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A former member of Sudan's cabinet has publicly called on army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to bring an end to the country's devastating war. The appeal adds to mounting pressure on Sudan's military leadership over a conflict that has displaced millions and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises since fighting broke out in April 2023.

The UK foreign secretary has admitted that critics of Labour's approach to Gaza 'were right,' and pledged tougher action over the conflict. The statement marks a notable shift in tone from a senior government figure on one of the most contested foreign policy issues in British politics, and is likely to intensify debate within Labour over its handling of the war and humanitarian crisis.

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to tell Labour's conference that critics of the party's stance on Gaza 'were right', conceding Labour was wrong. In remarks reported by The Guardian, he will say the party is 'not here to accept the status quo but to change it'. The admission marks a notable shift as Labour recalibrates its position on the conflict under Keir Starmer's government.

China's State Council, the country's cabinet, has pledged to strengthen policy support aimed at ensuring the government meets its economic growth target for the year. The commitment signals Beijing's readiness to roll out additional fiscal and monetary measures if growth falters, and comes as observers watch closely for concrete stimulus steps to bolster the world's second-largest economy.

A new Israeli election poll puts former war cabinet member Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party ahead in projected seats, while the blocs led by Benjamin Netanyahu and his opponents are tied at 52 Knesset seats each. The figures suggest neither side can form a majority on its own, with Yashar potentially holding the balance of power in the next coalition talks.

Ukraine's government is freezing budget expenditures across all line items except priority spending, Prime Minister Koretsky said. The reason, he explained, is that part of the international financing planned for the state budget has not yet arrived. The cabinet has therefore set priorities for which expenses will be funded first while awaiting the missing foreign funds.

The Business Secretary has warned that a renewed campaign to rejoin the European Union risks creating uncertainty for businesses. The intervention comes as debate over the UK's relationship with Brussels resurfaces, with the minister arguing that reopening the question of EU membership would leave companies facing unclear long-term conditions for trade, investment and regulation.

Pete Hegseth continues to enjoy firm backing from President Trump, who has stood by him through repeated controversies, but the Wall Street Journal reports that his support among members of Congress is slipping. The report highlights a growing gap between the White House's loyalty to the Defense Secretary and lawmakers' increasing skepticism, raising questions about his political standing.

Angela Rayner has publicly criticised Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plans to make it harder for migrant workers to obtain settled status in the UK, warning the move would "change the goalposts" for people already living and working in the country. The communities secretary and former deputy prime minister also stood by her earlier description of the policy, exposing a clear split at the top of the government over immigration rules.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has signed a directive ordering the department to defend the 2026 midterm elections from foreign threats. The move puts the Pentagon formally behind election security preparations ahead of next year's vote. The announcement was published by the department and is drawing attention to how the military will be involved in countering foreign interference.

A Democratic lawmaker has launched an effort to impeach Linda McMahon, calling the conduct at issue 'completely out of bounds'. The move signals escalating confrontation between congressional Democrats and the Trump administration over its education agenda, with McMahon, as Education Secretary, at the center of the dispute.

President Trump's cabinet reportedly met secretly at Camp David to discuss policy on Iran and Yemen. The reported closed-door session is drawing attention amid heightened tensions with Tehran and ongoing Houthi attacks in the region. Details of what was discussed have not been disclosed, and officials have offered little comment on the substance of the talks.

Costa Rica President Laura Fernández is defending her decision to fire Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar over a meeting with Donald Trump, declaring "I am the president" as criticism mounts. She has also warned her ministers that major decisions will require her personal approval, signalling a tighter grip on her cabinet amid the controversy.

The Russian government has submitted to the State Duma its draft budget for the next three-year period. Alongside the budget push, the cabinet approved rules for autonomous delivery robots under a pilot regime and earmarked 1.2 billion roubles to support Dagestan's agro-industrial sector, while the Federal Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund projects revenues above 5 trillion roubles for 2027.

