• Sat, December 28, 2024

by: Newsweek

Ex-CDC Director Says 'Possible' US Created Viruses in China

Robert Redfield, who led the CDC during Trump's first term, said "it's possible" that U.S. intelligence agencies were helping create viruses in a Wuhan lab.

by: Vanguard

Tension as Senator's billboards removed in Kwara over alleged non-payment of advert fees

Political tensions have erupted in Kwara state over the sudden removal of Senator Saliu Mustapha's Billboards erected at strategic areas of Ilorin, Kwara state capital by suspected hoodlums.

by: MSN

Umno and PAS to hold solidarity rally for Najib

Umno and PAS members are set to turn up for a rally in support of Datuk Seri Najib Razak on Jan 6. Read full story

by: MSN

JP Nadda's 'super PM jibe' as Congress mounts attack on BJP over Manmohan Singh's funeral

The Congress has alleged that a series of protocol breaches took place during the funeral of former PM Manmohan Singh at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat on December 28.

by: MSN

Biden still regrets dropping out of 2024 race and believes he could have beaten Trump, says report

Biden still regrets dropping out of 2024 race and believes he could have beaten Trump, says report - Biden also admitted to aides that he had made other mistakes, including the selection of Merrick Ga

by: MSN

Govt allocated space for Manmohan Singh's memorial, Congress playing 'cheap politics': Nadda

BJP president JP Nadda on Saturday said the Centre had allocated space for Manmohan Singh's memorial and informed his family about it as he accused the Congress of indulging in "cheap politics" over t

by: MSN

Musk writes op-ed backing far-right German political party

The Tesla CEO said he has the "right" to address the country's political climate as he has "made significant investments" in Germany's technological and industrial sectors.

by: MSN

Year-Ender 2024: Haryana's Political Shifts, Sporting Triumphs And Farmers' Struggles Define A Pivotal Year

Chandigarh: For a state that witnessed two elections of great significance this year and accounted for more than 20 per cent of athletes in India's Paris Olympics contingent, it is only fitting that the year's top newsmakers came from two fields: politics and sports.

by: MSN

'Underestimated': Albo defiant amid poor polls

End of year polling is predicting a tough election year ahead for Anthony Albanese, but he refuses to be daunted.

by: MSN

Major health insurance changes to become law in Illinois

by: MSN

Major biz group joins call to 'correct' nat'l budget

The Makati Business Club believes that the national budget should be designed to address the concerns and needs of the Filipino people. Thus, MBC calls for a more transparent and needs-aligned corrective actions to the 2025 budget.

by: MSN

Congress slams govt on 'lapses' in Singh's funeral arrangements

The Congress on Saturday intensified its attack on the Union government over the handling of former prime minister Manmohan Singh's funeral at Nigambodh Ghat

by: MSN

Eyewatering cost of Ed Miliband's crusade to make Britain Net Zero

The Energy Secretary has said average energy bills could be £300 lower in five years as the country shifts to a greener economy.
  • Sun, December 29, 2024

by: Vanguard

Kwara South leaders canvass power shift to Kwara North in 2027

Leaders of thought from across the seven local government areas of Kwara South on Friday canvassed power shift to Kwara North Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections to ensure equity, fairness and justice.

by: Fortune

Daylight savings could actually come to an end if Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's new government efficiency board has its way

by: thenightly

Australian Defence Force to launch campaign to attract at least 350 foreigners to join the ranks

Australia is launching a campaign to recruit at least 350 foreigners to fill an alarming shortfall in our defence ranks, but the Federal Government insists there are strict caveats.

by: Vox

How Trump could crack down on blue cities and states to enact mass deportations

Bonta also said that any attempt Trump makes to deport US citizens together with their undocumented family members — something the president-elect has floated — would be unconstitutional and that his mass deportation plan is bound to violate individuals' due process rights.

by: Slate

Dear Jurisprudence: Can Donald Trump Wave a Wand to Get Rid of Birthright Citizenship?

