Wed, December 11, 2024

by: Mint

Politics News News Today Live: Sitharaman rejects Rahul Gandhi's claim that PSBs only helping the rich

Stay engaged with the latest in politics, covering government policies, political debates, and legislative updates. From breaking developments in national governance to international diplomatic relations,

by: BBC

Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector

Government departments have recommended a pay rise of 2.8% for millions of public sector workers including teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants next year. Unions responded by saying the proposed pay increase was too low, with one threatening strike action.

by: boston25news

The Trump and Biden teams insist they're working hand in glove on foreign crises

But a funny thing happened on Trump's way back to the White House: The Biden and Trump national security teams have come to an understanding that they have no choice but to work together as conflicts in Gaza, Syria and Ukraine have left a significant swath of the world on a knife's edge.

by: Toronto Star

Ford government's bill to clamp down on homeless encampments to be introduced Thursday

NDP Leader Marit Stiles, whose Davenport riding includes Toronto's largest encampment in Dufferin-Grove Park, noted the premier's "legacy is homelessness and encampments in every community" since he was elected in 2018.

by: The New York Times

How Romania's Fascist and Communist Pasts Haunt Its Politics

An ultranationalist politician's surge shows how many people would rather forget the country's fascist past, experts say. On Wednesday, a new government was announced that pledged a pro-European path.

by: The West Australian

Katina Curtis: Politicians need both style and substance in their toolkits

Too far towards style-only and you fall into #scottyfrommarketing territory. Too far the other way and people feel abandoned no matter what practical actions leaders are taking.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

As Dutton goes low, Albanese goes nowhere. We're trapped in an era of one-and-done PMs

Shifting and dodging is working for Peter Dutton, even if it foreshadows a Bizarro World election and a dog's breakfast of policies should the Coalition win.

by: FOX59 News

Nation's largest labor union for federal employees rebukes GOP's efforts to end telework

AFGE, the country's largest labor union for federal employees, is fighting back against Republican criticisms that government workers are abusing remote work policies.

by: London Evening Standard

Two Government ministers to sit on assisted dying Bill scrutiny committee

The Bill could see terminally ill adults in England and Wales with less than six months to live be legally allowed to end their lives.

by: Daily Express

Take back criminals or lose out on foreign aid and visa deals, countries told

The Shadow Justice Secretary said deporting 10,500 foreign national offenders is the "number one thing we can do to free-up prison capacity".

by: The Economist

British politics enters the "death zone"

In British politics the death zone is less visceral, but no less serious. Any party that spends too long in the 20s or below in the polls is in deep trouble. Usually only one major party is unlucky enough to be so disliked.

by: Express & Star

Streeting seeks to reassure trans youth amid indefinite puberty blocker ban

Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced an indefinite ban on puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria (Ben Whitley/PA) The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said legislation was being updated on Wednesday to make that order indefinite, and that the ban will be reviewed in 2027.

by: techUK

Nations and Regions 2024 round-up

We are thrilled to present highlights from techUK's Nations and Regions programme of work over the past year, showcasing our key achievements, valuable insights, and defining moments. This year has been marked by meaningful discussions,

by: The Atlantic

Crypto's Legacy Is Finally Clear

The aftermath of the presidential election, however, has left me thinking about crypto's influence differently. Though the white paper that introduced bitcoin's origins and philosophy—something of an urtext for crypto overall—does not discuss politics per se,

by: Mother Jones

Donald Trump Will Need a Police State to Implement His Agenda

Donald Trump has many plans for his return engagement at the White House. Several will require police-state tactics.

by: Daily Post Nigeria

Rivers crisis: I won't inaugurate roads in Wike's LGA if I were evil - Fubara

by: The New York Times

Who Set the Stage for al-Assad's Ouster? There Are Different Answers in the U.S. and Israel.

