Sun, December 15, 2024

by: Politico

Conservative Catholics hope to wield new influence in Trump's second administration

Joe Biden will leave the White House in January as only the second Catholic to occupy it. But a number of Catholics are expected to soon fill the ranks of Donald Trump's administration.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Workers bear more budget burden as company revenues slip

A slowdown in China amid fears of the fallout from the Trump presidency will wipe $8.5 billion from a federal budget already bleeding red ink.

by: Couriermail

Peter Dutton comeback a shock blow for Anthony Albanese

In the more than a century of Australian political history, the nation's electorate has overwhelmingly been pretty forgiving of the missteps of federal governments in their first term in office.

by: Daily Express

Keir Starmer blasted over free trade flip-flop as UK enters major new post-Brexit deal

The Prime Minister dismissed the previous government's deal as economically irrelevant, now he's celebrating our entry.

by: cnbctv18

Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar revisits 2014 controversies and leadership missteps in new memoir

Aiyar, In his forthcoming book 'A Maverick in Politics' published by Juggernaut, talks about his early days in politics, navigating through the Narasimha Rao years, his time as a minister in UPA I, his Rajya Sabha term and then his

by: The Pioneer

Atishi claims Centre settling Rohingyas in Delhi; 'false narrative', says Hardeep Puri

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, accusing the BJP-led Centre of settling "a large number of illegal Rohingyas" in different parts of the city. With the AAP

by: Business Standard

Atishi accuses Centre of settling Rohingyas in Delhi; Puri denies claim

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, accusing the BJP-led Centre of settling "a large number of illegal Rohingyas" in different parts of the city.

by: The New York Times

Weeks of Upheaval Have Paralyzed This South American Nation. Here's Why.

Protests in Bolivia triggered by a feud between the president and a political rival have caused turmoil. One fallout: fuel shortages that have left drivers lining up for gas for days.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Inside the race to bring the five remaining Bali Nine home

The sensitivities were so great that the families of the five men were told they could not be in Darwin to greet them when they landed.

by: Business Today

'Pranab should've been PM, Manmohan President...': Mani Shankar Aiyar highlights Congress's 'doomed' move behind 2014 poll loss

On the matter of Pranab Mukherjee's potential role, Aiyar argued that Pranab's health, vigour, and political experience made him a better fit to lead the government. In contrast, Manmohan Singh, despite his distinguished service,

by: Sydney Morning Herald

'Culture of control': Minister threatens council over 'silencing' dissent

Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig has warned Georges River Council to do better over claims it has shut down criticism of its actions by councillors.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Teals unconvinced by Dutton's nuclear plan as Chalmers cites $4 trillion loss to economy

As the treasurer declared next year's federal election a referendum on nuclear power, the teal MPs who would be essential to a Coalition minority government emphasised the risks.

by: The Times of Northwest Indiana

Holcomb will hang around Statehouse after term as governor ends

The official portrait of the state's 51st chief executive was unveiled Friday by Gov. Eric Holcomb and added to the Indiana Governors' Portrait Collection.

by: Sky News Australia

Victorian government slammed for prioritising 'demands of activists' with refusal to bring back Australia Day parade

The Victorian government has been accused of putting the "demands of activists" ahead of the preferences of mainstream Australians after it confirmed it would not bring back the state's Australia Day parade.

by: Reuters

Macron has a new prime minister but the same old problems

When veteran centrist Francois Bayrou, France's new prime minister, was education minister in the 1990s, his plan to increase subsidies for private schools led to nationwide protests. He quickly caved in and would stay in the post for four more years.

by: RealClearPolitics

Government Should Not Legitimate Systemic-Racism Confessions

Denizens of the nation’s colleges and universities take perverse pride in proclaiming that America – including higher education – embodies

by: The Financial Times

Restitution, wrangling and renewal in Benin

The soldiers, disappointed not to find any of the kingdom's legendary treasure, raised a French flag and drank Béhanzin's gin. Some hours later, they started digging in one of the palaces. A cache of royal objects was revealed: sceptres, statues and ornately sculpted doors.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Liberal moderates were in the 'winner's circle' under Turnbull. It's a different story now