This week's episode of Amicus is a mailbag special in which Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern answer listeners' burning questions about the law and its odds of surviving a second Trump administration.

by: MSN

H1-B Visa Row: What Is The US Visa Programme And Why Has It Become A Hot Topic On Social Media? EXPLAINED

The row over H1-B visa has gotten more intense with US President Donald Trump weighing in on the matter. The President came out in support of providing the visas for highly skilled workers and said, "I've always liked the visas,

by: MSN

Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia, albeit not intentionally

Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia, albeit not intentionally - Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev says the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia,

by: MSN

WARMINGTON: Justin Trudeau ambushed at B.C. ski resort and told 'get the F' out of town

This may not have been the walk in the snow many Canadians are waiting for, but a British Columbia "farm mom" did her best to encourage Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to keep walking into retirement. Trudeau found himself on a slippery slope Friday - and not just because he was on a ski hill.

by: MSN

Parvesh Verma claims monetary loss to women after enrolling in AAP scheme

by: MSN

Cyril Ramaphosa sends former minister in Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki's cabinet to Mozambique

President Cyril Ramaphosa sent former Minister Dr Sydney Mufamadi on a fact-finding mission in Mozambique to meet with outgoing president Filipe Nyusi.

by: MSN

North Korea's bold stance: Escalating tensions with US allies

Kim Jong Un has announced that North Korea has adopted the "toughest strategy" against the United States, South Korea, and Japan, according to the state's television network, KCNA, on Sunday. Kim Jong Un revealed the "change" in relations with Washington,

by: MSN

'Totally perverse': How MAGA's revolt against Johnson could lead to 'meltdown and anarchy'

House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) decision to stay in Washington D.C. to push a bill keeping the government open for three more months across the finish line meant he missed a scheduled appearance in front of MAGA activists.

by: MSN

CACOL condemns N6.36bn allocation to renovate Tinubu, Shettima's quarters

The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership has condemned the budgetary allocations of N6.36bn for the renovation and rehabilitation of the residential quarters of President Bola Tinubu, and Vice President Kashim Shettima and some of their aides.

by: MSN

U.S heading for default in 2025, potentially tanking the U.S. credit rating and sending shockwaves through global markets

The situation highlights the urgent need for bipartisan cooperation to address the debt ceiling and avoid a potentially catastrophic outcome for the US and global economies.

by: MSN

PM Modi Describes Maha Kumbh As Symbol Of Unity; Urges To End Hate, Division

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the upcoming 'Maha Kumbh' as the "mahakumbh of unity" as he asked people to return from the grand religious congregation with the resolve to banish hate and division from the society.

by: MSN

Will Croatia's Trump-like president get re-elected on Sunday?

President Zoran Milanovic, an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, is running for re-election. View on euronews

by: MSN

Musk on collision course with UK over new laws that will hit X

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by: MSN

Why did US homelessness hit a record high this year? Reason explained

Homelessness in the US recently saw a rapid increase in 2024. According to the annual federal report by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the number of homeless people has increased by 18% from last year.

by: MSN

Syria's embassy in Lebanon suspends services after fake passports emerge

Meanwhile, Lebanese authorities handed over dozens of Syrian nationals, including former officers in the army, to the new administration in Damascus after they were caught illegally entering Lebanon.

by: MSN

Constitution stood every test of time: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Constitution has stood every test of time, lauding it as "our guiding light". Speaking in his monthly Mann ki Baat broadcast, Modi noted that the next Republic Day will mark the 75th anniversary of the implementation of the Constitution.

by: MSN

Conservatives have a plan to bring down the federal government. Will it work?

