• Sat, December 14, 2024

by: Bar & Bench

Ban 'politricks', not student politics: Kerala High Court on plea to ban on campus politics

There cannot be a complete ban on political activities in colleges but harmful practices arising out of student politics should be eliminated, the Kerala H

by: Business Insider

Trump inviting Xi to his inauguration is an audacious power play

Trump invited China's president to his inauguration next year, but the move is likely the latest move to imbalance Xi and reset US-China relations.

by: The Hill

Five ways congressional investigations could change in the next Congress and beyond

The future of congressional investigations could be defined by Republican eagerness to probe private industry and less willingness to defer to the Justice Department, experts say. House

by: Santa Rosa Press Democrat

A look at the whirlwind events that led to the impeachment of South Korea's president

South Korea's parliament voted to impeach embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law decree this month, a shocking stunt that paralyzed the country's politics, halted foreign policy and spooked financial markets.

by: RealClearPolitics

DHS Sec Alejandro Mayorkas: Experts, Our "State-Of-The-Art Technology" Have Not Confirmed Any Drone Sightings

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer on Friday reacted to unexplained drone sightings and declared them to be "cases of mistaken identity where drones are actually small aircraft and people are misidentifying them.

by: Telangana Today

Syria is turning into battleground of geopolitics

The Syria conflict might appear as a domestic civil war aimed at toppling an autocratic ruler but the reality is far more complex with various nations pursuing their strategic interests

by: Doncaster Free Press

Doncaster MP Ed Miliband sets out clean power plan for city and rest of UK

Doncaster MP Ed Miliband has set out his plans to protect households and boost economic growth in Doncaster and across the country as he unveiled his clean power project.

by: Toronto Star

Federal government's two-month GST holiday begins

The federal government announced the plan to temporarily waive the five per cent goods and services tax in a bid to help ease affordability concerns during the holiday season.

by: USA Today

Supreme Court to hear challenge related to California's tough vehicle emissions rules

California wants to move away from gas-powered cars. But fuel producers argue the state is acting as a "quasi-federal regulator on global climate change."

by: UPI

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over martial law attempt

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached Saturday over his short-lived martial law decree, with twelve lawmakers from his own party joining the opposition to pass the motion in the National Assembly.

by: WPRI 12

RI state government hit by major cyberattack; Social Security, bank numbers believed stolen

The hackers accessed RIBridges, the state's online portal for obtaining social services such as SNAP and Medicaid benefits.

by: Buffalo News

Buffalo-area water systems struggle to determine if 100,000 water pipes are lead

Public water agencies in Erie and Niagara counties have yet to identify the material used in more than 100,000 water service lines buried underground, a Buffalo News analysis of state data shows.

by: CNN

Georgian government votes in far-right former soccer player as president

Georgian lawmakers have voted in far-right former soccer star Mikheil Kavelashvili as next president of Georgia, amid mounting popular anger over the government's halt to EU accession talks.

by: The Independent

Trump vows to scrap daylight savings time and looks to axe car crash regulation which highlights Tesla: Live

Navy college football game with reported guests Pete Hegseth, Ron DeSantis, and Daniel Penny in Maryland at 3pm Eastern time

by: CNN

Georgia political crisis deepens as lawmakers vote in far-right ex-soccer player as president

Georgian lawmakers have voted in far-right former soccer star Mikheil Kavelashvili as next president of Georgia, amid mounting popular anger over the government's halt to EU accession talks.

by: Yahoo

Only when migration is under control will politics return to normal

Is Kemi Badenoch getting it wrong? Why did she devote her weekly opportunity to confront the prime minister at last Wednesday's PMQs to immigration when, just outside, there was a massive demonstration by farmers whose grievance might have given her a stronger card to play?

by: The New York Times

Trump's Transition Business Largely Happens After Night Falls

At his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, the president-elect has been hosting diplomatic dinners, announcing cabinet picks and firing off texts to his aides — all after the sun goes down.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Veterans' claims add $1.8 billion, driving budget further into red

After being left with a huge backlog in veterans' financial assistance claims, the government is facing another $3.5 billion in payments.

