• Tue, December 17, 2024

by: Firstpost

Why did German Chancellor Olaf Scholz face no-confidence vote and lose? What next?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a no-confidence motion, paving the way for early general elections on February 23, 2025. Scholz's defeat had been expected after his three-way coalition collapsed last month.

by: NPR

Canada's finance minister resigns, posing biggest test of Trudeau's political career

The stunning move raised questions about how much longer the prime minister of nearly 10 years — whose popularity has plummeted due to concerns about inflation and immigration — can stay on.

by: Business Insider

TikTok's CEO met with Trump as the fight to delay ban heads to Supreme Court

The meeting between Shou Chew and Trump is the latest in TikTok's legal fight to remain available in the US.

by: CBC.ca

Trudeau faces frustrated MPs after Chrystia Freeland's shock resignation

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced frustrated MPs at a hastily arranged caucus meeting late Monday following Chrystia Freeland's shocking decision to resign from cabinet just before she was poised to deliver the government's much-anticipated fall economic statement.

by: The Marietta Times

Canada's finance minister resigns: Unpopular Trudeau faces biggest test of his political career

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced the biggest test of his political career after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, long his most powerful and loyal minister, announced Monday she was resigning from the Cabinet.

by: Business Standard

Politics in 2024: Lotus blooms in North; South witnesses a 'son' rise

The year 2024 not just reshaped the Indian politics, but also forced the political thinkers to come up with new explanations to describe the electoral behaviour

by: The West Australian

Real world pain hits business hard, as insolvencies and welfare numbers surge

Almost 26,000 businesses have plunged into insolvency since the 2022 election - including a record number last month - amid crippling cost pressures and surging JobSeeker levels that show more than 930,

by: Toronto Star

Trudeau government's mini-budget shows deficit soared by almost $22B, no money for $250 cheque plan, but cash for Trump's border demands

The fiscal update did not include any funding for the $250 cheques the Trudeau government promised Canadians just a few weeks ago.

by: Sussex Express

Fears for Lewes district's green spaces and 'failing infrastructure' following government proposals for mandatory housing targets

Lewes politicians are expressing concern and frustration over government plans to introduce mandatory housing targets for local authorities.

by: The Irish Times

Outgoing Ceann Comhairle says it is 'not right' to use role as Government bargaining chip

Seán Ó Feargháil intends to stand for position despite Micheál Martin recommending that Fianna Fáil TDs back Verona Murphy

by: AOL

Chinese 'spy' live updates: Agent linked to Prince Andrew named as MP warns Yang Tengbo 'was not a lone wolf'

It is understood Andrew will stay away from the King's private Norfolk residence after the controversy surrounding alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo, who was banned from the UK and had forged links to the Duke of York.

by: CNN

Many Trump voters still have doubts about him. Can he hold them?

Donald Trump's margin of victory in the presidential election was provided largely by voters who retain significant doubts about his character, policy agenda or both.

by: USA Today

Trump's Cabinet picks are generating controversy. For his supporters, they're just right.

Trump voters - both the die hard and casual - in 11 states across the U.S. are supportive of the president-elect's cabinet picks.

by: Business Standard

How Priyanka Gandhi's Palestine bag reignited Israel-Gaza debate in India

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra faces criticism and praise after carrying a Palestine bag, sparking renewed discussions on the Israel-Gaza conflict

by: The Financial Times

German frontrunner Friedrich Merz faces row over unfunded tax cuts

Opposition CDU and governing SPD offer starkly competing visions as they prepare to unveil election manifestos

by: Politico

High noon and FES o'clock

— FES o'clock: Meanwhile, Freeland has a fiscal update to unveil at 4 p.m. Need a metaphor for her task at hand? The Star's RYAN TUMILTY offers up a tightrope. The fishbowl's biggest question about that document: What's the federal deficit? Legions of observers in closed-door lock-ups will flip to the FES tables for the answer.

by: Yahoo

The key candidates to be Germany's next Chancellor

Olaf Scholz's government was officially brought down on Monday after he lost a vote of confidence, paving the way for an election on Feb 23.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Never mind negative gearing. Australians pushed $67b through this tax vehicle

