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Politics & world affairs
Of rising topics in Politics & world affairs, 6.1% were still in the top 100 four weeks later (all Politics & world affairs topics: 11.1%). Scorecard →
Country by country
Albania
Eriona Çami - European Commission, CC BY 4.0 Edi Rama Low confidencePrime Minister of Albania since 2013 (born 1964)
In the news: NATO will not hold summit in Tirana next year, Albania's Rama says (Reuters)
Algeria
- Ministry of National Education Rising Low confidence
Moroccan ministry
In the news: وزارة التربية.. بلاغ بشأن مسابقات التوظيف (El Khabar)
State Duma of the Russian Federation, CC BY 4.0 Abdelmadjid Tebboune Risingpresident of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria since 2019
In the news: رئيس الجمهورية يتلقى رسالة شكر وتقدير من رئيس جمهورية النيجر (التلفزيون الجزائري)
- رئيس النيجر يشكر الرئيس تبون (النهار أونلاين)
Original author: Korbaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
Argentina
- La Cámpora Rising Low confidence
Argentine political youth organization
In the news: Polémica y freno a una ley de La Cámpora que regula apuestas on line (Diario El Día de La Plata)
Korea.net / Korean Culture and Information Service (Jeon Han), CC BY-SA 2.0 Pope Francis Rising Low confidence266th pope of the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025 (1936–2025)
In the news: Pope Leo in Argentina: Continues Pope Francis' Care for the Poor (thetablet.org) · found by GDELT
Australia
- Rory Amon Breakout
Australian politician
In the news: Breaking: Ex-NSW Liberal MP guilty of raping 13yo boy (ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
- Former NSW MP found guilty of raping child in toilet (SMH.com.au)
Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0 Pod Save America Weekly Low confidenceAmerican political podcast co-hosted by Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Jon Lovett, and Daniel Pfeiffer
Rising in 4 countries
U.S. Senate Photographic Studio, Public domain Chris Van Hollen RisingUnited States Senator from Maryland
Rising in 8 countries
Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, United States
Austria
Bangladesh
Press Information Department, Public domain Sheikh Hasina Rising Low confidencePrime Minister of Bangladesh (1996–2001, 2009–2024)
In the news: কেন হাসিনাকে ফেরত চায় না ঢাকা (দ্য ডেইলি স্টার বাংলা)
U.S. Department of Defense, Public domain Pete Hegseth Rising Low confidenceUnited States Secretary of Defense
In the news: Hegseth awards medal to war memorial guard who reprimanded him and group (BBC)
Rising in 10 countries
Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Sweden, Singapore, United States, Venezuela
Belarus
Пресс-служба Президента России, CC BY 4.0 Vladimir Putin Rising Low confidencePresident of the Russian Federation
In the news: Что известно об итогах встречи Путина с Уиткоффом и Кушнером (Ведомости)
Rising in 3 countries
Bolivia
Asamblea Legislativa Plurinacional, CC BY 2.0 Álvaro García Linera BreakoutBolivian politician and Former Vice President of Bolivia (2006–2019)
In the news: Caso Hotel Las Américas: Ordenan citación para Evo y García Linera no fue encontrado para declarar (Opinión Bolivia)
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Oliver Bunic - European Commission, CC BY 4.0 Aleksandar Vučić Low confidence5th President of the Republic of Serbia
In the news: BURNE REAKCIJE U BEOGRADU: Studentska lista najavila prekid vojne saradnje s Izraelom, oglasio se Aleksandar Vučić (slobodna-bosna.ba) · found by GDELT
tvpirot pirot, CC BY 3.0
Bulgaria
Kokicha at Bulgarian Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 European People's Party, CC BY 2.0 Boyko Borisov RisingPrime Minister of Bulgaria (2009–2013; 2014–2017; 2017–2021)