by: MSN

Georgia elects ex-footballer amid election boycott and unrest

The boycott of the election and the ongoing anti-government demonstrations in the country did not help. Fifty-three-year-old former football player and politician Mikheil Kavelashvili was elected president of Georgia by the electoral college.

by: MSN

Nancy Pelosi hospitalized during congressional trip to Luxembourg

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was hospitalized after she "sustained an injury" during an official congressional visit Friday, according to her spokesman. She was taken to a U.S. military hospital in Landstuhl,

by: MSN

'I can't even read this': MSNBC host gives up trying to figure out Trump Jan. 6 statement

During a segment on Donald Trump's plan to pardon Jan. 6 rioters after he is sworn into office, an exasperated MSNBC host gave up trying to make heads or tails out of comments the presidet-elect made to Time magazine.

by: MSN

Who is Han Duck-soo, South Korea's acting president after Yoon impeachment?

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who became South Korea's acting president after Saturday's impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, is a career technocrat whose wide-ranging experience and reputation for rationality could serve him well in his latest role.

by: MSN

'It's become uncomfortable for me': Jordan Peterson says he's leaving Canada for the U.S.

Jordan Peterson said that he's leaving Canada for the United States and that it had become "uncomfortable" for him in his Toronto neighbourhood. Peterson made the announcement at the beginning of a nearly two-hour sit-down interview with his daughter Mikhaila Peterson,

by: MSN

Dems' New Progressive Leader: 'Diet' Republicanism Won't Work

Texas Rep. Greg Casar talks Trump's lies, Democrat soul searching, and kicking corporate interest "in the shins"

by: MSN

Trump's claim that lowering prices would be 'too hard' spells doom for Black and brown households

Trump's economic populism is as real as his awful spray tan." After President-elect Donald Trump seemingly walked back his pledge […]

by: MSN

Lawmaker explains proposal to merge St. Louis City and County

A Missouri lawmaker's new proposal could set the stage for merging the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County into a single governing entity.

by: MSN

Georgia elects Kavelashvili amidst protests and tensions

The Electoral College elected Mikheil Kavelashvili as the president of Georgia on Saturday, announced the Central Election Commission (CEC). The 53-year-old politician and former soccer player was the only candidate put forward by the ruling Georgian Dream party.

by: MSN

'It isn't right and it isn't fair'

The chairman of Watford Conservatives' monthly column for the Watford Observer.

by: MSN

PM Modi Slams Congress For Disregarding Supreme Court's Shah Bano Verdict For Vote Bank Politics

In his address in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Congress party of repeatedly exploiting and amending the Indian Constitution for their own gain, mentioning the Shah Bano case. PM Modi stated that then-Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi sacrificed the spirit of the Constitution to side with extremists.

by: MSN

'Waging war on science': Researchers worry about their jobs under Trump 2.0

Over the years, Donald Trump hasn't exactly been a champion of science. As president and on the campaign trail, he called climate change a "hoax"; oversaw the rolling back of more than 100 environmental policies;

by: MSN

Han convenes Cabinet meeting

We Welcome Your News Tips] We invite our readers to submit news tips, including photos and videos, to Yonhap News. If your submission is deemed newsworthy, it will undergo the journalistic process by our reporters and,

by: MSN

Outgoing Education Sec. warns of coming 'dark era' with Trump's vow to eliminate the department

Miguel Cardona, from 4th grade teacher to Education Secretary, defends federal agency amid Trump's push to eliminate it, emphasizing its role in public school oversight.

by: MSN

Fetterman embraces second Trump term as Biden heads for the exits

by: MSN

RFK Jr.'s increasing power raises concerns as school vaccinations rates decline

Experts are worried about how President-elect Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy as Health and Human Services secretary will affect vaccination rates for school children, which have been on the decline.

by: MSN

Trump is vowing to pardon Jan. 6 rioters. Allies and critics alike say he needs a refresher.

