Germany's second longest-serving chancellor reflects on her 16 years in office—a widely praised tenure that has also been criticised for being soft on Russia and migrants
Loved in Russia but distrusted by the establishment, the next potential overseer of US intelligence agencies could very well clean house. Cue an almighty showdown.
A fierce critic of the Left, Badenoch made history by becoming the first black woman to lead a British political party, and she has a plan to reverse the Conservative Party's fortunes
In his first major appointment, Trump picked Wiles—who shied away from sharing the stage with him at his victory speech—to be his new chief of staff, making her the first woman to hold the position
The group's lacklustre former deputy leader was the last viable leadership option once Israel killed Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Saffiedine. Who is he?
Online, he is an avid user of social media. Offline, Iran's foreign minister is a seasoned international diplomat known for his calm but serious manner and negotiating skills.
Aged 86, the president of the Amal Movement is a well-known name and battle-hardened parliamentary survivor. Politician, lawyer, and militia leader, what made the Shiite leader who he is today?
With more influence than heads of state, the chair of the US Federal Reserve has received both praise and criticism since taking over. If job growth stays strong and inflation hits 2%, he won't care.
A US-Israeli attack on Iran has turned into a regional war, sending Brent crude prices over $100 a barrel, and throwing shipping, inflation, and monetary policy into turmoil
The current conflict is unlikely to go global for now, but the speed at which it has spread regionally is alarming. A look at history shows the geopolitical factors that led to world wars.
Riyadh and Cairo are trying to ease the acute oil shortfall through alternative pipelines, but these are just band-aid solutions, as the world's most vital energy corridor remains closed by Iran
The rushed 2025 rollout raised questions about the government's seriousness. Since then, no meaningful record has been published, fuelling fears that it was just a show.