Conservatives want to bring down the federal government with a non-confidence vote in the new year, but there are a few obstacles in the way.

by: MSN

Moldova's Foreign Ministry condemns Russia's groundless accusations of neo-Nazism and Russophobia

Moldova's Foreign Ministry condemned the annual report of the Russian Foreign Ministry on "violations of the rights of Russian citizens and compatriots in foreign countries". In the report, the Russians accuse Moldova of allegedly "rapidly slipping into support for the ideologies of neo-Nazism and racial discrimination".

by: MSN

Millions of homeowners could be set to receive cheap loans and grants for solar panels

Millions of homeowners could be set to receive cheap loans and grants for solar panels - Ministers are drawing up plans to subsidise the cost of fitting solar panels and batteries in homes across the

by: MSN

Donald Trump sides with Elon Musk in row over worker visas

Donald Trump has weighed into a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk.

by: MSN

UGC NET 2025 admit card released for January 3 exam. Steps to download

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET admit card for the January 3, 2025 exam. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

by: MSN

Black American and African faith leaders band together to take on Trump and White Christian nationalism

The newly formed Affirming Leaders Council is sounding the alarm in fear of Trumpism, global authoritarianism, and an international decline […]

by: MSN

Jharkhand in 2024: A year of political thrills, twists, and stunning comebacks

Jharkhand witnessed Chief Minister Hemant Soren's dramatic disappearance and return, his arrest, and his wife's political rise. Despite defections and high-profile arrests, Soren's JMM-led alliance secured a consecutive term,

by: MSN

German peacekeepers in Ukraine possible only with Russia's consent - German chancellor candidate

Friedrich Merz, German chancellor candidate and chairman of the opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has stated that Germany will consider joining a peacekeeping force in Ukraine only if Russia agrees.

by: MSN

'Flagrant and serious violations': Senator accused of illegally using campaign funds to splurge on pricey trips to Europe and 'California wine country'

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has been accused of using campaign funds to splurge on travel expenses for trips to Europe, Japan, the U.K., Aspen and "California wine country." The post 'Flagrant and serious violations': Senator accused of illegally using campaign funds to splurge on pricey trips to Europe and 'California wine country' first appeared on Law & Crime.

by: MSN

Musk, Ramaswamy spar with Trump supporters over H-1B work visas

Musk and Ramaswamy have found themselves at odds with some of Trump's supporters over their support for H-1B visas, which allow foreign professionals to work in America.

by: MSN

Crockett slams Democrats for choosing 'seniority' over those who are 'best equipped'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) took aim at Democrats for choosing Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee in the upcoming Congress.

by: MSN

S Korean president accused of ordering use of guns to stop martial law vote

Yoon Suk Yeol told authorised soldiers to break down doors and drag politicians out of parliament, prosecutors say.

by: MSN

Why was PV Narasimha Rao not given the funeral he deserved, asks BJP's Gaurav Bhatia

BJP's Gaurav Bhatia criticized Congress for not honouring former PM PV Narasimha Rao, countering Priyanka Gandhi's remarks on cremation arrangements for Manmohan Singh. Bhatia accused Congress of disrespecting Rao by not allowing his funeral in New Delhi and demanded explanations regarding homage to former PMs.

by: MSN

PAS threatens legal action against Nga in Christmas celebration dispute

by: MSN

Trump says he's 'in favour' of H-1B visas amid MAGA row over foreign workers

Donald Trump's statement places him at the centre of a fiery row that has split his base. On one side are anti-immigration hardliners, while on the other are Silicon Valley leaders like Elon Musk, who advocate for the H1-B visa programme.

Ex-CDC Director Says 'Possible' US Created Viruses in China

Robert Redfield, who led the CDC during Trump's first term, said "it's possible" that U.S. intelligence agencies were helping create viruses in a Wuhan lab.
Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suggested in an interview with Newsweek that the U.S. might have inadvertently contributed to the creation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus through research collaborations with China. He highlighted the U.S. involvement in gain-of-function research, which involves enhancing viruses to study their potential for human infection, as a possible factor in the origins of the virus. Redfield expressed concerns about the transparency of such research, noting that while the U.S. has been open about its activities, there's uncertainty about what China might have done with the shared knowledge. He also mentioned that the U.S. had stopped funding gain-of-function research in 2014 due to safety concerns, but it was later resumed. Redfield's comments come amidst ongoing debates about the origins of the virus, with some theories suggesting a lab leak in Wuhan, China, as a potential source.

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https://www.newsweek.com/robert-redfield-possible-us-created-viruses-china-covid-2007051