• Thu, December 12, 2024

by: The Jamaica Observer

What is the ground saying?

The ground is also saying that the safe seats will remain safe as party loyalists are not inclined to vote outside of their traditional seats unless there is a very attractive alternative. The marginal seats, as they stand, will remain where they are.

by: Arutz Sheva

A perverse alliance between Western Leftists and murderous Jihadis

by: Associated Press

European Central Bank likely to cut rates while weighing US trade concerns and France's chaos

The European Central Bank is releasing its its decision on interest rates and a rate cut is a foregone conclusion.

by: Couriermail

Peter Dutton to 'work with the state government' to remove Indigenous flag from Sydney Harbour Bridge

Peter Dutton has doubled down on his controversial election pledge to remove Indigenous flags from official events, saying he will "work with the state government" in NSW to take down the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag from Sydney Harbour Bridge.

by: The Financial Express

Elon Musk shatters records: First person to cross $400 billion net worth as business and politics align

Tesla's stock has also soared by 65% since the election of Donald Trump, who has pledged to accelerate the rollout of self-driving vehicles and curtail tax credits benefiting Tesla's competitors.

by: english.mathrubhumi

Behind the BJP's allegations: What Soros' connections to Congress mean for Indian politics

The Congress party is facing mounting pressure as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) escalates its attack, linking the Nehru-Gandhi family to controversial Hungarian-American businessman George Soros. T

by: Business Standard

Senior YSRCP leader quits citing personal reasons, flags 'lack of respect'

Senior YSRCP leader and former Andhra Pradesh minister M Srinivasa Rao (Avanti) on Thursday resigned from the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led party, citing 'personal reasons', even as he alleged there was no respect for functionaries and cadres in the organisation.

by: HuffPost

Kari Lake's New Trump-Announced Gig Has Critics Fuming

Lake lost the Arizona governor election to Democrat Katie Hobbs in 2022 and a U.S. Senate election to Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) in November. She repeatedly claimed election fraud in her 2022 loss and pushed Trump's own 2020 election lies.

by: Swarajya

National Sports Governance Bill: Modi Government's Step Towards Ending Federation Politics And Ensuring Athlete Welfare

The government's introduction of the National Sports Governance Bill 2024 aims to address the long-standing issues of factionalism and mismanagement within National Sports Federations (NSFs), providing a solution to restore transparency and accountability in the functioning of sports bodies.

by: B92

The Government of Serbia announced: They made important decisions

Today, the Government of Serbia decided that the Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure should make publicly available all the documents at their disposal regarding the canopy in Novi Sad.

by: Politico

Some Democrats want to thaw their frosty relationship with Elon Musk

Democrats had soured on the richest man on the planet. But a few are starting to wonder if that was a mistake.

by: THE WEEK

How Assad's dictatorial regime rose and fell in Syria

Syrian opposition forces have captured the capital city of Damascus and forced the country's president, Bashar al-Assad, to flee. This marks the first time in over half a century that a member of the Assad family will not rule Syria — and represents a seismic shift in the Middle East.

by: Toronto Star

Trudeau government's carbon price has had 'minimal' effect on inflation and food costs, study concludes

Carbon pricing had a small impact on the rate of inflation over the past five years, when the climate policy was responsible for a "small fraction" of the surge in

by: Daily Express

Court waiting lists hit new record high and show scale of out-of-control criminal system

More victims of crime are facing agonising waits for justice as the number of cases waiting to be heard hit a new record high, figures show. The Crown Court backlog hit a staggering 73,015 in September,

by: USA Today

Justin Trudeau renews a complicated relationship with Donald Trump

The prime minister, in a fraught political moment, must deal with Trump's tariff threats, posing a risk and an opportunity.

by: MSN

Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency

President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and is pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes.

by: MSN

Tusk says he will protect broadcasters TVN and Polsat from hostile takeovers

By Wojciech Kosc in Warsaw Poland's largest private television networks, TVN and Polsat, will be added to the list of strategic companies protected from hostile takeovers by foreign-linked entities, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on December 11.