In 2019, there were about 22 members in the group that champions socially progressive causes. Now there are just 12 committed to staying on past the next election.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Five remaining Bali Nine members free men as they arrive back in Australia

Australians Matthew Norman, Michael Czugaj, Scott Rush, Martin Stephens and Si Yi Chen were accompanied back to Australia by government officials on a commercial flight on Sunday.

by: The Independent

Keir Starmer is behaving like a civil servant, not a prime minister, and it's a disaster

He says all the right things, but why listen when so little seems to be getting done? Isabel Hardman looks at the internal power struggle inside the government and why the certain type of person getting the PM's ear means he's struggling to connect with anyone

by: MSN

Argentina President Javier Milei Granted Italy Citizenship, Decision Sparks Outrage

The Italian government has granted Argentine President Javier Milei citizenship in recognition of his Italian heritage, a move that has sparked outrage across Argentina, according to a report by The New York Times.

by: MSN

Dockworkers' union VP says Trump understands 'hard work, sacrifices and dedication' of members

The vice president of a union representing thousands of dockworkers said Trump understands "the importance of the work our members do every single day."

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Dutton's nuclear plan assumes $4 trillion loss to economy: Chalmers

Chalmers blasted "economic insanity" behind the opposition's assumption that the country will be using 40 per cent less electricity by the middle of the century.

by: MSN

Cong and BJP should stop invoking Savarkar, Nehru for their politics: Aaditya Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday said Congress and the BJP should stop blaming Jawaharlal Nehru or Vinayak Damodar Savarkar for the sake of their politics, and instead talk about f

by: ABC

Trump picks Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes to head intelligence advisory board

Donald Trump tapped former California Rep. Devin Nunes as chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board as part of a series of announcements on Saturday.

by: MSN

Mahayuti cabinet to be sworn-in at 4 pm: Who's in and who's out?

Out of its 20 cabinet berths, the BJP is likely to leave some vacant as some new faces are expected to be inducted into the state cabinet. The Shiv Sena is also likely to induct some new faces, while some ministers from the previous Mahayuti government are likely to be dropped by Eknath Shinde's faction.

by: MSN

Trump's executive action strategy: Go ahead, sue me

Even proponents of unilateral moves such as restricting birthright citizenship and rejecting federal spending measures expect them to face litigation. That's part of the plan.

by: MSN

Blinken says US has had 'direct contact' with Syria's HTS rebels who toppled al-Assad

Speaking at a press conference in the Jordanian city Aqaba, Blinken said that America and its allies 'have an important stake in helping the Syrian people chart this new path.' View on euronews

by: MSN

Advocates call for change as Indigenous employment in N.W.T. gov't hits record low

Two years after the Northwest Territories government established a plan to hire and retain more Indigenous staff, Indigenous representation in the territorial public service has hit a record low.

by: The New York Times

Trump Names Richard Grenell for 'Special Missions' Role

A combative loyalist and the president-elect's former ambassador to Germany, Mr. Grenell had hoped to be secretary of state.
Sat, December 14, 2024

by: Sky

It's called the English Devolution Bill - but 'devolution' it is not in our lopsided United Kingdom

Ensuring fairness between all the citizens of the UK is a permanent headache for any Westminster government. The word "devolution" implies England will be getting some of what the other nations have got.

by: The Daily Star

Unite to build a fair, inclusive Bangladesh

BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said his party aims to build a democratic, fair and inclusive Bangladesh through the united efforts of everyone.

by: Business Standard

Ram Mandir workers honoured, hands of those behind Taj Mahal cut off: UP CM

He also mentioned that workers in the fine cloth industry in history also had their hands chopped off, destroying a whole tradition and legacy

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Australia's damning of Israel is poisonous. I say that as an ex-Labor minister

Israel has the right under international law to use military force to defend its very existence. The Albanese government's response is despicable.

by: KIRO-TV

Trump gets warm welcome as he watches Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny

Hegseth along with fellow Army veterans Rep. Mike Waltz, Trump's incoming national security adviser, and Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to serve as director of intelligence, posted a short video on X shortly before the game to make their allegiances clear.