The record amount has flowed through a growing number of trusts to help Australians, mostly high-income earners, reduce their tax bills.

by: The New York Times

An Offhand Remark by Trump Gives a Glimpse Into His Worldview

The first term, everybody was fighting me," the president-elect said. "In this term, everybody wants to be my friend."

by: The New York Times

The Ordinary Explanations Behind the Mysterious Lights in the Skies

As tips roll in, most reported incidents involve piloted planes and hobby drones, not foreign spying or secret programs, officials say.

by: The New York Times

As Adams and Trump Get Cozier, Some N.Y. Republicans Recoil

Donald J. Trump is speaking sympathetically about Mayor Eric Adams, but Republicans in New York still view the mayor with skepticism.

by: MSN

Donald Trump Mocks Chrystia Freeland Resignation: 'Totally Toxic'

Trump's remarks come at a time when tensions are high between the U.S. and Canada after he threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on all Canadian products.

by: MSN

ABVP accuses J and K govt of ignoring Hindi, Sanskrit in recruitment, blocks highway

Alleging discrimination by the Jammu and Kashmir government against Hindi and Sanskrit in recruitment, hundreds of students led by the ABVP on Tuesday held a protest march and sat on a dharna, blockin

by: MSN

Pakistan begins final polio vaccination campaign of the year amid uptick in cases and insecurity

The last push of the year is taking place to try to eradicate polio in Pakistan, one of only two countries left where the disease is still endemic. View on euronews

by: MSN

Article 370, 35A brought in 1954 by Presidential Order...without a Parliament debate: JP Nadda in RS

In the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister JP Nadda remarked that Article 370 introduced 35A in 1954 through a Presidential Order, bypassing parliamentary debate. He noted that 35A defined citizenship in Jammu and Kashmir,

by: MSN

One Nation One Election violates right to self-governance: Asaduddin Owaisi

In the Lok Sabha, Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the proposed One Nation, One Poll (ONOP) bill, describing it as a violation of the right to self-governance and parliamentary democracy.

by: MSN

'War of words' erupts between Jim Chalmers and Peter Dutton on nuclear energy

Sky News host James Macpherson discussed the heated exchange between Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton regarding the nuclear energy debate.

by: MSN

Syria's new government says there's no reason for Russian troops in country

Syria's new transitional government says there is no place for Russian presence in Syria a week after the country's long-time President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown. The new government also says it is open to engage in contacts with all countries to pave Syria's new future.

by: MSN

Igor Kirillov: Notorious mouthpiece and man behind Russia's chemical weapons

Kirllov, who has been killed in Moscow, was accused by the West of overseeing the use of chemical weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine.

by: MSN

China Reacts Strongly to U.S. Solar Tariff Increase, Claims It Will Only Hurt Consumers and Fuel Inflation

The U.S. plans to double tariffs on Chinese solar products, prompting strong opposition from China and warning of inflation and instability.

by: MSN

Government breached environmental rules over sewage overflows, watchdog finds

Government breached environmental rules over sewage overflows, watchdog finds - The Environment Department and regulators have two months to confirm they will take required steps to remedy the situation - or face court.

by: MSN

Trump: We will talk to Putin and Zelenskyy about ending war

US President-elect Donald Trump plans to hold negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This is necessary to end the war, according to Trump's press conference.

by: MSN

Will Justin Trudeau become first victim of Trump's tariff war?

Canadian Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland's shocking resignation throws Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government into turmoil amidst economic woes and US trade threats. Freeland's scathing criticism of Trudeau's fiscal policies,

by: MSN

GUJCET 2025 registrations begin today at gujcet.gseb.org, direct link to apply and important details here

GUJCET 2025 registrations have begun on the official website at gujcet.gseb.org. Candidates can apply via the direct link below.

by: MSN

MWGF 2024 ends with 6 key resolutions for female equity in politics, public life

by: MSN

Trudeau taps LeBlanc as finance minister after Freeland resigns

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tapped his top fixer in cabinet, Dominic LeBlanc, to replace Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland after she suddenly tendered her resignation from cabinet Monday morning in a fight over the nation's finances.