by: MSN

Israeli government 'disappointed' with Australia voting in favour of UN motion

Sky News host Rita Panahi discusses Israeli government official's reaction to Australia voting for an unconditional ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

by: MSN

Court filings tie powerful Oakland family to ousted mayor and scheme to sway election

by: MSN

JESSE WATTERS: The train's departing from Mar-a-Lago and everyone's scrambling for a seat

Fox News host Jesse Watters discusses how more and more prominent figures are stepping up in support of President-elect Donald Trump on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'

by: MSN

Syrian political process should take place without outside interference

The inter-Syrian dialogue and political process in Syria after the stepping down of President Bashar Assad should take place without outside interference and in Damascus, the head of the Syrian opposition's Moscow Platform,

by: MSN

Cabinet approves 'one nation, one election', likely to bring comprehensive bill

The Union Cabinet has approved the "One Nation, One Election", a significant move aimed at streamlining the electoral process. A comprehensive bill is expected to follow this decision, paving the way for unified elections across the nation.

by: MSN

What is 'one nation, one election' bill? How it will change the way the polls are conducted in India

The Union Cabinet approved the "One Nation, One Election" bill, aiming to hold simultaneous Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections. Supporters cite cost savings, improved efficiency, and higher voter turnout.

by: MSN

Syrian rebels burn tomb of Hafez al-Assad as Assad dynasty ends

Syrian rebel fighters have destroyed the tomb of former president Hafez al-Assad, father of ousted president Bashar al-Assad, in a symbolic move marking the end of the Assad family's 54-year rule. Videos online show armed rebels,

by: MSN

South Korea's Yoon vows to fight 'until the very last minute'

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday vowed to fight "until the very last minute," in a defiant address defending his shock decision to declare martial law and deploy troops to the country's parliament last week.

by: MSN

World War III predictions coming true? NATO plans big spending hike on missiles, radars, and jets to counter Russian threat

NATO is deliberating a substantial increase in its defence spending benchmark, potentially raising the target from 2% to 3% of GDP by 2030. The move reflects growing concerns over Russian aggression and a push for Europe to reduce reliance on US military support.

by: MSN

Civil servants join Tbilisi protests despite government threats

Demonstrators marched from Republic Square to the parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue in the city centre, blocking traffic and uniting with the main rally. The protest has entered its 14th day, with participants emphasizing peaceful demonstration despite tensions.

by: MSN

Citizens left frustrated after Yoon's fourth public address

President Yoon Suk Yeol's fourth emergency public address on Thursday ignited widespread disappointment and anger, as citizens accused him of sidestepping accountability and justifying his controversial actions.

by: MSN

Zelensky furious over Orban-Putin phone call

Ukrainian President Zelensky is outraged by the telephone conversation between Hungarian Prime Minister Orban and Russian President Putin. 'No one should boost [their] personal image at the expense of unity,

by: MSN

Syria rebel leader vows to shut down notorious Assad prisons

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani also said he would dissolve the former regime's security forces, in a statement seen by Reuters.

by: MSN

US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products

The Biden administration plans to raise tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businesses. The notice from the U.S. Trade Representative's office said tariffs on Chinese-made solar wafers and polysilicon will rise to 50% and duties on certain tungsten products will

by: MSN

New Jersey, home to many oil and gas producers, eyes fees to fight climate change

It's not an accident that "The Sopranos," the quintessential show about New Jersey, opens with its main character driving past gasoline and oil storage tanks along the New Jersey Turnpike. From the outskirts of New York to the Delaware River shoreline across from Philadelphia,

by: MSN

Italy's Meloni meets with the King and Queen of Spain

Italian premier Giorgia Meloni met on Wednesday with Spain's royals, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, during their visit to Rome.

by: MSN

Novina Pillay joins DA: Reshaping opposition politics ahead of 2026

Novina Pillay's defection from ActionSA intensifies opposition-bloc tension ahead of the local government elections in two years' time.

by: MSN

Mayor and council seats expected to see pay raise in hopes to motivate youth into running for office

Mayor and City Council's seats will be receiving a $5,000 pay increase after the motion to approve was made during the last council meeting of the year.

