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January 12, 2026

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Venezuela says 116 political prisoners have been released

Prisoner releases announced under pressure from Trump, who says US is ‘responsible’ for Venezuela Evelis Cano, mother of jailed Jack Tantak Cano, holds a sign outside Zone 7 of the Bolivarian National Police in Caracas, calling for freedom for all political prisoners. PHOTO: AFP Venezuela announced on Monday that 116 political prisoners had been freed since the government announced last week that it would begin freeing those jailed under President Nicolas Maduro, who was captured by US forces in a raid in Caracas. However, the South American country’s opposition and rights groups report lower figures. Relatives of prisoners have camped

January 9, 2026

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When the presidential wardrobe makes a political statement

Claudia Sheinbaum from Mexico supports indigenous art and women’s work — one dress at a time Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s clothing choices symbolize the power of women. Photos: AFP MEXICO: The wardrobe of Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female president, is more than a style statement. it has become a canvas for her political message of promoting women’s and indigenous rights, as well as local handicrafts. The left-wing leader proudly uses small-scale, local tailors and avoids “those brands that are extremely expensive”. Instead, she says she supports “the weavers, the embroiderers, all those who use looms in our country — mostly

December 28, 2025

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From the inappropriate in MAGA: Nicki Minaj’s political hit

WASHINGTON: Nicki Minaj long reigned as pop’s most unruly shapeshifter—a hypersexual provocateur whose latex persona, blunt lyrics, and affinity for outsiders made her a global icon. Today, she has a different profile – conservatively dressed, warmly embraced by Republican activists and increasingly fluent in the language of Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. In just a few years, Minaj, 43, has gone from condemning the US president’s immigration policies to praising his leadership, exchanging memes with his vice president and appearing under the auspices of the US government at the United Nations. She’s mocked Democratic incumbents, echoed Republican

December 24, 2025

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Bangladeshi political heavyweight Tarique Rahman will end exile

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) sitting chairman Tarique Rahman poses for a portrait at a hotel in southwest London on December 30, 2023. — AFP Rahman is acting president of BNP. A political scion is expected to take over from Khaleda Zia. Rahman was acquitted of the most serious charge. The heir to Bangladesh’s long-standing ruling family and leader of its most powerful political party, Tarique Rahman is set to return home after 17 years in exile ahead of a major election. Rahman, 60, an aspiring prime minister who has lived in London since fleeing Bangladesh in 2008 because of what

December 16, 2025

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PSX is peaking ahead of the political decision

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week on Monday with renewed optimism and rose to a record high above 170k, reflecting an extension of the bullish momentum from the previous week. Investors remained somewhat upbeat ahead of the monetary policy announcement later in the day, when the central bank unexpectedly cut its policy rate by 50 basis points. The rally is largely driven by buying interest in energy stocks alongside expectations of a policy rate cut. The session saw wild swings as the KSE-100 traded between an intraday high of 171,002 and a low of 170,293, indicating active

November 14, 2025

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The PSX jumps 2,474 points on political stability

Foreign funds will divert their liquidity into Pakistan’s stock market. This would simply increase share prices and be profitable for those who already own shares. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended gains on Thursday as the KSE-100 gained 2,474 points, or 1.56%, as the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment and the expected release of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan tranche sparked investor interest. Trading remained firm for most of the session, with the index hitting an intraday high of 160,945 and a low of 158,971. The upbeat sentiment reflected renewed investor confidence driven by political

November 12, 2025

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PSX falls over political and security concerns

KARACHI: After a strong rally a day ago, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a sharp reversal on Tuesday as heavy selling dragged the benchmark KSE-100 down by 3,668 points. Investors were cautious amid political uncertainty after the Senate passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment by a two-thirds majority. In addition, reports of terrorist attacks added to investor anxiety, leading to broad-based unloading in key sectors. During the session, the index moved between an intraday high of 161,517 and a low of 157,766, before closing at 157,870.50. Auto assemblers, cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration, oil trading companies, power generation

November 11, 2025

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Selling pressure returns to PSX as political security concerns unsettle investors

After a day of strong markets, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a sharp reversal on Tuesday as heavy selling gripped the market amid heightened political uncertainty, security fears and regional tensions. The KSE-100 index plunged 3,667.90 points, or 2.27%, to close at 157,870.50. During the session, the index moved between an intraday high of 161,516.75 and a low of 157,765.92, reflecting a volatile trading day dominated by risk aversion. Investor confidence weakened after the Senate passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment by a two-thirds majority, increasing political uncertainty. Reports of terror attacks in Islamabad and Ghana further deepened investor concern,

November 6, 2025

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Political interference “disappointing” for WADA

Accused of pro-China bias, WADA’s Director of Intelligence and Research claims 80% of his work has become political The Enhanced Games team attends a press conference to announce the new games scheduled for 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., May 21, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS WARSAW: Just over a year after an internal investigation cleared the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) of bias in favor of China, senior officials at the agency have decried a “disappointing” increase in political interference. “When I started, about 20% of my work was political,” Gunter Younger, WADA’s director of Intelligence and Research, told AFP. Now, he

October 25, 2025

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‘Barbie’ star makes political speech at awards show

America Ferrera talks about the current political situation America Ferrera, best known for her role as Gloria on Barbie, didn’t mince words when she was honored at the Latino Cinema & Television Critics Association’s 5th Annual Choice Awards. In her acceptance speech, she speaks after receiving the Trailblazer Award, saying that “in an age where speech and conversation fail to create connection, empathy and understanding, the storytelling we do becomes more vital as television and film have the power to move people out of their entrenched logic and into their hearts.” The star, who has a history of political activism,

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