• Sun, December 8, 2024

by: Daily Monitor

Role of pro-political regime pastors in de-democratisation

They use their privileged positions as "servants of God" and the pulpit to sway their followers towards an increasingly authoritarian government, central to which are the vices of

by: Cyprus Mail

Elon Musk's new job will bring tech 'disruption' to the US government - and history says it won't be pretty

By Hallam Stevens On November 12, United States president-elect Donald Trump announced he would appoint Elon Musk, the world's richest man, to lead a newly constituted Department of Government Efficiency alongside fellow tech billionaire and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.

by: 7NEWS

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton label firebombing of Melbourne synagogue an act of terrorism

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have both labelled the firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue a terrorist attack.

by: Des Moines Register

Bipartisanship in the Trump administration? Democrats are open to some picks and plans

Looking for a seat at the table amid a red trifecta, Democrats are signaling support for certain Trump picks and initiatives.

by: Kyiv Post

Russian Electoral Interference in Moldova and Georgia 2024: Mapping Telegram Disinformation Networks

Russia is pursuing an aggressive policy of election interference in the countries of the former USSR. In Moldova, where two rounds of presidential elections were held on October 20 and November 3, Russia sought to defeat the incumbent pro-European president Maia Sandu.

by: The Oklahoman

Three Democrats, one independent, file to run for District 1 Oklahoma County commissioner

The race to replace Carrie Blumert on the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners drew two activists, a state representative and a former lawmaker.

by: BBC

Food recycling targets 'difficult', says council

Councillors in Northumberland have warned it will be "really difficult" to roll out mandatory food waste collection services due to a lack of funding. Local authorities will be required to provide food waste collection from April 2026 under rules set out by the previous government.

by: Shropshire Star

Rebel offensive ends Bashar Assad's 14-year struggle to maintain power

It comes in stark contrast to his first months as Syrian president, when many hoped he would prove to be a young reformer.

by: The Mirror

Angela Rayner says people who need homes must be prioritised over newts

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said too many people are 'priced out of getting a home' as she said protecting wildlife cannot scupper building much-needed housing

by: Seattle Times

Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson's early approach to fix WA $10B budget deficit

Washington faces a more than $10 billion budget shortfall. There's already talk of potential tax increases but here's Ferguson's current approach.

by: The Mirror

Kemi Badenoch's housing team tried to block 3,000 new homes over last Parliament

Labour has vowed to turn the tide on years of stagnant building under the Tories as we can reveal members of Kemi Badenoch's housing team opposed major building projects

by: The New York Times

Want a Job in the Trump Administration? Be Prepared for the Loyalty Test.

Applicants for government posts, including inside the Pentagon and the intelligence agencies, say they have been asked about their thoughts on Jan. 6 and who they believe won the 2020 election.

by: Reuters

Syrian rebels topple President Assad, his whereabouts unknown

Insurgents gained control after only a day of fighting, leaving President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule dangling by a thread as rebels marched on Damascus.

by: The Independent

Trump calls for Putin to reach ceasefire with Ukraine after Syrian government falls to rebel assault

President-elect Donald Trump publicly urged Vladimir Putin to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine 's President Volodymyr Zelensky in a late-night social media post Saturday evening sent amid reports that Damascus, Syria's capital, fell to a rebel attack.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Over 75,000 approved homes yet to commence construction

Doubts over the effectiveness of the government's planning reforms are growing with data that shows a huge lag between approved DAs and new builds.

by: The Age

The fall of Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty

Assad's downfall marks a dramatic close to his nearly 14-year struggle to hold on to power as his country fragmented.

by: MSN

Donald Trump and Jill Biden share an intimate moment in Paris

Another said: 'I have a strange feeling that the transition is going to be very smooth.' Politics aside, people were quick to point out that Jill seemed to be enjoying the conversation and Trump's company overall. One X user said: 'This is the happiest I ...

by: MSN

Syria's Bashar Assad: Accidental leader and tyrant

One of the world's most ruthless, brutal and enduring reigns looks over, with Syria's Bashar Assad overthrown. Since taking over from his father more than 20 years ago, Assad has led a regime of oppression and bloodshed.

by: MSN

Bashar al-Assad has FLED Syria

In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry did not say where Assad was now and said Russia has not taken part in the talks around his departure.

by: MSN

Where is Bashar al-Assad?

