Top Political Stories Shaping the World Right Now

From global power shifts to tech industry crackdowns and conspiracy theories in politics, here’s what’s making headlines this week.

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The world isn’t ending, but it’s definitely changing.

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We’re seeing a new era of instability as major powers like the US, China, and Russia compete for

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influence.

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History shows that empires rise and fall, and today’s shifting alliances and rivalries are just the latest chapter.

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As one expert puts it, “Most of the world is in flux and human gatherings exist in unstoppable

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unrest and change.” Big Tech is taking a tougher stance against employee activism and political dissent.

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Companies like Microsoft, Google, and Meta are firing workers who protest company policies, especially around issues like the

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Israel-Gaza war.

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With mass layoffs and a tougher job market, employees are less likely to speak out.

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As one former Google employee says, “It’s different now; employers feel they can get away with stuff.” Believe

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it or not, flat Earth theories are popping up in American politics.

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Candidates in states like Alabama and Minnesota have openly discussed their flat Earth beliefs, reflecting a rise in

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anti-science sentiment.

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Nearly 10% of Americans reportedly believe the Earth is flat, showing how conspiracy theories can gain traction, especially

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online.

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As one political scientist notes, “These theories have thrived mostly due to the internet and social media.” World

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events are pulling more workers into politics.

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In New Jersey, the Socialist Workers Party is gaining support by calling for working-class power and opposing US

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military interventions.

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Their message: only workers can stop the drive toward wider wars and organize society for human solidarity, not

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profit.

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“A third world war is not inevitable,” says one party leader, “if the working class takes power.” Even

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baseball isn’t immune to politics.

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Recent changes mean banned players like Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are now eligible for the Hall

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of Fame.

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The decision sparked debate, showing how America’s favorite pastime often reflects the country’s messy politics, from labor disputes

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to issues of race and scandal.

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As Pete Rose once said, “All I like to see is the truth.” India is sending an all-party

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delegation abroad to expose Pakistan’s alleged support for terrorism.

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The move, part of ‘Operation Sindoor,’ includes leaders from across the political spectrum.

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While some see it as a united front, others point to internal party conflicts.

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One official calls it a “diplomatic surgical strike” to show the world Pakistan’s ‘terrorist face.’