public opinion

As Israel’s air strikes on Iran intensify and Iran’s retaliatory missile launches continue, ordinary Iranians find themselves caught between fear for their safety and cautious hope for political change. From gridlocked highways leading out of Tehran to shuttered marketplaces and hushed whispers of regime collapse, citizens across Iran are navigating unprecedented turmoil. This article explores the lived experiences, anxieties, and aspirations of Iranians in Tehran, Ahvaz, Khuzestan, Isfahan, and beyond.

A sweeping new survey by the non-partisan Pew Research Center reveals that former U.S. President Donald Trump is facing overwhelmingly negative perceptions in countries around the globe. Conducted between January 8 and April 26, 2025, the poll canvassed 28,333 adults across 24 nations—excluding the United States—and finds that most people lack confidence in Trump’s leadership on key world issues. The findings underscore a dramatic decline in the United States’ global image under Trump’s tenure, with some of America’s closest allies expressing dismay over trade conflicts, foreign policy reversals, and concerns about democratic governance .

Donald Trump and Elon Musk have ignited a public feud just days after Musk’s departure from a White House advisory role. The dispute centers on Trump’s sweeping legislative package—dubbed the “big, beautiful bill”—which aims to raise the U.S. debt ceiling while enacting extensive tax cuts and trimming federal spending. Musk, one of the largest Republican donors and a recent member of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), publicly denounced the legislation on social media. Trump, visibly disappointed by Musk’s reversal, fired back during a press conference at the White House, accusing the Tesla and SpaceX CEO of ingratitude and of opposing cuts to electric vehicle (EV) tax credits.

As peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine dominate headlines, many Ukrainians living in exile are voicing strong scepticism about the viability of any ceasefire agreement with Vladimir Putin.

An overwhelming 89% of people worldwide support stronger government action against climate change, according to a landmark survey covering 130,000 people in 125 countries. Yet many believe they are part of a minority, trapped in what experts call a “spiral of silence.”

Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, is repositioning himself yet again—this time, as a champion of the working class. In a surprising move, he has called for the nationalisation of the steel industry and declared solidarity with trade unionists, citing a tenuous link from his past in the “metals business”—a phrase that conveniently lumps together his stint as a City trader and a promotional gig for a bullion firm.

More than half a million Generation Z voters will cast their ballots for the first time in the upcoming federal election, marking a significant demographic shift. This group, alongside millennials, will surpass baby boomers as the largest voter bloc, dramatically reshaping how political campaigns target their audiences.

In a bold statement ahead of Wednesday’s Spring Statement, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner stressed that working class people do not want government handouts—they want genuine support to secure employment and provide for their families.