Election anxiety on the rise amid high tensions

This has been a campaign season of strong emotions and high anxiety, and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has covered every part of it. On the eve of Election Day, he shares thoughts ...

Taiwan braces for US election as China tensions rise

TAIPEI -- Taiwan is bracing for the results of the U.S. election, with some officials worried about what a new Trump administration could mean given the former president’s isolationist views. On ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Security tight for France-Israel soccer match amid rising tensions

Security is being increased around Paris for a soccer match between France and Israel. Authorities are on high alert in the wake of an outbreak of antisemitic violence against Israeli soccer fans ...

With election anxieties high, accepting defeat offers hope for democracy

While there may not be a cure for our national angst, there is still one thing that works — fair play.

Doctor on coping with election anxiety

The American Psychological Association found that 69% of American adults said the presidential election was a significant source of anxiety for them. Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma ...

Election anxiety and the problem with polarisation

In the US presidential campaign and beyond, politics is taking a heavy psychological toll. Can we raise the tone?

World - Financial Times - November 2

Tensions rise in Beirut after influx of displaced people

An influx of refugees fleeing Israeli strikes risks exacerbating sectarian divisions in the Lebanese capital.

European stocks fall as Ukraine war escalation unsettles markets

US Treasuries rally as investors sell equities and seek safe assets

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Trump picks Howard Lutnick to run commerce department

Cantor Fitzgerald boss to also have ‘direct responsibility’ for the office of the US trade representative

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Election anxiety is scrambling Americans’ travel plans

Concerns about potential political unrest and economic fallout in the weeks around Election Day are reshuffling vacation dates, holiday plans and business trips.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

The Reason Your Election Anxiety Feels Worse in 2024

Less than five days from Election Day in the US, most people can’t help but check the news—or TikTok or X—but what they see can make their anxiety worse. There’s a reason for that.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Late Night Addresses Your Election Eve Anxiety

“It feels like the whole country is waiting to get the results of a biopsy,” Jimmy Kimmel said.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

The thought of a Trump presidency is eating me alive | Francine Prose

I look the way people do outside the intensive care unit, as they wait to learn whether a friend will survive. Our friend, in this case, is democracy. US election 2024 – live news updates US ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

SpaceX Asked Starlink Suppliers to Leave Taiwan Amid Tensions With China

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Niger junta bans French aid group amid tensions with France

Niger’s military junta has banned the French aid group Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development, or Acted, from working in the country amid tensions with France

World - ABC News - November 13

Global Conference for Israel unites American-Zionists in Dallas amid global tensions

World - Yahoo News - November 15

What to know amid escalating tensions with Russia over war in Ukraine

John Sullivan, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia under the Biden and Trump administrations, speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the potential impact of the use of U.S. ATACMS missiles by Ukraine, ...

US says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high

An Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a U.S. government-funded broadcaster is believed to be detained by Iran for months now

Bolivia’s Morales says vehicle fired upon as political tensions rise

Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales said on Sunday his vehicle was fired upon amid rising political tensions in the South American country between a faction around the iconic former leader and the ...

Iran’s defence budget set to soar as regional tensions rise

Recommendation to parliament for substantial increase in military spending comes after recent exchange of fire with Israel

World - Financial Times - October 29

Japan and EU announce a security and defense partnership as regional tensions rise

Japan and the European Union have announced a security and defense partnership as they seek to step up military ties, including joint exercises and exchanges between their defense industries, amid ...

World - ABC News - November 1

Narendra Modi condemns attack on Hindu temple in Canada as tensions rise

Indian prime minister blames Sikh activists for clash in Brampton over which three people have been arrested. India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, has condemned a “deliberate attack” on a Hindu ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Bitcoin rises to a new record as investors absorb growing Ukraine-Russia tensions

Bitcoin moved higher Tuesday amid rising geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Anxiety grips Ukraine as Russia gains ground before pivotal U.S. election

With Russia seizing ground ahead of a potential shift in U.S. politics, many Ukrainians have a message for Americans: Thank you, and please don't abandon us.

Ella Baron on global anxiety ahead of the US presidential election – cartoon

World - The Guardian - November 3

Some traders see opportunity in Wall Street’s election-related anxiety

Wall Street is still on edge ahead of Tuesday’s U.S. election. But some traders appear to be getting a head start on bets that a relief rally will take hold once the vote tallies are known.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

Election season may be causing stress, anxiety: Here's how to cope

As Election Day draws near, many Americans may be experiencing stress and anxiety. Here's how to cope.

Simone thought she was exhausted and burnt-out. But her high-functioning anxiety was going unnoticed | Ashwini Padhi

Some overachievers, perfectionists and seemingly balanced people find themselves silently battling inner turmoil. High-functioning anxiety is a term that describes a paradox faced by many. On the ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Premier League vote on APT rules hangs in balance amid tensions with Manchester City

City have declared their opposition to rule changes Two-thirds majority required for vote to go through Premier League clubs and officials were scrambling on Thursday to secure support before a ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

South Korea will not attend Sado mines memorial event in Japan amid lingering historical tensions

South Korea’s government says it has decided not to attend a memorial service near Japan’s Sado Island Gold Mines due to disagreements with Japan over the event, which stirred longstanding tensions ...

World - ABC News - 6 hours ago

South Korea says it will not attend Sado mines memorial in Japan amid lingering historical tensions

World - ABC News - 11 hours ago

Maersk chief predicts intensifying trade tensions after US elections

Increasing gap between export growth from China and west could lead to increasing hostilities, says Vincent Clerc

World - Financial Times - October 31

An Iranian-American journalist is believed to be held by Iran as tensions remain high after an Israeli attack, US says

World - ABC News - November 3

U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country

An Iranian-American journalist is believed to have been detained by Iran for months now, further raising the stakes as Tehran threatens to retaliate over an Israeli attack on the country .

Amsterdam warns of new calls for unrest after violence around Israeli match

Dutch police are warning of calls for more rioting in Amsterdam a day after dozens of people armed with sticks and firecrackers set a tram on fire in the Dutch capital

World - ABC News - November 12

Iran's vast collection of Western art, much long hidden, re-emerges despite high tensions with US

As Iran faces increasing tensions with the West and turmoil at home, a new exhibition at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art is displaying Western artwork including pieces not seen by the public ...

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

Iran's vast collection of Western art, much long hidden, re-emerges despite high tensions with US

As Iran faces increasing tensions with the West and turmoil at home, a new exhibition at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art is displaying Western artwork including pieces not seen by the public ...

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Evo Morales accuses Bolivian government of trying to kill him

Ex-leader implicates former ally Luis Arce after his vehicle hit by gunfire amid rising unrest in country. Bolivia’s former leader Evo Morales has accused the government of his one-time ally Luis ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

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