Stock market decline in South Korea is not a rejection of the nation, says market exchange leader
KRX CEO Addresses Stock Market Decline On January 16, 2026, Jeong Eun-bo, CEO of Korea Exchange (KRX), spoke with CNBC, asserting that the recent decline in South Korean stocks isn’t due to waning confidence from foreign investors. Jung noted that a portfolio rebalance among international investors was to be expected after the Korean market experienced […]
Nancy Mace fails in the South Carolina governor primary
Republican Lawmaker Faces Defeat in Primary Another Republican official appears to have suffered a significant setback, mainly due to losing the backing of President Trump. Representative Nancy Mace (R-Ky.), along with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), is currently experiencing a major defeat in the primary elections, lacking support from the former […]
4 important points from the primary elections in South Carolina and Maine
Graham Platner, a contentious candidate in Maine, emerged victorious in the Democratic primary, setting up a critical contest against incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in November. This matchup could have significant implications for Senate control next year. In South Carolina, the primaries once again underscored the influence of President Trump’s backing for Republican candidates. Here are […]
South Carolina Democrats choose Jermaine Johnson in the gubernatorial primary.
South Carolina Democrats Choose Gubernatorial Candidate On Tuesday, Democratic voters in South Carolina selected a former basketball player who is now a state legislator as their candidate for governor. The state leans heavily Republican when it comes to its legislatures, having last seen a Democrat in the governor’s mansion in 2002 with Jim Hodges, who […]
Lindsey Graham secures victory in South Carolina Republican primary supported by Trump
Sen. Lindsey Graham Secures Republican Nomination in South Carolina On Tuesday night, Senator Lindsey Graham emerged victorious in a competitive primary for the Republican nomination in South Carolina. While there were six candidates in total, the key battle was primarily between Graham and businessman Mark Lynch. This election highlighted the simmering tensions within the Republican […]
Alan Wilson makes progress in the South Carolina Republican governor race, while Trump’s chosen candidate falls behind.
Trump’s Influence Tested in South Carolina Primaries Following a week where President Donald Trump’s remarkable run in Republican primaries came to an end, his considerable influence within the party is now facing another challenge in South Carolina. According to reports, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evett, backed by Trump, topped a crowded field in the state’s Republican […]
South Africa Establishes Biometric Population Database to Manage Migration
Major Steps Announced to Tackle Illegal Immigration in South Africa On Sunday night, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed plans aimed at addressing illegal immigration. A key initiative is the development of an “Intellectual Population Register” intended to house biometric data for everyone living in the country. Ramaphosa mentioned that this register would serve as […]
Jenny Honeycut and Mark Smith move on to runoff for Nancy Mace’s South Carolina seat
Primary Election Results in South Carolina On Tuesday evening, Jenny Honeycutt, a business owner, and state Rep. Mark Smith both came out on top in a competitive Republican primary aimed at filling the seat left vacant by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), who is retiring. Since no candidate secured over 50% of the votes, the primary […]
Former Navy Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore secures victory in South Carolina’s Democratic primary
Democratic Candidates Advance to Runoff in Congressional Primary Retired Navy Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore and local attorney Mack Deford are moving forward to a runoff election scheduled for June 23, following a Democratic primary to fill the Congressional seat left vacant by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.). In this crowded primary, no candidate managed to secure […]
Lindsey Graham Secures Victory in South Carolina GOP Senate Primary
Sen. Lindsey Graham Wins Republican Senate Primary in South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) secured a victory against Republican challenger Mark Lynch in South Carolina’s Senate primary on Tuesday evening. Graham garnered 106,164 votes, which accounted for 59.3% of the total, while Lynch received 48,171 votes, or 26.9%, as reported by the Associated Press. Moving […]