President Biden says he weakened Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, laying the groundwork for Bashar al-Assad's ouster. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Syrian leader would still be in power had he listened to American advice.

by: The Independent

Nigerian government hits out at Kemi Badenoch after she criticised country

Vice-president Kashim Shettima hits out at the new Tory leader accusing her of "denigrating her country of origin" - while praising Rishi Sunak

by: WLRN

Visit Florida president and CEO Dana Young to step down after six years

Young, who has spent nearly six years at Visit Florida, oversaw the agency's efforts to promote tourism in Florida and helped guide a tourism rebound after COVID-19. The agency received $80 million in state money this year,

by: PBS

Ahead of Trump's return, Biden approves national security memo on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia

The memorandum was approved before Donald Trump takes office in January and it was shaped to help his team build its approach in dealing with the relationships involving America's most prominent adversaries and competitors.

by: London Evening Standard

PM urged to strip UK citizenship from 'jihadi terrorists and Assad supporters'

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch clashed with Sir Keir Starmer over the issue of immigration at Prime Minister's Questions.

by: Politico Europe

PMQs: Starmer wins by taking migration fight to Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch ripped into the government's migration plans — but the PM could easily point to the Tories' own record.

by: Detroit News

Biden approves national security memo on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia ahead of Trump's return

It was shaped to help his team build its approach in dealing with the relationships involving America's most prominent adversaries and competitors.

by: CNN

Latest on Trump's presidential transition as Cabinet picks meet with key senators

Some of Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are continuing to meet with lawmakers today as some key GOP senators appear to be falling in line on the president-elect's nominees. Follow for live updates.

by: MSN

Keir Starmer praises Lanarkshire dad with MND for 'bravery and compassion'

Somerville, from Uddingston, was given the devastating diagnosis in October last year after he began suffering from pulses in his left arm.

by: Middle East Eye

Some German politicians want Syrians to be given plane tickets and cash to leave

Germany, which once welcomed Syrian refugees, froze their asylum claims within hours of the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Now a political debate is raging over their future

by: MSN

U.S. clears Ukraine's request for F-16 support and equipment

The approval was granted after the Ukrainian Government request to buy: ・The Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) ・AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders (SKL) ・Engine Component Improvement Program (CIP) ・Spare and repair parts,

by: MSN

Where Trump, Musk and the U.S. Air Force's next-gen fighter intersect

The defense world was buzzing over the weekend as the U.S. Air Force punted a decision on its futuristic fighter into the new year and into the hands of an administration that could doom it. Why it matters: A shape-shifting,

by: MSN

The hugely different sums of money every council in Wales will get from the Welsh Government in 2025

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by: MSN

Trump's White House return is already pushing Europe and the UK closer together

U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves travelled to Brussels on Monday to convene with her EU counterparts in the first such encounter since Britain left the European Union.

by: Seeking Alpha

3 Things I Think I Think - Strategic Reserves And Stuff

There's increasing chatter about the US government starting a "strategic Bitcoin reserve". But governments don't need to hold reserves of Bitcoin or gold. Read more

by: MSN

Iran's supreme leader blames US and Israel for Bashar al-Assad's fall from power in Syria

Speaking on state television, Ayatollah Khamenei claimed there was "evidence" of the two countries' involvement. View on euronews

by: MSN

New government 'ideally' formed before Trump inauguration, says Irish premier

New government 'ideally' formed before Trump inauguration, says Irish premier - The New York businessman will become the 47th president of the United States on January 20.

by: MSN

Pete Hegseth Confirmation Will Be 'A Very Unpleasant Process for Him and His Family,' Warns Sen. John Cornyn

Cornyn warned Trump secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth his Senate confirmation would be "a very unpleasant process for him and his family." The post Pete Hegseth Confirmation Will Be 'A Very Unpleasant Process for Him and His Family,

by: MSN

Rajya Sabha being run by politics, not rules: Mallikarjun Kharge's big charge on VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

