Party City abruptly shutting down all stores: What we know
What's New Party City is closing all of its stores, according to a corporate meeting that CNN first reported on. Newsweek reached out to Party City's press team for comment via email. Why…
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Judge in Hunter Biden case sued over underage drinking party, alleged beating
The federal judge in Los Angeles who presided over Hunter Biden’s criminal tax fraud case has been sued over a party at his home where “significant” underage drinking allegedly led to a…
Opinion: South Korea needs a stronger response from the U.S. to help save its democracy
The Republic of Korea’s ascent as a global beacon of liberal democracy and capitalism has been built on its robust alliance with the United States. Now this exemplary democracy faces its…
Party City mulls second bankruptcy, just over a year after first
PARTY City Holdco is considering options including a sale or a potential bankruptcy filing, just over a year after it emerged from Chapter 11, according to sources with knowledge of the…
The biggest question in South Korea: Who is running the country?
SEOUL — Who is running South Korea? In the week since President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declared martial law, setting off widespread calls for his removal from office, that question has…
South Korean president narrowly survives impeachment attempt
SEOUL — South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, who stunned the world this week by declaring martial law, has narrowly avoided being impeached, as his party’s lawmakers boycotted the…
Party tray recall sparks warning in 7 states
An appetizer platter recall has prompted a warning in seven states due to potential salmonella contamination. A recall notice shared to the website of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
South Korea ruling party leader calls to block impeachment motion
The chairman of South Korea's ruling party has urged his party to vote against the opposition-led impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol, according to media. President…
Impeachment? Insurrection charges? It's payback time for South Korea's president
SEOUL — The morning after South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law — then stood down — his political future was swiftly unraveling. Opposition lawmakers have filed…
Namibia will have its first female leader after the VP wins presidential election for ruling party
WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Namibia has elected its first female leader, with Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared the winner Tuesday of last week’s presidential election as the…
Namibians vote as ruling party seeks to extend 34-year rule
Voting is under way in Namibia in what could be the most competitive election since independence from white-ruled South Africa 34 years ago. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is seeking to become the…
Poland's conservative opposition party taps historian as candidate for 2025 presidential run
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's conservative Law and Justice party, which is trying to regain its momentum after losing power last year, on Sunday chose historian Karol Nawrocki as its…
Habeck: Green Party government would send Taurus missiles to Ukraine
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck, who is running as the Green Party's chancellor candidate in the upcoming elections, said on Sunday he would send Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine if…
Germany's far-left party picks lead candidates for expected election
Germany's embattled far-left party, Die Linke (The Left), has selected its lead candidates for anticipated early elections, it announced at a press conference on Sunday. The election…
Mauritius holds an election with the ruling party seeking a new term
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — People in Mauritius voted Sunday for a new Parliament with the ruling party seeking to secure a second five-year term for Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth in one of…
Co-leader of German Left party opposes sending Ukraine more weapons
The co-leader of Germany's hard-left Die Linke (The Left) has spoken out against closer ties between NATO and Ukraine and the supply of more arms to Kiev's armed forces. During a recent…
Ruling party leads Georgian election; opposition says vote 'stolen'
The Georgian opposition is refusing to recognize the preliminary results of Saturday's parliamentary election, which show the national-conservative ruling party leading with 70% of the…
A party in power for 58 years pledges change for Botswana
Botswana’s governing party - in power for almost six decades - is trying to pull off a trick in Wednesday’s general election by using a phrase normally associated with long-suffering…
Ruling party ahead in key Georgian election, preliminary results show
Georgia's ruling party is ahead in Saturday's crucial parliamentary elections, with around 70% of ballots counted. The electoral commission said Georgian Dream - which favours co-operation…
Ruling party claims lead in key Georgia election as polls close
Polls closed in Georgia's landmark parliamentary election on Saturday, with the ruling Georgian Dream party claiming a lead. Exit polls reported by the Imedi television channel gave the…
Mozambique's ruling party wins landslide in disputed poll
Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, has won the country's divisive, violence-marred election, extending its 49-year grip on power in the southern African nation, the election commission…
Germany's ailing hard-left party picks new leaders in hope of revival
Members of Germany's ailing hard-left Die Linke (The Left) chose new leaders on Saturday as the party hopes for a revival after a series of electoral defeats and a bruising split with a…
Germany's hard-left Die Linke party has elected new leaders
Members of Germany's hard-left Die Linke (The Left) have elected the journalist Ines Schwerdtner and former member of the German lower house of parliament Jan van Aken as the party's new…
Long-ruling party leads in Mozambique's election as opposition candidate calls for strikes
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambique's ruling party candidate held a clear lead in early presidential election results Wednesday as his main challenger said he would not accept them and…