In the news: Борисов за спора между КЗК и търговските вериги: Не демонстрирайте силата си на гърба на производители, работници и потребители (БНТ Новини)
Unknown author Unknown author, CC BY 2.5 bg
Canada
U.S. Senate Photographic Studio, Public domain Chris Van Hollen NewUnited States Senator from Maryland
Rising in 8 countries
Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, United States
Chile
Piñera 2010 , sitio web del Presidente Sebastián Piñera ., CC BY 2.0 cl
Colombia
Fotografía oficial de la Presidencia de Colombia, CC0 Gustavo Petro Breakout42rd President of Colombia 2022–2026
In the news: Exclusivo: días antes de dejar la Presidencia, Petro ordenó darle un puesto permanente a Deicy Jiménez, ¿por qué se dañó el plan? (Revista Semana)
Congo - Kinshasa
U.S. Department of State from United States, Public domain Joseph Kabila Rising Low confidencePresident of the DR Congo from 2001 to 2019
In the news: Actualité | Après la rupture politique, Tshisekedi s’attaque aux symboles de Kabila (mediacongo.net)
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Foto: Nebojša Tejić/STA, Public domain
Côte d’Ivoire
Aristidek5maya, CC BY 4.0 Nebojša Tejić, Public domain Emmanuel Macron Rising Low confidencePresident of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017
In the news: Deux membres de la garde républicaine s'effondrent près d'Emmanuel Macron dans la cour de l'Élysée (BFM)
- Deux gardes d’honneur s’effondrent à côté d’Emmanuel Macron lors d’une visite officielle, l’Élysée évoque un « malaise vagal (Le Parisien)
Rising in 3 countries
Aristidek5maya, CC BY 4.0
Croatia
Vlada Republike Hrvatske (wwwvladahr), from Croatia, CC BY 2.0 Mirando Mrsić BreakoutCroatian politician
In the news: Hrstić o slučaju Jankomir: ‘Ovo je u potpunosti neprihvatljivo‘ (Jutarnji list)
Emil Rabending, Public domain
Kecy a politikaDominican Republic
Unknown author Unknown author, CC BY-SA 4.0 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, CC BY 2.0
Ecuador
Asamblea Nacional del Ecuador, CC BY-SA 2.0
Egypt
Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 4.0 Elon Musk Rising Low confidenceAmerican businessman (born 1971)
In the news: من هي كوليت كريس الرئيسة التنفيذية المؤقتة لإنفيديا، ومن قد يخلف جنسن هوانغ بعد استقالته؟ (BBC)
- بعد فضيحة "إنفيديا".. الصين تعلق على "تهم التجسس" (سكاي نيوز عربية)
وكالة الأنباء السعودية, CC BY-SA 4.0 Mohammed bin Salman Rising Low confidenceSaudi crown prince (born 1985)
In the news: "على أي اتصال ستجيب أولًا؟".. هكذا رد ترامب على سؤال افتراضي حول محمد بن سلمان ومحمد بن زايد (CNN Arabic)
Rakoon, CC0 Ministry of Interior Rising Low confidenceIsraeli ministry
In the news: الداخلية المصرية: لا شبهة جنائية في وفاة طبيب بالمنيا (العربية)
El Salvador
- Salvadoran military intervention in Haiti Low confidence
Ongoing military intervention in the Haitian conflict
Estonia
Aurore Martignoni / European Union, CC BY 4.0 Kaja Kallas Rising Low confidenceEstonian politician and former prime minister of Estonia (born 1977)
In the news: Война (Meduza)
France
European Parliament from EU, CC BY 2.0 Christine Lagarde RisingPresident of the European Central Bank
In the news: Un Néerlandais, un Espagnol et un jeu d'influence entre la France et l'Allemagne pour régler la succession de Christine Lagarde à la BCE (leparisien.fr) · found by GDELT
Georgia
Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain Ilia Chavchavadze Low confidenceGeorgian public figure and writer; a saint of Georgian Orthodox Church (1837-1907)
Germany
Ghana
US Mission in Geneva, Public domain Kofi Annan New Low confidence7th Secretary-General of the United Nations (1938-2018)
In the news: UN Breaks Silence On Ghana’s New GH¢100 Note Featuring Kofi Annan – Ghanamma.com (ghanamma.com) · found by GDELT
Acephoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
Guatemala
Dominique Roger, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo Miguel Ángel Asturias BreakoutGuatemalan writer and diplomat (1899–1974)
In the news: “El universo de Miguel Ángel Asturias”: el sello postal conmemorativo del Premio Nobel de Literatura llevará su legado por el mundo (Prensa Libre)
The White House, Public domain Nayib Bukele Rising Low confidencePresident of El Salvador since 2019
In the news: Quién es Wilson "Lanmò San Jou" Joseph, el poderoso líder pandillero de Haití cuya casa Bukele dice haber destruido (BBC)
Haiti
The White House, Public domain Nayib Bukele Rising Low confidencePresident of El Salvador since 2019
In the news: Nayib Bukele Took a Break From Airstriking Haitian Gangs to Nuke Amnesty International From Orbit (wcbm.com) · found by GDELT
Heard & McDonald Islands
Marcpuigperez, CC BY-SA 4.0
Honduras
Kim-bodia, CC BY 2.0
Hong Kong SAR China
- Sanae Takaichi Rising Low confidence
Japanese politician, Prime Minister of Japan since 2025
In the news: APEC領導人會議｜日本宣布高市早苗將出席 據報尋求至少能與習近平握手 (TVB)
Hungary
The White House, Public domain Viktor Orbán BreakoutPrime Minister of Hungary (1998–2002; 2010–2026) (born 1963)
In the news: Orbán Áron pakkot kapott: a volt miniszterelnök továbbra se látogatja az öccsét a börtönben, de a szülei bementek hozzá (444)
India
- Reserve Bank of India Rising Low confidence
central bank of India
In the news: RBI का नया नियम... अब बिना बैंक अकाउंट भेज सकेंगे ₹50000, कैश पे-आउट की लिमिट भी तय (AajTak)
Indonesia
Ministry of State Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia (Kementerian Sekreta…, Public domain Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia, Public domain Ahmad Muzani NewIndonesian politician
In the news: Ahmad Muzani Ungkap MPR Bentuk Dua Tim untuk Verifikasi Calon Wapres Pengganti Gibran (viva.co.id) · found by GDELT
- Bambang Soesatyo Rising
Indonesian politician
In the news: Bamsoet Wanti-wanti Serangan Siber Ganggu Stabilitas dan Ekonomi Nasional (detikNews)
- Imbas 1,6 juta serangan, legislator minta BSSN tingkatkan pantauan real time (ANTARA News Banten)
Iraq
יהב טרודלר (Yahav Trudler - Yahav Studio), CC BY-SA 3.0 Gadi Eisenkot Low confidenceIsraeli military officer
In the news: في ظل المرحلة الانتقالية، ما صلاحيات حكومة نتنياهو بشأن أي عمل عسكري محتمل ضد إيران؟ (BBC)
Ireland
- Kate O'Connell Rising
Irish politician
In the news: Pharmacist loses constructive dismissal claim at WRC (RTE.ie)
Aurore Martignoni / European Union, CC BY 4.0 - Mary Robinson Rising
former President of Ireland and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Israel
Daniel Torok, Public domain Donald Trump RisingPresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
In the news: טראמפ הורה לוואנס לעזוב את המו"מ עם איראן: "לא צריך הסכם איתם" (YNET)
Rising in 2 countries
Italy
Senato Italiano, CC BY 3.0 it
Jordan
وكالة الأنباء السعودية, CC BY-SA 4.0 Mohammed bin Salman Rising Low confidenceSaudi crown prince (born 1985)
In the news: "على أي اتصال ستجيب أولًا؟".. هكذا رد ترامب على سؤال افتراضي حول محمد بن سلمان ومحمد بن زايد (CNN Arabic)
Helene C. Stikkel - First uploader was Wikifreund at de.wikipedia, Public domain
Kazakhstan
Пресс-служба Президента России, CC BY 4.0 Vladimir Putin Rising Low confidencePresident of the Russian Federation
In the news: Зеленский встретился с Кушнером и Уиткоффом в Ирландии после их визита в Москву (DW.com)
Rising in 3 countries
- Saiasat Nurbek Rising Low confidence
Kazakh politician (born 1981)
In the news: В Казахстане представят единый цифровой портал науки (El.kz)
Sandro Halank, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Friedrich Merz Rising Low confidenceGerman politician, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany
