Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has called for protesters to be suppressed following a week of demonstrations over economic issues, with violence resulting in multiple deaths. The protests, the largest since 2022, are fueled by economic hardship and political discontent, and have been met with a forceful crackdown by Iran's security forces, amid tensions with the US and accusations of foreign interference.
A POLITICO poll reveals that the ongoing global affordability crisis is significantly impacting politics across major democracies, with widespread voter dissatisfaction and political instability driven by rising living costs, influencing upcoming elections and political strategies.
The US is considering doubling aid to Argentina to stabilize its economy ahead of the midterm elections, with support contingent on the country's policy direction, as part of broader efforts to counter leftward shifts in Latin America and address regional issues like narco traffic.
