• Fri, December 13, 2024

by: Firstpost

Why is France set to get its fourth PM in 12 months?

Elizabeth Borne, Gabriel Attal, and Michel Barnier - and is now set to get its fourth. But why has this been such a tumultuous year in French politics and for President Emmanuel Macron?

by: Independent Record

Sheehy meets with cabinet nominees, endorses Defense pick

Pete Hegseth, the incoming president's pick for secretary of defense who has been caught up in a barrage of controversy, secured Tim Sheehy's endorsement.

by: Raleigh News & Observer

Timeline: How NC GOP lawmakers expanded their power, increased government secrecy

Republican legislative leaders have made many changes since 2011 to expand their control over state government while expanding secrecy about its operations.

by: The Daily Telegraph

The great trolling of Justin Trudeau: Why Donald Trump won't leave Canadian PM alone

President-elect has threatened a tariff war on multiple countries, but the 'governor of the 51st state' will always be a special target

by: The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

Pressure on Ernst, a veteran and senator, shows what's next for those who oppose Trump

Ernst faced an onslaught of criticism from within her own party, including threats of a potential primary challenge in 2026, when she appeared cool to Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth

by: 10 News

Vanderbilt Poll highlights Tennesseans' concerns and views post-election

Overall, the poll shows the election had little impact on Tennesseans' stances on key issues. A notable difference was the increased approval for state lawmakers since May, despite the poll showing leaders often holding positions on some issues that are out of step with Tennesseans.

by: floridaphoenix

DeSantis dilemma on Senate pick and the MAGA-Florida connection

When Ron DeSantis sidles up next to Donald Trump Saturday in Landover, Maryland, to watch the Army-Navy football game, the topic of whom the Florida governor appoints to the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Marco Rubio might be a topic of conversation.

by: Time

How Estrangement Has Become an Epidemic in America

According to our research, today, 1 in 2 adults is estranged from a close relative,' write Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson.

by: The Financial Times

South African politician Helen Zille: 'The ANC has to come apart'

The Democratic Alliance chair on governing in coalition, battling corruption under Jacob Zuma — and the trouble with 'everything must fall'

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Millions fewer Australians to drive electric cars or have rooftop solar under Dutton's vision

The opposition leader has declared, if elected, he will shift the energy grid to net zero emissions by 2050 for $331 billion - $260 billion less than the Albanese government's plan.

by: USA Today

Who is Ron Johnson? What to know about Trump's nominee for US ambassador to Mexico

President-elect Donald Trump selected Ron D. Johnson, former U.S Army Green Beret and diplomat, as his choice for U.S. ambassador to Mexico.

by: The Globe and Mail

Trudeau accused of throwing Freeland under the bus as he courts Carney for government

Conservatives accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of throwing Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland under the bus just days before she is set to table the fall economic update, as he tries to recruit former central banker Mark Carney into his government.

by: FOX59 News

Sen. Blumenthal says mysterious drones spotted recently 'should be shot down, if necessary'

Conn., said the mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey over the past few weeks, and most recently in Connecticut, should be "shot down, if necessary."

by: MSNBC

Chris Wray is taking a key guardrail of democracy with him when he leaves the FBI

The FBI director says he's resigning at the end of Biden's term. His departure clears the way for Trump to install a loyalist to lead the agency.

by: Toronto Star

Doug Ford government's bill would allow municipal councillors to be fired for misconduct

Municipal politicians could be fired for serious misconduct — and barred from running for four years — under new legislation introduced by the provincial government.

by: FOX59 News

'Politically motivated' FBI treated conservatives like domestic terrorists on Wray's watch: whistleblower

FBI Director Wray's resignation sparks debate over "political weaponization," with an FBI whistleblower linking bias to post-9/11 reforms and incentivized crime forecasting.

by: MSN

Syria updates: EU launches 'air bridge' for humanitarian aid

The European Union announced a major humanitarian effort for Syrians after the overthrow of Assad. G7 leaders are also set to discuss support for an "inclusive and nonsectarian" government in Syria. DW has more.

