• Sat, December 7, 2024

by: The Washington Post

Why democracies, from South Korea to France to the U.S., are in crisis

by: Pew Research Center

Striking findings from 2024

Projections from the United Nations put the global centenarian population at 722,000 in 2024. Japan is home to more centenarians than the U.S., at 146,000. The U.S. is second, followed by China (60,000), India (48,000) and Thailand (38,000).

by: The Daily Star

Female youth voices from Bangladesh at COP29

The voices of young women from Bangladesh resonated powerfully at COP29. Representing diverse communities and experiences, Saila Sobnom Richi, Farzana Farak Jhumu, and Fariha Aumi embodied the spirit of youth leadership in addressing climate justice.

by: Business Insider

Elon Musk says DOGE can 'gut the federal government' with a recent Supreme Court ruling. Some lawyers disagree.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy said the overruling of the Chevron doctrine will help them cut spending through DOGE. Some legal experts aren't so sure.

by: Krone

Elon Musk biggest political donor in US history

The high-tech billionaire Elon Musk has supported the election campaign of Republican Donald Trump with more than 270 million dollars, making him the

by: Cowboy State Daily

Lummis Joins Elon's DOGE Push In "Herculean Effort" To Cut Government Pork

Wyoming U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis has joined the DOGE Caucus in Congress to help Elon Musk and the incoming Trump administration's efforts to

by: Newsweek

Washington's Gerontocracy Faces Its Curtain Call

In addition to Ocasio-Cortez, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (53), California Governor Gavin Newsom (57), Maryland Governor Wes Moore (46) and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (42) have all been floated as potential presidential candidates.

by: Daily Express

Labour's bad politics is paving the way for a Tory comeback

Normally, a party winning a majority of 170-plus would be looking forward to a decade or more in government. But it is already clear that the recklessness of Labour is opening the possibility of a quicker return to power for the Tories than could have been dreamed of.

by: Channel NewsAsia Singapore

Growing voters' expectations and public scrutiny hampering Singapore political parties' recruitment efforts

Rising expectations of elected officials, coupled with intensified scrutiny aided by social media, have amplified potential candidates' fears of losing their privacy and family time, making it ever harder for political parties in Singapore to recruit high-calibre individuals.

by: New York Post

Biden admin brought unprecedented climate change prosecution against man for 'smuggling greenhouse gases' by transporting refrigerants

Michael Hart, 58, was arrested in March and pleaded guilty in September to charges related to transporting refrigerants into the US to peddle on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp and other online

by: WBEZ

As next Trump presidency looms, Chicago groups serving immigrants are bracing for the unexpected

Some clinics serving migrants are seeing bigger crowds as people seek help, try to understand their options and prepare for changes to immigration policy and an increase in deportation orders.

by: Irish Examiner

Simon Harris: Fine Gael 'should not be taken for granted' in government formation talks

by: Sahara Reporters

EXCLUSIVE: Conversion Units At Port-Harcourt Refinery Yet To Work, Can't Produce Gasoline, Jet Fuel Despite NNPCL's $2.9billion For Repair

The Conversion Units of the Port-Harcourt Refinery of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) which are responsible for high-value products such as jet fuel and gasoline are not functional, despite the claims by the NNPCL Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari that the facility was back and running, SaharaReporters has gathered.

by: Reuters

Mexico budget cuts leave it poorly placed to handle Trump deportations, sources say

Mexico's migration agencies are facing a budget crunch that leaves them poorly placed to handle the mass deportations promised by President-elect Donald Trump, two Mexican government sources said, adding to concerns about the country's preparedness.

by: Seattle Times

Why Seattle leaders are reacting to Trump differently this time

As many Democratic Seattleites brace for a second Trump presidency, the reaction from City Hall and elected officials sounds much quieter this time around.

by: USA Today

Get to know Providence Journal State House reporter Patrick Anderson

Patrick Anderson is one of The Providence Journal's Rhode Island State House reporters and he covers politics, transportation and the economy. Patrick has been at The Journal for nearly a decade after his previous stop at the Providence Business News.

by: justthenews

Congress, Trump plan law enforcement reform in DC to end politicization and to fight crime

by: Sydney Morning Herald

The friendship between Australia and Israel is on life support. There is a lot of blame to go around

Some self-reflection would not go astray from Israel's leaders and advocates about why the nation has become so isolated on the international stage.

by: Reuters

German far-right AfD leader is Chinese-speaking lesbian economist

Alice Weidel, the chancellor candidate of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), is an unlikely public face for a male-dominated, anti-immigration far-right party that depicts itself as a defender of traditional family values and ordinary people.

by: MSN

Peter Schiff warns Musk and Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency 'has no authority.' What he says Trump should do if he actually wants to cut federal agencies

I hate to rain on this parade, but the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is not a real department," Schiff noted in a post on X. The acronym of the new entity, "DO

by: MSN

EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK to weed out 'dodgy candidates' and party politicians 'looking to save their own skin'

by: MSN

Who is South Korea's first lady Kim Keon-hee and what are the charges against her?