A senior figure in the Sweden Democrats says the party could back away from its demand for ministerial posts in government, according to Expressen. The comments mark another sign of flexibility within the party leadership on the question, which has been a recurring point of tension in its cooperation with the governing alliance parties.

Brazil's Federal Police report says messages were exchanged between banker Daniel Vorcaro and Claudio Lottenberg, a doctor and business executive who had been floated as a minister in a Flávio Bolsonaro-led government. The revelation has drawn attention because it links a figure under investigation to lobbying around a potential cabinet appointment, intensifying scrutiny of the naming of allies to government posts.

Louise Haigh, the British Labour MP and former transport secretary, is being widely searched and discussed in the United Kingdom. The available reporting does not clarify what specifically has drawn attention to her, though she remains a prominent figure in Westminster politics following her resignation from the cabinet in late 2024. Related political stories, including Andy Burnham's call for closer ties with the EU after Brexit, are also circulating in UK news coverage.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with former Japanese foreign minister Iwaya Takeshi, prompting a response from Japan's chief cabinet secretary, who outlined conditions for what was described as a renewed normalization of Japan-China relations. The meeting is being read as back-channel diplomacy at a time when bilateral ties remain strained, and the Japanese government's comments on terms for improved relations are drawing attention.

Rainer Robra, state minister in Saxony-Anhalt's chancellery, has announced his resignation after decades as one of the state's most influential behind-the-scenes figures. The state government portal confirms the cabinet has already decided on his succession. German media note his departure marks the end of an era and highlight two national political records he set during his long career in state politics.

Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar-era colleagues Joshi and Sandhu wrote to the cabinet secretary raising concerns about IAS officer Maneesh Garg, whose meetings with the election commissioners were also flagged. A Hindustan Times report details what the letter said and what followed, prompting widespread discussion about the officer's role and the commissioners' complaint.

Attention around ambulances in the Netherlands is driven mainly by a report that the cabinet is looking at switching off driver-assist systems in ambulances, alongside a series of emergency callouts including a collision on Amsterdam's Nieuw-Zeelandweg that brought out a trauma helicopter, and cyclists injured in crashes in Doetinchem, Elspeet and elsewhere being taken to hospital by ambulance.

Former Osaka governor and lawyer Hashimoto Toru is trending in Japan amid reports that Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Yanase allegedly said he would cut local budget allocations before taking office, tying spending to election outcomes. Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara said the matter is under investigation, and Hashimoto's commentary on the controversy is drawing public attention.

Student protests in France have escalated into what officials describe as urban violence, prompting the prime minister to convene a crisis cabinet meeting. Demonstrations that began among school and university students have spread in recent days, with clashes reported in several cities. The government response and growing unrest are drawing intense attention both in France and abroad.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has forwarded to the Cabinet of Ministers and the Security Service a petition demanding that producer and performer Potap (Oleksiy Potapenko) be stripped of his 'Merited Artist of Ukraine' title. Zelensky thanked petition signers for their civic engagement, saying initiatives defending Ukrainian culture deserve consideration. The petition's specific allegations against Potap are not detailed in available reporting, and no decision has been made yet.

The Dutch cabinet has presented a new offer to opposition parties aimed at improving purchasing power, with the vermogensbelasting (wealth tax) at the centre of budget negotiations. The proposal comes as talks continue over how to tax wealth while protecting households from rising costs. The opposition's response will be decisive for whether the plans can pass parliament.

Kristi Noem, the US Homeland Security Secretary and former South Dakota governor, has filed for divorce from her husband Bryon Noem after 34 years of marriage, according to the New York Times. The news is drawing wide attention given her high-profile national political role and the couple's long partnership in public life.

India's Union Cabinet has approved spending of Rs 1.86 lakh crore on PM Dhar, according to reports of the cabinet meeting's outcome. The announcement, shared by Indian news outlets, is drawing attention as one of the major decisions cleared at the meeting. Details on the scheme's full components and timelines are awaited from official government briefings.