by: MSN

Amazon, Meta Are Both Donating $1 Million to Donald Trump's Inauguration Fund

Amazon and Meta, seeking to get in Donald Trump's good graces, are each giving $1 million to the president-elect's inauguration fund. Trump has previously lashed out at both Meta and Amazon, among other Big Tech companies,

by: MSN

Himanta Biswa Sarma cautions Mamata Banerjee against leading 'dead' INDIA bloc

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday declared the INDIA bloc "dead" and urged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to avoid leading a coalition that, he claimed, "will never be revived.

by: MSN

Switching to Traditional Medicare Costs Government More: KFF Study

Study also suggests some older Americans may struggle to access care through Medicare Advantage private for-profit insurers.

by: MSN

'Kurdish leaders warnings went unheeded for years and years'

Since the fall of Assad, western capitals have been voicing concern about the risk of ISIS militants exploiting the political vacuum in Syria. FRANCE 24's Emily Boyle reports. Thousands of former militants are currently being detained in prisons and camps controlled by the Kurds.

by: MSN

Kurds and HTS: Tensions rise in Syria's fragile new government

Led by the former Harakat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) member Abu Mohammad al-Julani, the rebels' efforts are currently focused on transitioning into the provisional Syrian Salvation Government (SSG). Following the collapse of Assad's regime, Syria has embarked ...

by: MSN

Durham MP pens letter to Government amid financial crisis at St Cuthbert's Hospice

Durham MP Mary Kelly Foy has written a letter to the Government asking them to "urgently step in" and help St Cuthbert's Hospice.

by: MSN

Gauteng government's R52 million land acquisition sparks controversy over heritage site

Gauteng's decision to allocate R52 million for land acquisition in Cullinan faces backlash from the DA, citing concerns over unmarked graves and the preservation of cultural heritage.

by: MSN

Tariffs, crypto, and interest rates set to dominate 2025 economic agenda

by: MSN

US News Live Today December 13, 2024: Don Jr and new GF Bettina Anderson visit Mar-a-Lago, greeted by Trump as the pair 'paraded their love for all to see'

Get real-time breaking news updates on the biggest event unfolding in the United States, including election, politics, economics, crime, viral and more.

by: MSN

What Americans think about Trump nominees Gabbard, Hegseth, Kennedy and Rubio: AP-NORC poll

Americans may have elected Donald Trump in November, but that doesn't mean they have high confidence in his ability to choose well-qualified people for his cabinet according to a new AP-NORC poll. (AP

by: MSN

Fracking approved in Ohio State Park amid protests and community outcry

Despite community backlash and protests from the anti-fracking groups, the Oil and Gas Land Management Commission approved a nomination for hundreds of acres in Salt Fork State Park, northeast of Cambridge.

by: MSN

Neighbours have their domestic politics, we should be mature: Jaishankar

Jaishankar was responding to a query from Congress lawmaker Manish Tewari regarding the state of India's relations with its neighbours during question hour in the Lok Sabha

by: MSN

While the MK parties and manoeuvres to take control of KZN government, KZN ANC caught between elections failure and elective congress

The current ANC KZN leadership has been described as 'the weakest ever' but the party's national leaders have postponed a decision on whether to disband it.

by: MSN

Blinken: US and Turkey have 'broadment agreement' on what's next for Syria

The US secretary of state was in the Turkish capital, Ankara, to discuss the latest developments in neighbouring Syria.

by: MSN

Gov. Youngkin calls for ban on 'sanctuary cities'

Gov. Glenn Youngkin called for a ban on "sanctuary cities" and says localities implementing such practices would lose state funding.

by: MSN

India News Live Today December 13, 2024: 'Who failed really': KT Rama speaks up against Allu Arjun's arrest

by: MSN

PM Modi, LoP Rahul Gandhi and other leaders pay tribute to martyrs of Parliament Attack 2001

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Union HM Amit Shah, Union Ministers JP Nadda,

by: MSN

'Politics Isn't My Profession...': Nitin Gadkari Opens Up About His Work Ethics - IEC 2024