In the news: Канцлер ФРГ допустил согласие РФ на участие европейцев в переговорах по Украине (DW.com)
- Мерц считает, что сразу пять стран могут представлять Европу на переговорах по Украине (РБК-Україна)
Rising in 2 countries
Kenya
- Aisha Jumwa Rising Low confidence
Kenyan politician and nominated Cabinet Secretary, Public Service, Affirmative Action and Gender
In the news: Flip-flopping: Ruto welcomes Aisha Jumwa back to UDA months after July defection (Daily Nation)
- Aisha Jumwa dumps Wiper after nomination, rejoins Ruto's UDA (Citizen Digital)
Kuwait
Hermann Burchardt, Public domain وكالة الأنباء السعودية, CC BY-SA 4.0 Mohammed bin Salman Rising Low confidenceSaudi crown prince (born 1985)
In the news: محمد بن سلمان وحمد بن عيسى تناولا استقرار المنطقة (الراي)
Kyrgyzstan
- Constitutional court Breakout Low confidence
court that deals primarily with constitutional law
In the news: Конституционный суд признал незаконной разницу в тарифах на тонировку (24.KG)
Ermek Sydykov https://president.kg/president/biography, CC BY-SA 4.0
Latvia
Пресс-служба Президента России, CC BY 4.0 Vladimir Putin Low confidencePresident of the Russian Federation
In the news: Zelenskis brīdina piesardzīgi uztvert runas par jaunu Eiropas drošības arhitektūru (DELFI)
- “Tā ir viņu izvēle!” Zelenskis paskaidro, kāpēc neraud, redzot Ukrainā mirstošus Krievijas karavīrus (LA.LV)
Rising in 3 countries
Saeima, CC BY-SA 2.0 Andris KulbergsPrime Minister of Latvia since 2026
In the news: Premjera pārmetumi LSM: ko rāda faktu pārbaude? (DELFI)
Lithuania
EU2017EE Estonian Presidency, CC BY 2.0 Aurelijus Veryga Low confidenceLithuanian psychiatrist and politician
In the news: Įsiutęs Veryga kreipėsi į prezidentą (Delfi)
Malaysia
- Zahidi Zainul Abidin Breakout
Malaysian politician
In the news: Bekas Timbalan Menteri Komunikasi dan Multimedia, Zahidi meninggal dunia | Sinar Harian (Sinar Harian)
- Mohamad Hasan Breakout Low confidence
Malaysian politician
In the news: Wisma Putra aktif Pelan Kontingensi lindungi rakyat Malaysia di Arab Saudi (Malaysia Tribune)
- Wisma Putra perkukuh kesiapsiagaan lindungi rakyat Malaysia di luar negara (https://utusanmelayuplus.com/)
Mali
Ambassade des Etats-Unis Conakry, Guinée, Public domain Mamady Doumbouya Breakout Low confidenceGuinean military officer and politician (1980-)
In the news: Guinée : Doumbouya appelle les investisseurs à saisir les opportunités de Simandou (APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine)
Moldova
Пресс-служба Президента ПМР, CC BY 4.0 Unknown, Public domain
Mongolia
Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
Morocco
יהב טרודלר (Yahav Trudler - Yahav Studio), CC BY-SA 3.0 Gadi Eisenkot WeeklyIsraeli military officer
In the news: Haredi parties welcome in Eisenkot-led gov't if they accept four principles, Yashar's Meridor says (The Jerusalem Post)
Nepal
- Top Bahadur Rayamajhi Rising Low confidence
Nepalese politician
In the news: Top Bahadur Rayamajhi released from prison (OnlineKhabar English News)
Netherlands
- Progressief Nederland Breakout
Dutch political party
In the news: Voorzitter vakbond CNV: ‘Er gaat toch niet weer een kabinet vallen?’ (de Volkskrant)
New Zealand
Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0 Pod Save America Rising Low confidenceAmerican political podcast co-hosted by Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Jon Lovett, and Daniel Pfeiffer
Rising in 4 countries
Emil Rabending, Public domain
Nicaragua
The White House, Public domain Nayib Bukele Rising Low confidencePresident of El Salvador since 2019
In the news: Fuerzas de Haití recuperan estadio bajo control de pandilleros (DW.com)
Norway
