulkangruppe' allegedly claimed responsibility for a power outage in southwest Berlin, raising concerns about the challenges of combating such groups, as noted by police union representative Benjamin Jendro.

Jan 5 • 13:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

From bus driver to dictator: Nicolás Maduro’s rise and fall in Venezuela

Nicolás Maduro, once a bus driver and union organizer, has fallen from power as a wanted man after being captured by the U.S. military amid a sweeping operation.

Jan 3 • 07:54 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

With this idea, the Union brings nuclear power back into play - the SPD reacts nervously

The CDU and CSU are proposing a new research initiative to reopen nuclear energy in Germany, involving a process called 'transmutation' for nuclear waste, which has raised alarms within the SPD.

Jan 2 • 15:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Another billions for Polish nuclear power go to the company. What will PEJ allocate them for?

The article discusses the funding sources for Polish Nuclear Power Plants in 2025 and details the financial allocation from the State Treasury to PEJ, including the impact of European Commission decisions and the projected value of the investment for Poland's first nuclear power project.

Dec 30 • 16:08 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
World

EU in 2025: Consequences of Trump's return, help for Ukraine, climate, ETS2 and new Prime Minister Babiš

The article discusses the anticipated impact of Trump's potential return to power on the EU in 2025, alongside issues like support for Ukraine, climate policy, the ETS2, and the leadership of Prime Minister Babiš.

Dec 29 • 09:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Viktor Orban, the manager of 'no' as a form of power within the EU

Viktor Orban has effectively learned to manipulate the European Union's decision-making process, using his dissenting voice to exert influence in a system that requires unanimity for key decisions.

Dec 27 • 22:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Cow dung is 'essential' to power MILLIONS of UK homes in new biomethane plants

The GMB union advocates for the UK government to support biomethane plants using cow dung to heat millions of homes and create jobs, despite concerns over greenhouse gas emissions from cattle farming.

Dec 27 • 17:11 UTC

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