The statement from Assad's ally is the first on his whereabouts since rebels took control of Damascus.

by: MSN

Syrians in Malaysia celebrate end of Assad regime by changing to rebel flag at embassy, sharing food and prayers (VIDEO)

Syrians in Malaysia came together to celebrate the end of decades of Assad family rule following president Bashar al-Assad's resignation and a peaceful transfer of power, as confirmed by ally Russia.

by: MSN

The fall of Assad means opportunities for Israel - and some danger

The regime collapse undermines Iran's influence and makes surrounding Israel with a 'ring of fire' harder, but what new risks will the chaos pose?

by: MSN

Party talks to intensify in bid to agree new Irish coalition government

Party talks to intensify in bid to agree new Irish coalition government - Fianna Fail was the clear winner of the recent poll, securing 48 of the Dail's 174 seats, ahead of Sinn Fein on 39 and Fine Gael on 38.

by: MSN

Syria falls: Looting and celebrations mark end of over half-century of Assad rule

by: MSN

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan calls for rally on December 13, threatens civil disobedience

PM Imran Khan threatens nationwide civil disobedience if his demands for prisoner release and a judicial inquiry into protest crackdowns aren't met. He plans a Peshawar gathering on December 13 to honor slain supporters,

by: MSN

House panel to end OVP, DepEd confi funds probe on Monday

The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability will conclude its investigation into the use of confidential funds by Vice President Sara Duterte's offices on Monday, Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua announced.

by: MSN

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Slams Oppn Claims On EVMs: 'Stop Crying And Accept The Mandate'

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday hit out at the opposition, accusing it of misleading people about electronic voting machines and not accepting their mandate. Talking to reporters,

by: MSN

Trump calls for immediate ceasefire and negotiations in Ukraine

Newly elected US president Donald Trump called for an "immediate ceasefire" in Ukraine. In his post on the social network Truth Social also emphasized the need to begin negotiations regarding the war.

by: MSN

Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to Assad family's rule

The Syrian government fell early Sunday in a stunning end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family after a sudden rebel offensive sprinted across government-held territory and entered the capital in 10 days.

by: MSN

Macron, Trump and Zelensky: What if this meeting changed the course of the conflict?

On Saturday, the Elysée Palace confirmed that a meeting between Emmanuel Macron, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky had indeed taken place in Paris, prior to the ceremony on the occasion of the re-opening of Notre-Dame.

by: MSN

Agency Trump and Musk want to 'delete' set to deliver $1.8 billion to scammed consumers

In the coming weeks, as President-elect Donald Trump's second term approaches and his pledge to dismantle key agencies potentially comes closer to fruition, 4.3 million consumers are set to receive checks from one of the agencies the incoming administrationwants to "delete.

by: MSN

'Attack-dog' behaviour embarrassment to India: Tharoor slams BJP after US rejects allegations

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday slammed the BJP after the US rejected the ruling party's allegations that elements in the American "deep state" were behind attempts to destabilise Indi

by: MSN

South Korea's political crisis forces major companies to rethink 2025 plans

South Korea's ongoing political crisis, triggered by the martial law declaration and the opposition's impeachment push against President Yoon Suk-yeol, has cast a shadow over the business sector. Major companies are now reevaluating their 2025 plans amid volatile exchange rates,

by: MSN

Where Turkey stands as Syrian government falls to opposition insurgents

Syrian refugees across Turkey jubilantly welcomed the downfall of Bashar Assad's government Sunday, with many embracing the chance to return to their homeland.

by: MSN

DFA on Syrian situation: 'Exercise restraint and refrain from violence'