by: MSN

Philly Council's vote to green-light the 76ers' arena plan revealed new power dynamics and reaffirmed old truths

City Council's preliminary vote last week to approve the 76ers' Center City arena plan was the most contentious legislative battle since Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and Council President Kenyatta Johnson took office in January.

by: MSN

Trump uses press conference to slam Biden over drones, says he's considering pardon for Eric Adams: Latest updates

Trump uses press conference to slam Biden over drones, says he's considering pardon for Eric Adams: Latest updates - President-elect's nominee for health secretary seeks to reassure dubious senators over stance on vaccines,

by: MSN

Government's new English Devolution White Paper is 'grim day for Cornwall'

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by: MSN

MPs react to public naming of alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo

H6 spent two decades embedding himself in the fabric of UK politics, business, education, industry and royalty. Security Minister Dan Jarvis responded to MPs Iain Duncan Smith, Chris Philps, Lee Anderson,

by: MSN

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi arrives at Cochin International Airport

Kochi, Ernakulum (Kerala) December 17 (ANI): Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrived at Cochin International Airport

by: MSN

Yeovil MP criticises Government's planning framework

Yeovil MP Adam Dance said these changes undermine local democracy and ignore the requirements of communities in Yeovil and South Somerset.

by: MSN

Concerns and conflicting bids over devolution

The UK Government has said devolution will give regions a bigger voice, unlock economic growth and help build 1.5m homes across England. The Labour leader of Brighton & Hove City Council previously said devolution would be an "excellent opportunity" for the city.

by: MSN

First Palestine, Then Bangladesh: What's Up With Priyanka Gandhi And Her Bags

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra carried a bag to the Parliament that had "Palestine" emblazoned on it. Gandhi was seen carrying a handbag emblazoned with the word "Palestine" and Palestinian emblems, including a watermelon -- seen as a symbol of Palestinian solidarity.

by: MSN

B.C. byelection held as Trudeau government reels from Freeland's stunning resignation

LANGLEY, B.C. — Polls have closed in a federal byelection in British Columbia amid turmoil in Ottawa as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces calls to resign after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland stepped down from cabinet on the day she was to deliver a fall economic statement.

by: MSN

German election: Scholz loses confidence vote

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called a confidence vote following the collapse of his coalition government. He has lost the vote, paving the way for elections in February. DW has the latest.

by: MSN

Starmer's diplomacy downplays "epic scale" of Chinese spying

Yang Tengbo insists that he is not a spy and that he would "never do anything to harm the interests of the UK." He was speaking yesterday after instructing his legal team to disclose his identity following the "high level of speculation and misreporting in the media and elsewhere.

by: MSN

Langkah Zafrul: PKR and Umno must resolve tensions for Unity Government stability - Analysts

SHAH ALAM - Political analysts had called on PKR and Umno, two major entities within Unity Government to prioritise camaraderie and resolve tensions to avoid jeopardising the coalition's stability. Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Associate Professor Dr Mohd Izani Mohd Zain had warned that mutual distrust could lead to larger issues beyond the alleged 'poaching' of party members.

High noon and FES o'clock

— FES o'clock: Meanwhile, Freeland has a fiscal update to unveil at 4 p.m. Need a metaphor for her task at hand? The Star's RYAN TUMILTY offers up a tightrope. The fishbowl's biggest question about that document: What's the federal deficit? Legions of observers in closed-door lock-ups will flip to the FES tables for the answer.

The article from POLITICO's Ottawa Playbook discusses the upcoming federal budget, highlighting the political and economic pressures facing Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland as she prepares for its release. Key points include the government's focus on housing, affordability, and economic growth amidst a backdrop of rising interest rates and public discontent. There's mention of potential policy shifts, such as changes to capital gains taxes, and the political implications of these decisions, especially with an election on the horizon. The piece also touches on internal Liberal Party dynamics, with some MPs feeling sidelined in the budget process, and the opposition's critique of the government's economic management. Additionally, there are references to recent polls showing a decline in support for the Liberals, adding urgency to the budget's reception.

Read the Full Politico Article at:
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/ottawa-playbook/2024/12/16/fes-oclock-00194452