by: Business Standard

PM Modi exposed Cong's violating of Constitution for years: BJP leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday "exposed" the Congress by presenting "facts" on how the party tore apart the Constitution and hurt its soul just for the sake of power, BJP MPs, including Union ministers,

by: The Punch Newspapers

Milking Nigeria to death

THE Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has pointedly employed the milking-the-cow-to-death metaphor to warn political leaders against the monumental corruption eviscerating the country's monolithic economy and short-changing the people.

by: moneycontrol.com

Indian government issues AI Deepfake warning, shares tips for detection and staying protected

CERT-In has warned about the rising threats of AI-generated deepfakes, citing risks like misinformation, financial fraud, and privacy violations. It urges users to verify content sources, identify anomalies,

by: KGOU

Luigi Mangione retains high-profile former prosecutor as defense lawyer

by: Business Standard

Entire country BJP's family, but some put it at one family's feet: Rajnath

In a veiled attack at the Congress, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said while the BJP considers the entire country as its family, there are "some people" who have put it at the feet of the leaders of "one family" for its benefit.

by: MSN

Donald Trump Settles Defamation Suit with ABC News and George Stephanopoulos

Donald Trump has settled his defamation lawsuit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos. The news organization and Stephanopoulos have agreed to donate $15 million to a presidential foundation (which is often a presidential library or museum) and will pay $1 million of Trump's legal fees.

by: MSN

Google's New 'Woke' Ad Slammed by Fox Host and Some Conservatives Online

A new Google holiday shopping ad featuring a nonbinary influencer has drawn criticism from Fox News host Sean Hannity and other conservatives online.

by: MSN

Nancy Pelosi Has Hip Replacement After Fall in Luxembourg

Krager said Pelosi had a "successful hip replacement and is well on the mend." Pelosi exited party leadership after Democrats lost the House majority in the 2022

by: MSN

President-elect Trump takes in Army-Navy game with powerhouse posse

President-elect Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance and others arrived in a suite for the 125th edition of the Army-Navy game Saturday in Landover, Maryland.

by: MSN

REBECCA GRANT: America has a drone problem, and no one is in charge

President-elect Donald Trump wants to create an Iron Dome missile shield over the United States. But what about the drones flying underneath it? "Mystery Drone sightings all over the Country. Can this really be happening without our government's knowledge.

by: MSN

Pelosi has hip replacement surgery at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after a fall

Pelosi thanked the staff at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and the hospital in Luxembourg, where she was also treated, for their excellent care and kindness.'

by: Newsweek

Trump Weighs In on 'Mystery Drone Sightings': 'Shoot Them Down'

President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that "mystery drones" recently spotted in New Jersey and other parts of the country should be shot down.

by: The New York Times

Trump Brings Hegseth to Watch Army-Navy Game

President-elect Donald J. Trump attended the annual Army-Navy football game in Maryland on Saturday with Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice for defense secretary, sending a message of support ahead of Senate confirmation hearings that are likely to take place next month.

Keir Starmer is behaving like a civil servant, not a prime minister, and it's a disaster

He says all the right things, but why listen when so little seems to be getting done? Isabel Hardman looks at the internal power struggle inside the government and why the certain type of person getting the PM's ear means he's struggling to connect with anyone

The article from The Independent discusses Keir Starmer's potential path to becoming the UK's next prime minister, highlighting his background, political journey, and current standing within the Labour Party. Starmer, a former human rights lawyer and Director of Public Prosecutions, has led Labour since April 2020, focusing on transforming the party from its more left-wing stance under Jeremy Corbyn to a more centrist position. His leadership has seen Labour recover in the polls, with recent by-election victories and a significant lead over the Conservatives. Despite facing internal party challenges, including criticism over his stance on issues like Brexit and his handling of antisemitism allegations, Starmer has managed to reposition Labour as a credible alternative to the Conservative government. The article also touches on his personal life, his knighthood, and his approach to politics, which emphasizes competence and a return to traditional Labour values while appealing to a broader electorate.

Read the Full The Independent Article at:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-prime-minister-labour-b2662812.html


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