President-elect Donald Trump's recent "Meet the Press" interview has triggered concerns among allies and critics about his level of awareness of the details of the sprawling investigation into the Capitol attack that has produced hundreds of convictions in the nearly four years since Jan.

by: MSN

INSIDE WINNIPEG POLITICS: Tariff threats, leadership concerns, and Canadian unity

This week on Inside Winnipeg Politics, Royce Koop and Kevin Klein discussed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariff and who is doing it right and completely wrong. The conversation highlights differing approaches by Canadian leaders and raised questions about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's mishandling of the situation.

by: MSN

Mexico and Canada Compete for Trump's Favor as the President-Elect's Tariff Threats Loom Large, Report Says

Trump's rhetoric on tariffs has led some to view his approach as a "divide and conquer" tactic between the two nations

by: MSN

Georgia elects Kavelashvili amid protests and opposition boycott

The Electoral College elected Mikheil Kavelashvili as the president of Georgia on Saturday, as announced by the Central Election Commission (CEC). The 53-year-old politician and former soccer player was the sole candidate proposed by the ruling Georgian Dream party.

by: MSN

Saftu opposes government's early retirement plan, warns of service delivery crisis

Saftu has voiced strong opposition to the government's early retirement initiative for public servants, highlighting potential risks to service delivery and the livelihoods of working-class families

by: MSN

'If I dig up Parliament and find something, will it be mine?' Owaisi in Lok Sabha

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing the BJP-led government of trying to snatch Waqf properties and erode the Urdu language.

by: MSN

Blinken: 'Broad Agreement' Between US and Turkey on Syria

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan say they are aligned in their vision for Syria.

by: MSN

RFK, Jr. is 'focused' on reversing the chronic disease epidemic, says Calley Means

TruMed founder Calley Means addresses Sen. Elizabeth Warren and other Democrats' concerns around RFK, Jr. and his vaccine stance on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'

by: MSN

'Extremely troubling and irresponsible analogy': Trump attorneys blast Bragg for 'dark dream scenario' involving a 'hypothetical dead defendant' to finalize hush ...

and will soon be "the only person who alone composes a branch of government"—and a hypothetical dead defendant. That unhinged contention demonstrates conclusively that DA Bragg and [the DA's office] cannot be trusted to separate their political ...

by: MSN

Mystery Drone Sightings Spark Government Backlash: 'Entirely Unacceptable'

Larry Hogan shared footage online which he said showed several drones flying over his Maryland residence on Thursday night.

by: MSN

South Korean president is impeached over martial law declaration

South Korean lawmakers are set to vote for a second time Saturday on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law.

by: MSN

Pub bombings answers 'no nearer despite repeal'

Julie Hambleton is worried legislation that follows will continue to conceal the truth.

by: MSN

Elon Musk's DOGE bombarded with insider tips on government waste. Here's what they revealed

Republican Senator investigates alleged government waste involving a HUD employee living in Florida while collecting full pay.

by: MSN

Dennis Itumbi's post titled 'Kasongo delivers' tickles Kenyans: "Mlikubali jina"

The Head of Creative Economy and Special Projects Dennis Itumbi has left Kenyans suprised after making a post on Instagram referring William Ruto as Kasongo.

Dennis Itumbi's post titled 'Kasongo delivers' tickles Kenyans: "Mlikubali jina"

The Head of Creative Economy and Special Projects Dennis Itumbi has left Kenyans suprised after making a post on Instagram referring William Ruto as Kasongo.
The article from MSN discusses a humorous social media post by Dennis Itumbi, a Kenyan political figure, where he shared a photo of a man named Kasongo, who was holding a sign that read "Kasongo delivers." Itumbi's caption, "Mlikubali jina," which translates to "You accepted the name," playfully mocks the acceptance of the name Kasongo, which has become a meme in Kenya due to its frequent use in various contexts, often linked to humorous or dubious situations. The post tickled Kenyans, leading to widespread amusement and engagement on social media, with many users sharing their own experiences or interpretations of the name Kasongo. The article highlights how this simple post reflects the Kenyan public's ability to find humor in everyday situations and the playful nature of Kenyan online interactions.

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https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/dennis-itumbi-s-post-titled-kasongo-delivers-tickles-kenyans-mlikubali-jina/ar-AA1vNyvz

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