by: MSN

South Korean parliament impeaches police chief and justice minister over martial law

South Korea's National Assembly voted Thursday to impeach the national police chief and the justice minister over their enforcement of martial law last week. The opposition-controlled assembly plans to submit a second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol later in the day after the first motion last Saturday

by: MSN

UN General Assembly demands ceasefire in Gaza and backs UN agency helping Palestinian refugees

The Palestinians urged U.N. member nations to support resolutions demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and backing the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees that Israel has moved to ban. The 193 nations in the U.

by: MSN

Steve Bannon warns GOP Congress will give wealthy and corporations 'massive' tax breaks

Steve Bannon warns GOP Congress will give wealthy and corporations 'massive' tax breaks - Bannon has advocated for raising taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations

by: MSN

Farage makes shock prediction about fate of Tory party and it's not good news for Kemi

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

PNG asylum seekers stripped of government-provided housing and healthcare under new deal

The asylum seekers were sent to PNG more than a decade ago under an offshore processing deal with Australia, which has since ended.

by: MSN

Area Senators discuss infrastructure and economic growth in region

In attendance was Sen. Mike Wilson, Sen. Robby Mills, Sen. Max Wise, Sen. David Givens, and Senate President Rob Stivers.

by: MSN

South Korean president says martial law was an act of governance and denies rebellion charges

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol said his martial law decree was an act of governance that cannot be the subject of investigations and doesn't amount to rebellion. View on euronews

by: MSN

New era in Syria: Opposition fighters destroy Hafez al-Assad's tomb, vows security and stability

Syria's new administration vows security and stability post-Assad, as citizens seek justice and rebuild. Posted: 11 December 2024 | Last updated: 11 December 2024

by: MSN

'Pray For Long, Healthy Life': PM Modi Wishes NCP Chief Sharad Pawar On His 84th Birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended wishes to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on his 84th birthday and prayed for his long and healthy life. "Birthday wishes to Rajya Sabha MP and senior leader Sharad Pawar Ji.

by: MSN

Syria: What Comes After the Despot?

This week, millions of Syrians are celebrating the end of Bashar al-Assad's bloody dictatorship. The rapid advance of Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) and collapse of the Assad regime caught many observers by surprise,

by: MSN

Lame-duck Biden threatens to veto bipartisan plan that would allow Trump to appoint more federal judges

President Biden will veto a bipartisan measure that would have filled more federal judgeships across the country, White House officials said Tuesday, raising questions about the true "motivating force" behind the bill as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.

by: MSN

Trump's DOJ secretly obtained records of his FBI pick Kash Patel, lawmakers, staffers and media in leak investigations

The Justice Department secretly obtained phone records from two members of Congress and 43 staffers - including Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI - during sweeping leak investigations during Trump's first term,

by: MSN

"Meeting Adani is not sin": Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai slams DMK and Congress

K Annamalai defended his meeting with Gautam Adani. Congress and DMK criticized the meeting. Congress denied BJP's allegations of links to George Soros. The BJP questioned Congress's relationship with Soros.

"Meeting Adani is not sin": Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai slams DMK and Congress

K Annamalai defended his meeting with Gautam Adani. Congress and DMK criticized the meeting. Congress denied BJP's allegations of links to George Soros. The BJP questioned Congress's relationship with Soros.
The article discusses Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai's defense of his meeting with Gautam Adani, the head of the Adani Group, amidst political controversy. Annamalai criticized the DMK and Congress for their accusations, stating that meeting Adani is not a sin and that these parties are attempting to tarnish his image due to their fear of BJP's growing influence in Tamil Nadu. He highlighted the hypocrisy of DMK leaders who have previously met with Adani without backlash. Annamalai also mentioned that the meeting was part of his duty as a parliamentarian to discuss development projects for Tamil Nadu, including the establishment of a new airport in Chennai. He further attacked the DMK for their alleged involvement in corruption and for not contributing to the state's development.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-in/politics/government/meeting-adani-is-not-sin-tamil-nadu-bjp-chief-annamalai-slams-dmk-and-congress/ar-AA1vI1TS

Like: 👍