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US President Donald Trump speaks during a state dinner at the White House in Washington, D.C., USA, on April 28, 2026.​
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US readying for extended Hormuz blockade, Philippine VP’s impeachment case advances, Hungary’s Magyar comes to Brussels

US President Donald Trump reportedly told his aides to prepare for a longer blockade of Iranian-linked ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. But it’s not clear how long such a blockade could last – for either country.

Police in and around a high school in Graz, Austria, after a gunman killed nine people at the school, on June 10, 2025.
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What We’re Watching: School shooting in Austria, Duterte impeachment update, Crapo shoots for the moon

A gunman killed at least nine people at a school in Graz, Austria, on Tuesday, in what appears to be the worst school shooting in the country’s post-war history.

​Members of US and Russian delegations, led by US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin, attend a meeting in Moscow, Russia, on April 25, 2025.
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Putin and Zelensky’s diplomatic dance

Ukraine wants to keep the United States interested, while Russia wants them out.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s win, corruption and kleptocracy in the Philippines
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Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s win, corruption and kleptocracy in the Philippines

With Marcos Jr. about to win the presidency, how will his leadership change the Philippines? Sri Lanka's prime minister resigned. Will its president be next? Is Sinn Féin's victory a sign that a united Ireland is closer? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

Dynasty + disinformation = Philippine democracy
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Dynasty + disinformation = Philippine democracy

In the Philippines, the son of the late dictator is on the cusp of the presidency, having gotten there by banking on his family name and social media trolls.

Philippine presidential election: “All in the family”
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Philippine presidential election: “All in the family”

Want to become president of the Philippines? If you're not from a political dynasty, don't even bother.

What We're Watching: Duterte family drama in the Philippines
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What We're Watching: Duterte family drama in the Philippines