International Peace Institute, CC0 Terje Rød-Larsen BreakoutNorwegian diplomat
In the news: Økokrim har ransaket Terje Rød-Larsens luksusvilla i Hellas (VG)
Oman
Autor: Sergey Bobylev/RIA Novosti, CC BY-SA 3.0 Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Rising Low confidenceEmir of Qatar since 2013
In the news: أمير قطر ورئيس وزراء بريطانيا يبحثان جهود خفض التصعيد في المنطقة (الجزيرة نت)
Pakistan
U.S. Department of Defense, Public domain Pete Hegseth Rising Low confidenceUnited States Secretary of Defense
In the news: Hegseth awards medal to war memorial guard who reprimanded him and group (BBC)
Rising in 10 countries
Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Sweden, Singapore, United States, Venezuela
Palestinian Territories
U.S. Embassy Jerusalem, CC BY 2.0 Mansour Abbas Rising Low confidenceArab-Israeli dentist and politician
In the news: منصور عباس.. براغماتية بسقف إسرائيلي (الجزيرة نت)
- منصور عباس يكشف تفاصيل لقاء مع نتنياهو: قال لي إنه يشعر بالرضا عن علاقته بيحيى السنوار (وكـالـة مـعـا الاخـبـارية)
Rising in 2 countries
Paraguay
Presidencia de la República del Ecuador, Public domain Santiago Peña RisingPresident of Paraguay since 2023
In the news: Fiscalía amplía equipos que investigan el caso ueno bank, el Grupo Vázquez y a Santiago Peña (ultimahora.com) · found by GDELT
總統府, CC BY 2.0 Pedro Alliana Rising Low confidenceParaguayan politician
In the news: "Todo su apoyo al Paraguay": el respaldo de Javier Milei tras diálogo con Pedro Alliana - Policiales (abc.com.py) · found by GDELT
Iamlatin, CC BY-SA 3.0 Instituto de Previsión Social Low confidenceParaguayan government agency
In the news: Superintendencia cuestiona depósitos del IPS y revisará exposición de las cajas jubilatorias (La Nación)
Peru
Korea.net / Korean Culture and Information Service (Jeon Han), CC BY-SA 2.0 Pope Francis Rising266th pope of the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025 (1936–2025)
In the news: Pope Leo in Argentina: Continues Pope Francis' Care for the Poor (thetablet.org) · found by GDELT
Philippines
- Ronald dela Rosa Rising Low confidence
Filipino police officer and politician
In the news: DOJ chief defends legality of bounty for Bato dela Rosa’s arrest (Inquirer.net)
- PNP scours remote islands in hunt for Dela Rosa (SunStar Publishing Inc.)
- 2026 United States Senate elections Rising Low confidence
part of the U.S. elections held November 3, 2026
Daniel Torok, Public domain Donald Trump Rising Low confidencePresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Rising in 2 countries
Poland
The White House, Public domain Karol Nawrocki WeeklyPolish politician and historian, President of the Republic of Poland since 2025
In the news: Wystąpienie Karola Nawrockiego i próba wciągnięcia wojska w spór polityczny (TVN24)
Kinga3342, CC BY-SA 4.0 Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski NewPolish historian and anthropologist, academic teacher and politician, holds Polish and British citizenship
Portugal
- Isaltino Morais Breakout
President of the Oeiras Municipal Council
In the news: Isaltino cria partido para travar Chega: "Este já não é o meu PSD" (Expresso)
Puerto Rico
U.S. Senate Photographic Studio, Public domain Chris Van Hollen New Low confidenceUnited States Senator from Maryland
In the news: Chris Van Hollen eyes Senate Majority Leader post - The Washington Informer (washingtoninformer.com) · found by GDELT
Rising in 8 countries
Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, United States
Qatar
Autor: Sergey Bobylev/RIA Novosti, CC BY-SA 3.0 Conlan Houston, CC BY-SA 4.0
Romania
- Alexandru Rogobete Breakout
Romanian politician
In the news: Rogobete cere transparență la concursurile pentru medici | Platformă națională pentru posturile vacante (Formare Medicala)
