Australia faces a mixed bag of challenges: a tropical cyclone batters the coast, a new report on sexual violence sparks debate, and a funding deal for schools raises questions. Read more...

Christian Baron explores the AfD's surprising success in Kaiserslautern, attributing it to an "underdog" self-image amid electoral law reform controversies. Read more...

India's Union Budget 2025 puts technology in the spotlight with initiatives for broadband expansion, local manufacturing, AI, and support for startups and gig workers. Read more...

Austria is on the verge of forming a new coalition government after five months of negotiations. Meanwhile, a contentious debate over potential labor law reforms allowing termination without cause continues. Read more...