Leading the INDIA bloc charge against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused the Rajya Sabha chairman of being partial towards the government and said the House was "being run by politics,

by: The Mirror

Do you support the farmers' protests? Take our poll and have your say

As farmers take their tractors to Parliament today in a second protest over changes to inheritance tax, we ask if you support them or not

by: USA Today

Cole: Trump plan to kill Education Department won't be easy and must ensure Impact Aid continues

Though he said he's supportive of Trump's plan to shutter the Department of Education, U.S. Rep. Tom Cole isn't sure the agency will actually close.

by: MSN

Home Office considering disused care homes and student flats to house asylum seekers

Home Office considering disused care homes and student flats to house asylum seekers - Government officials look for alternatives to hotels and large sites to house asylum seekers

by: MSN

Last night's news: France withdraws from Chad; Coca-Cola and Heinz sued in US

It happened while you were sleeping. Here's what global agencies recorded during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday. France began the withdrawal of its troops from Chad, starting with removing two Mirage 2000D fighters stationed at the capital airport in N'Djamena,

by: CTV News

Trudeau highlights Kamala Harris presidential defeat as an attack on women's progress

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says women's rights and women's progress is under attack, pointing to the recent defeat of U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris as an example.

by: MSN

The Mark Drakeford interview: 'Baffling' Plaid Cymru and how his budget will benefit you

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by: London Evening Standard

Nature decline and rising temperatures pose risk to UK food security - report

The latest Government report shows UK self-sufficiency broadly unchanged in 20 years, but highlights worsening risks.

by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Chesterfield's mayor is leaving office after 12 years. Two are running to replace him, so far.

Councilman Dan Hurt and Derek Grier, a former councilman and state representative, are both running to replace Chesterfield Mayor Bob Nation in April.

by: Kansas City Star

Missouri's new governor is keeping a lot of the same people in charge. Why that matters

Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe has started rolling out his picks to lead state agencies. Many are familiar names who served under Gov. Mike Parson.

by: MSN

Frustrated with customer service from phone and internet companies? Pa. attorney general wants to fix it.

Often find yourself yelling "agent" or frantically tapping "0″ on your phone screen when you call a company's customer service line? You're not alone. Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry said she's heard residents' complaints,

by: MSN

'Presented 3,000 pages of evidence': Kejriwal-led AAP delegation meets EC over 'mass voter deletion' conspiracy

Chadha raised questions about the transparency of the voter deletion process. "How can the BJP-led central government delete voters' names without informing political parties? It defies protocol for hundreds of voter deletion applications to originate ...

by: MSN

Romanian pro-European parties agree to quickly form broad coalition government

BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romania's pro-European parties reached a firm commitment late on Tuesday to form a governing majority that cordons off the hard right and potentially endorses a single candidate for a re-run of the country's annulled presidential election.

by: MSN

Recent Immigration Surge Has Been Largest in U.S. History

The immigration surge of the past few years has been the largest in U.S. history, surpassing the great immigration boom of the late 1800s and early 1900s, according to a New York Times analysis of government data.

Who Set the Stage for al-Assad's Ouster? There Are Different Answers in the U.S. and Israel.

President Biden says he weakened Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, laying the groundwork for Bashar al-Assad's ouster. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Syrian leader would still be in power had he listened to American advice.

The article from The New York Times, published on December 11, 2024, discusses the ongoing political and military dynamics involving Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the United States, and Israel. It highlights the U.S. and Israeli efforts to push for Assad's ouster due to his regime's brutal suppression of dissent, its alignment with Iran, and its role in regional instability. The piece details how these countries have been supporting opposition groups, imposing sanctions, and engaging in diplomatic efforts to isolate Assad internationally. Despite these pressures, Assad has managed to retain power with support from Russia and Iran, leading to a complex geopolitical standoff. The article also touches on the humanitarian crisis in Syria, the refugee situation, and the broader implications for Middle Eastern politics, including the potential for further conflict or a negotiated settlement.

Read the Full The New York Times Article at:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/us/politics/al-assad-ouster-us-israel.html