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday expressed concern over ongoing developments in Syria, urging all parties involved to exercise restraint and prevent further harm to civilians. This followed reports that the 50-year reign of the Assad-led Syrian government fell on Sunday morning,

by: MSN

Watch viral video: Trump and Macron's 17-second handshake at Notre Dame sparks 'UFC Battle' jokes online

Notable attendees included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, and Prince William. The reopening ceremony, conducted by Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, was a significant milestone as the cathedral welcomed visitors once again.

by: MSN

'Huge defeat': IDF sends troops into buffer zone between Syria and Israel

The IDF has sent troops into the buffer zone between Syria and Israel, according to Liberal Senator Dave Sharma.

by: MSN

Time to accept that Hong Kong's golf club housing plan is a swing and a miss

A court ruling that found the EIA for the project was riddled with errors and breaches of the law may turn out to be a blessing in disguise Of all the places to build 12,000 public flats, Hong Kong's oldest golf course,

by: MSN

Germans sceptical of government efforts on irregular migration

The government is not sufficiently proactive when it comes to curbing irregular migration in the view of 75% of the German population, a survey by pollsters YouGov commissioned by dpa reveals. The survey,

by: MSN

Syrian rebels threaten Damascus, Assad from north and south

Assad's control of Syria's south crumbled on Saturday as rebels seized multiple cities and closed in on Damascus, the capital, posing one of the most acute threats to his rule in 13 years of civil war.

by: MSN

NSW government seeks court injunction to stop rail industrial action after pay talks with unions fail

The New South Wales premier says the government has failed to strike a deal with rail unions after two weeks of intense pay negotiations, and has sought a court injunction to stop planned industrial action.

by: MSN

Canaan Mdletshe, the journalist-cum-politician dies in car crash

Canaan Mdletshe in a car accident late this week has sent a shock wave to his former colleagues in the media industry in KwaZulu-Natal, to his political home and his family members.

by: MSN

Sen. Joni Ernst wants to hear from Hegseth on sex assault in the military and women in combat

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst made her most expansive comments yet on Pete Hegseth, telling a largely GOP audience at a California security conference Saturday that she needs to hear more from President-elect Donald Trump's embattled defense secretary pick on key issues before she decides whether to support him.

by: MSN

Government issues new guidelines for phone interceptions. Here are the do's and don'ts

As per the notification, in the case of the Union government, the competent authority will be the Union Home Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, and, in the case of the state government, it shall be the secretary of that state government who is handling the home department.

by: MSN

How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France

And the impact could be felt more widely - although Niger accounts for less than 5% of the uranium produced globally, in 2022 it accounted for a quarter of the supply to nuclear p

by: MSN

John Swinney on course for Holyrood election victory as new poll shows Scottish Labour in freefall

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by: MSN

Syrian prime minister says he is ready to hand over government to opposition

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali said early Sunday that the government is ready to "extend its hand" to the opposition and hand over its functions to a transitional government. "I am in my house and I have not left,

by: MSN

Bill and Hillary Clinton celebrate anniversary of Clinton Presidential Center

For the Clinton Presidential Center's 20th anniversary, former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton joined a lecture along with a panel of guests on Saturday.

Role of pro-political regime pastors in de-democratisation

They use their privileged positions as "servants of God" and the pulpit to sway their followers towards an increasingly authoritarian government, central to which are the vices of
The article from Monitor discusses the concerning role of pro-political regime pastors in Uganda, who are accused of contributing to the de-democratization of the country. These religious leaders are criticized for aligning closely with the government, thereby endorsing and perpetuating its authoritarian practices. The piece highlights how these pastors often preach messages that support the ruling regime, discouraging political dissent and promoting a narrative that equates opposition to the government with opposition to divine will. This has led to a manipulation of religious influence to stifle democratic processes, including freedom of speech and the right to political participation. The article argues that this symbiotic relationship between certain religious figures and the state undermines the separation of church and state, erodes public trust in religious institutions, and ultimately serves to maintain the status quo of political power, at the expense of democratic values and pluralism.

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https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/people-power/role-of-pro-political-regime-pastors-in-de-democratisation-4849938

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