Talking at Times Network's India Economic Conclave 2024, Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, shared that politics is not his profession and believes that politics is an instrument of socio-economic reform.

by: MSN

Government unveils its 'most ambitious' plan to power homes without oil and gas

Government unveils its 'most ambitious' plan to power homes without oil and gas - Experts say plan will help avoid repeats of recent energy price crises, by weaning Britain off its reliance on foreign

by: MSN

Georgian opposition declares non-recognition of presidential election

Opposition political groups in Georgia, including Coalition for Change, Unity - National Movement, Strong Georgia and Gakharia for Georgia, have announced that they do not recognise the legitimacy of the presidential election scheduled for 14 December.

by: MSN

World News Live Today December 13, 2024: NYT Connections Today: See hints and answers for December 13

Get real-time updates on international politics, economic changes, conflicts, and environmental issues. Access the latest breaking news and in-depth stories as they happen, keeping you informed of events shaping the world.

by: MSN

White House: No evidence drone sightings pose a national security or public safety threat

The White House says a review of the reported drone sightings flying over sensitive areas in New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region has so far revealed no evidence of a "national security or a public safety threat or have a foreign nexus.

by: MSN

Protests in Georgia: US imposes visa restrictions on officials and law enforcement

According to the US Department of State, the United States has imposed visa restrictions on those responsible for and involved in undermining democracy in Georgia. These include ministers and law enforcement officials.

by: MSN

Government Increases University Student Flight Ticket Subsidy To RM400

For tertiary students in Sabah and Sarawak, there is an additional state subsidy of RM600 for flight tickets bringing the total to RM1000. The post Government Increases University Student Flight Ticket Subsidy To RM400 appeared first on iMoney Malaysia.

by: MSN

Blinken meets Erdogan as forces backed by US, Turkey clash in Syria

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Turkey on Thursday for talks focused on a critical aspect of establishing stability in Syria: clashes in the north of the country between U.S.-backed Kurdish forces and Turkey-backed rebels.

by: MSN

Trump team eyes preemptive strikes on Islamic Republic's nuclear sites

The move would mark a significant change from previously established US policy on diplomacy and sanctions when dealing with Tehran.

by: MSN

Defence Sec: COBRA meeting held to see 'stable transition' in Syria

Defence Secretary John Healey reveals a COBRA meeting has been held to see a 'stable, peaceful and orderly transition' in Syria.

by: MSN

Time running out for Iowans to get Real ID

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix has been lauded for his maturity, and listening to him speak about leadership, it's easy to understand why.

by: MSN

Albanese government has gone 'completely off the rails'

Menzies Research Centre Senior Fellow Nick Cater says the Albanese government has gone "completely off the rails".

by: MSN

Government publishes major action plan to decarbonise grid by 2030

Government publishes major action plan to decarbonise grid by 2030 - Ed Miliband has announced a comprehensive roadmap to achieving Labour's 95% clean power target by 2030.

by: MSN

"Meeting was about Mumbai Mahapalika Elections", Eknath Shinde on meeting with Shiv Sena MPs, MLAs

While speaking on the meeting with Shiv Sena's current and former MPs, MLAs and corporators from Mumbai at the residence of party leader Deepak Kesarkar, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said, "Today's meeting was about Mumbai Mahapalika

"Meeting was about Mumbai Mahapalika Elections", Eknath Shinde on meeting with Shiv Sena MPs, MLAs

While speaking on the meeting with Shiv Sena's current and former MPs, MLAs and corporators from Mumbai at the residence of party leader Deepak Kesarkar, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said, "Today's meeting was about Mumbai Mahapalika
The article from MSN discusses a meeting between Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena MPs and MLAs, which was primarily focused on strategizing for the upcoming Mumbai Mahapalika (Municipal Corporation) elections. Shinde emphasized that the discussions were centered around election preparations and not on any other political maneuvers or alliances. He highlighted the importance of unity and effective planning to ensure a strong performance in the elections, aiming to secure a significant number of seats for Shiv Sena. The meeting also touched upon the broader political landscape and the need to address local issues to appeal to the electorate.

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