Senegal
Avi Ohayon, CC BY-SA 3.0 Benjamin Netanyahu Rising Low confidencePrime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
In the news: Iran warns of expanded retaliation as Israel reportedly readies to attack (Al Jazeera)
Rising in 2 countries
Nebojša Tejić, Public domain Emmanuel Macron Rising Low confidencePresident of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017
In the news: Deux membres de la garde républicaine s'effondrent près d'Emmanuel Macron dans la cour de l'Élysée (BFM)
- Deux gardes d’honneur s’effondrent à côté d’Emmanuel Macron lors d’une visite officielle, l’Élysée évoque un « malaise vagal (Le Parisien)
Rising in 3 countries
Martin Rulsch , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Kirsty Coventry Low confidenceZimbabwean swimmer, politician, and sports administrator
In the news: Bilan des JOJ Dakar 2026 : la présidente du CIO Kirsty Coventry salue une « réussite organisationnelle à 100 % » (pressafrik.com) · found by GDELT
Serbia
Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5 pl National Assembly Risinglegislature of Serbia
In the news: Извештај са консултација (Студенти побеђују)
Oliver Bunic - European Commission, CC BY 4.0 Aleksandar Vučić Weekly5th President of the Republic of Serbia
In the news: Vučić: U Glavni odbor i Predsedništvo SNS-a mora da uđe 500 novih ljudi (tanjug.rs)
- Vučić dao riječ: Borićemo se za bolju Srbiju (Borba.me)
Petar Milošević, CC BY-SA 4.0
Slovenia
- Davorin Kračun Breakout
Slovenian economist and politician
In the news: DZ pozval predsednika fiskalnega sveta Davorina Kračuna k izselitvi iz službenega stanovanja (rtvslo.si)
Vlada Republike Slovenije, Public domain Zoran Janković New Low confidenceSlovenian businessman and politician, Mayor of Ljubljana
In the news: Tega zagotovo niste pričakovali: Zoran Janković razkril, kaj je vnukinji podaril za 18. rojstni dan (vecer.com) · found by GDELT
Somalia
- Boobe Yusuf Duale Low confidence
Somalian politician and writer
In the news: Somaliland Historian Boobe Yusuf Duale Dies (riotimesonline.com) · found by GDELT
South Africa
- African National Congress Rising Low confidence
left-wing nationalist political party in South Africa
In the news: ANC NEC resolves that DA coalitions should be’last resort’ (SABC News)
US Embassy South Africa, Public domain Herman Mashaba Rising Low confidenceSouth African businessperson
In the news: Zille a lying racist who wants to kill me - Herman Mashaba (politicsweb.co.za) · found by GDELT
South Korea
- Lee Hye-hoon Breakout
South Korean politician, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles 1993
In the news: 경찰, ‘로또 청약’ 이혜훈 前 의원 사기 혐의로 공소청 송치 (조선일보)
- Korea Veterans Health Service Rising Low confidence
In the news: 보훈공단-심평원, 국가유공자 적정진료·심사 협력 강화 (매일경제 마켓)
Spain
Emily J. Higgins, Public domain JD Vance Breakout Low confidenceVice President of the United States since 2025
In the news: Trump says no deal needed on Iran war and orders Vance to focus on domestic issues (The Guardian)
- Trump Says He’s Pulling Vance Off Iran Talks to Focus on Fraud Campaign (The New York Times)
Rising in 2 countries
Junta de Andalucía, CC BY-SA 2.0 - Felipe González Rising
Prime Minister of Spain from 1982 to 1996
In the news: Habla la secretaria de Felipe González tras la polémica de su presunta hija: "Era un absoluto seductor" (Antena 3)
Sweden
Avito C. Dalan for the Philippine News Agency, Public domain Manny Pacquiao RisingFilipino boxer, basketball player, singer, actor, politician and philanthropist
Sveriges riksdag, CC0 U.S. Department of Defense, Public domain Pete Hegseth RisingUnited States Secretary of Defense
In the news: Hegseth gav medalj till soldat som skällde ut honom (Omni – Alla nyheter. Alla perspektiv.)