During her husband's tenure as president, she has been embroiled in several controversies, and been at the centre of investigations by national agencies

by: MSN

Federal and state governments must deal with 'red tape' around housing approvals

Institute of Public Affairs Director of Research Morgan Begg claims federal and state governments must collaborate to address Australia's housing policy failures.

by: MSN

Indianness and Sanatan have the power to unite all: CM Yogi

by: MSN

Donald Trump picks ex-NFL star Scott Turner to serve as housing and urban development secretary

Donald Trump has nominated former NFL cornerback Scott Turner to become his new secretary for housing and urban development. Turner, 52, spent nearly a decade in the NFL with the then-Washington Redskins, the then-San Diego Chargers and the Denver Broncos ...

by: MSN

Trump's Tariffs: Who Are the Biggest Winners and Losers?

by: MSN

'Further and faster': Why Trump's NASA pick is sending shock waves through the space community

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for NASA administrator sent shock waves through the space community, eliciting excitement and concerns about conflicts of interest.

by: MSN

Elon Musk Spends $270 Million to Back Trump's Presidential Campaign, Becomes Top US Political Donor

Washington: Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has emerged as the biggest political donor in the United States, spending a staggering $270 million to support Donald Trump's presidential campaign,

by: MSN

Trump offers a public show of support for Hegseth and says he believes he can be confirmed

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday offered a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Defense Department, whose confirmation by the Senate is in doubt as he faces questions over allegations of excessive drinking,

by: MSN

Dynastic politics must be abolished in 2026: VCK leader Aadhav Arjuna

VCK leader Aadhav Arjuna criticized dynastic politics in Tamil Nadu, urging its abolition by the 2026 assembly polls. He highlighted the BJP's rise by targeting such practices, despite their low vote share in the state.

by: MSN

Quebec premier wants to put a stop to prayer in parks and public places

Quebec Premier François Legault says he's looking at ways to end prayer in public places, including parks, as his government promises to table new legislation to strengthen secularism in schools.

by: MSN

Putin's long-awaited speech

On December 19, the Russian president will give his "assessment of the year", an opportunity to answer questions from the press and the general public alike. Almost 3 years after the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine,

by: MSN

Alone and broke against a renewed insurgency, is Assad's rule at risk of collapse?

The last time Syrian President Bashar Assad was in serious trouble was 10 years ago, at the height of the country's civil war, when his forces lost control over parts of the largest city, Aleppo, and his opponents were closing in on the capital,

by: MSN

Boost For Putin; EU's Big Anti-Russia Action Blocked | Rebellion Within Bloc

The European Union faced internal rebellion and failed to enforce a strong anti-Russia action due to divisions among its member states. The EU had planned to implement its 15th package of sanctions targeting Russia in response to President Putin's World War III threat,

by: MSN

Burkina Faso's military junta sacks the prime minister and dissolves the government

by: MSN

Elon and Vivek Issue First DOGE Decision, And 94 Percent of Feds Will Be Hit First

A Republican senator is proposing a bill that she says would give the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency a head start on making government more efficient. Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa has proposed the REMOTE Act,

by: MSN

Rand Paul talks about government spending and ending Selective Service in interview

by: MSN

Punjab government transfers 10 IAS, 22 PCS officers

Similarly, Ajoy Kumar Sinha, principal secretary, finance, got the additional charge of principal secretary, power and new and renewable energy, and chairman-cum-managing director, Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited in place of Rahul Tiwari.

by: MSN

DMK criticised by TVK's Vijay, but comment by leader of ally VCK on 'monarchy politics' does more damage

At book launch, Vijay targeted Tamil Nadu's ruling party over 'selfish interests', while VCK leader Aadhav Arjuna took a dig at DMK, appealing to abolish dynastic politics in 2026 polls.

by: MSN

'It's destroying stability': France's tech sector reels after Barnier government collapse

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Shocked Romanians Watch Their Country Go Into Political Meltdown

After the highest court voided the presidential vote, pro-EU forces face a showdown with the far right that's now a familiar theme across Europe.

by: MSN

Burkina Faso junta fires prime minister, dissolves government

by: MSN

Elon Musk is now America's largest political donor

Elon Musk gave at least $277 million in political donations this year as he plowed some of his fortune into supporting Donald Trump and other Republican candidates in the 2024 campaign, according to new Federal Election Commission filings released late Thursday.

by: MSN

When does Trump take office and how could it impact a potential TikTok ban?

President-elect Donald Trump will officially take office for his second term at a presidential inauguration ceremony in January after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee,

by: MSN

Russia's LGBTQ+ community is living in fear following new laws and court rulings, activists say

Gela Gogishvili and Haoyang Xu led a happy life as a gay couple in Russia, even as President Vladimir Putin's government took an increasingly anti-LGBTQ+ stance. Their social media posts and videos drew thousands of followers,

by: MSN

Elon Musk spent $277M backing Trump and other Republicans, filings show

Elon Musk gave at least $277 million in political donations this year as he plowed some of his fortune into supporting Donald Trump and other Republican candidates in the 2024 campaign, according to new Federal Election Commission filings released late Thursday.

by: MSN

Who Is David Sacks, Trump's Pick for 'AI and Crypto Czar'?

The Silicon Valley venture capitalist is one of many tech industry heavyweights to join forces with the incoming administration

by: MSN

The EU and a South American trade bloc reach a giant trade deal after 25 years of talks

The European Union and the Mercosur group of Latin American countries have agreed to terms for a long-anticipated free trade deal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Friday in Uruguay's capital of Montevideo.

The friendship between Australia and Israel is on life support. There is a lot of blame to go around

Some self-reflection would not go astray from Israel's leaders and advocates about why the nation has become so isolated on the international stage.

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