- Här blir krigsministern utskälld av soldat (SVT Nyheter)
Rising in 10 countries
Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Sweden, Singapore, United States, Venezuela
Switzerland
OSeveno, CC BY-SA 3.0 Europol Rising Low confidencelaw enforcement agency of the European Union
In the news: International Law Enforcement Operation Targeting Opioid and Fentanyl Traffickers on the Dark Web Results in over 350 Arrests Worldwide and the Seizure of Drugs, Weapons, and over $234 Million (Department of Justice (.gov))
Taiwan
- Ling Tao Breakout
Taiwanese politician
In the news: 莊瑞雄嘲諷「選到中風」！張善政：不會計較 (Yahoo新聞)
- 莊瑞雄失言照見綠惡質選風| 2026九合一選舉 (UDN)
Sunstarlee, CC BY-SA 3.0
Thailand
Paul_012, CC BY-SA 4.0 Vajiralongkorn and Srirasmi, 2007.jpg : Amrufm derivative work: Sodacan ( talk ), CC BY 2.0
Tunisia
- Ridha Charfeddine Rising Low confidence
Tunisian pharmacist, businessman and politician
In the news: Loi de finances 2027, Ridha Charfeddine, Abdallah Saïd…Les 5 infos de la journée (Business News)
Türkiye
- Sadiq Khan Breakout Low confidence
Mayor of London since 2016
In the news: Başkan Dursun Aydın Özbek, Londra Belediye Başkanı Sadiq Khan'ı ve beraberindeki heyeti ağırladı (GALATASARAY.ORG)
Uganda
U.S. Department of State, Public domain Yoweri Museveni RisingPresident of Uganda since 1986
In the news: Museveni urges youth to use social media to promote Africa’s resources (Daily Monitor)
Emmasento, CC BY-SA 4.0
Ukraine
- Péter Magyar Breakout Low confidence
Hungarian lawyer and politician, Prime Minister of Hungary since 2026
In the news: Мадяр назвав Закарпаття можливим місцем наступної зустрічі з Зеленським (Українська правда)
- Петер Мадяр заявив про можливу зустріч із Зеленським наприкінці листопада (Українські Національні Новини (УНН))
United Arab Emirates
Avi Ohayon, CC BY-SA 3.0 Benjamin Netanyahu Rising Low confidencePrime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
In the news: Iran warns of expanded retaliation as Israel reportedly readies to attack (Al Jazeera)
- Netanyahu's Iran gamble: Can caretaker Israeli PM launch a war? (The Times of India)
Rising in 2 countries
United Kingdom
Chris McAndrew, CC BY 3.0 Jeffrey Donaldson RisingBritish politician (born 1962) and child abuser
In the news: Eleanor Donaldson: Wife of Jeffrey Donaldson placed on sex offenders' register (BBC)
- Jeffrey Donaldson's wife Eleanor placed on sex offenders' register after his rape conviction (Sky News)
Rising in 2 countries
United States
U.S. Senate Photographic Studio, Public domain Chris Van Hollen NewUnited States Senator from Maryland
In the news: Chris Van Hollen To Challenge Schumer For Senate Leader (iheart.com) · found by GDELT
Rising in 8 countries
Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, United States
Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0 Pod Save America WeeklyAmerican political podcast co-hosted by Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Jon Lovett, and Daniel Pfeiffer
Rising in 4 countries
Uruguay
Foto: Nebojša Tejić/STA, Public domain
Venezuela
U.S. Department of Defense, Public domain Pete Hegseth Rising Low confidenceUnited States Secretary of Defense
In the news: Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him and aides at Arlington Cemetery (CNN)
Rising in 10 countries
Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Sweden, Singapore, United States, Venezuela
Vietnam
Zimbabwe
Government of Zimbabwe, Public domain Emmerson Mnangagwa Rising Low confidencePresident of the Republic of Zimbabwe
In the news: ‘I belong to the President’: Angel reaffirms Mnangagwa loyalty amid backlash (NewZimbabwe.com)
