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2024 was a massive year for elections around the world. Here's what happened and what we learned

A staggering number of 1.7 billion people around the world went to the polls in 2024. The global average voter turnout was 61 per cent with Rwanda recording the highest at 98.20 per cent and Tunisia reporting the lowest at 28.

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Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence its election

The German government accused U.S. billionaire Elon Musk on Monday of trying to influence its election due in February with articles supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, even though it suggested they amounted to "nonsense".

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Biden marks Jimmy Carter's death with National Day of Mourning, amid sweeping tributes

Reaction to the death of former President Jimmy Carter paid tribute to his service to the country and his contributions around the world after the White House.

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After Germany, Elon Musk turns to UK to prop far-right Nigel Farage against Starmer

After making an alliance with President-elect Donald Trump in the United States, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Italy, and AfD in Germany, billionaire Elon Musk is forging a partnership with Reform

by: MSN

Western leaders front Moses Wetang'ula presidency in 2032 amid calls for unity: "Tuko na ndume yetu"

Western Kenya leaders have endorsed Speaker Moses Wetang'ula as their 2032 presidential candidate, aiming to unite the region for political power.

by: MSN

Legal Indians in US or illegal Mexicans? Viral poll on X reveals shocking result

A controversial poll on X asked users to choose between "illegal Mexicans" and "legal Indians," sparking widespread online debate.

by: Newsweek

How Will Donald Trump Change America in 2025?

Donald Trump has big plans for his second presidential term. And he wants to hit the ground running in his first year.

by: MSN

President Jimmy Carter Remembered as 'Working Tirelessly for a Better, Fairer World' by Bill and Hillary Clinton and More

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and one-time peanut farmer who was married to his wife Rosalynn for 77 years, died Sunday. Carter was remembered on social media by former President and First Lady Bill and Hillary Clinton,

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Jimmy Carter: Nobel-winning humanitarian and ex-US president dies aged 100

Carter served just one-term in the White House, but became one of the most active former presidents in US history.

by: MSN

Jimmy Carter, 39th president, remembered for his integrity and devotion to humanity

Former President Jimmy Carter served a single term but is perhaps best remembered for his devotion and decades of commitment to humanitarian causes.

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Biden and Trump lead tributes to 'extraordinary' Jimmy Carter after death

Joe Biden and Donald Trump have led tributes to former US President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter, who has died aged 100. Carter, who lived longer than any president in history, died on Sunday afternoon at his home in Plains,

by: MSN

'A man of rare character': California and national politicians remember Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter died on Sunday, leaving behind not only the legacy of serving as the 39th President of the United States, but a lengthy and eventful post-presidency full of humanitarian efforts. He was 100 — the first former president to live to the century mark.

by: MSN

INF Treaty Collapse: Russia Joins U.S. in Dropping Key Nuclear Agreement

Russia withdraws from the INF Treaty, citing U.S. and NATO destabilization, while criticizing Denmark's support for Ukraine.

by: MSN

Column: Jimmy Carter was no failure. He was no saint, either

The narrative of Jimmy Carter being overwhelmed by inflation and Iran's ayatollah fails to account for his many achievements. But he was no saint.

by: MSN

The UK and Europe's 2025 reset: what's at stake for their economies?

The United Kingdom and the European Union are taking steps toward improving their strained relationship. Early in 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will attend an informal summit with EU leaders, which will be the first such invitation since Brexit negotiations concluded in 2020.

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Who is late US president Jimmy Carter's grandson, Jason Carter? The 49-year-old Duke graduate served in the Peace Corps before entering politics, and called his 100-year-old ...

From his experience in the Peace Corps in South Africa to his political aspirations in the US state of Georgia, Jason Carter is following in his grandfather's footsteps The 39th president of the United States Jimmy Carter - who died yesterday at the age of 100 - wanted to live long enough to vote in the 2024 American elections.

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Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, once called a 'pretty good Canadian,' dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, the self-effacing peanut farmer, humanitarian and former navy lieutenant who helped Canada avert a nuclear catastrophe before ascending to the highest political office in the United States,

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2025 is Cornwall's year to be ambitious, audacious and unapologetically loud

The idea that Cornwall is merely a quaint backdrop for a Dickensian character needing another handout needs to die'

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Orioles owner David Rubenstein says many people felt it wasn't a good idea to indict Trump

Orioles owner David Rubenstein sees the intersection of political trials and public perception as a dicey one. Rubenstein, a Baltimore native and lawyer who advised former President Jimmy Carter, appeared on CBS' "Face the Nation" Sunday to promote his new book,

by: MSN

Beed case: Min says no bias towards close aides

Kolhapur: State higher technical education minister Chandrakant Patil on Sunday said distribution of work and power is carried out by CM Devendra Fadnavis and as per the Constitution, every decision regarding the state must be taken by the CM.

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'Messy and muddled': Labour's struggles have got worse - and rebellion is in the air

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Top 10 US Presidents Who Have Lived To Be The Oldest

Longevity has gifted some U.S. Presidents the rare chance to see their legacies evolve while witnessing a world shaped in part by their

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Jimmy Carter went to North Korea for nuclear talks in 1994. It didn't go as planned

Jimmy Carter's private diplomatic mission in 1994 helped avert a potential war between the U.S. and North Korea by negotiating commitments to keep nuclear inspectors and slowly disarm. Though met with skepticism by the Clinton administration,
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World leaders react to former US President Jimmy Carter's death

World leaders and U.S. politicians reacted to news that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who as president brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work,

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A look back at Jimmy Carter's presidency

Former President Jimmy Carter served as president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, with a focus on human rights-centered policies.

by: CNN

Jimmy Carter, a one-term president who became a globe-trotting elder statesman, dies at 100

Former President Jimmy Carter, a Georgia peanut farmer who vowed to restore morality and truth to politics after an era of White House scandal and who redefined post-presidential service, died Sunday at the age of 100.

by: Time

Jimmy Carter's Commitment to Religious Liberty Should Guide Us All

Lesser known, and particularly relevant for American politics today, is our 39th president's commitment to the Baptist value of religious liberty. The United States' most religious president in recent memory was also the most committed to the separation of church and state.

by: Yahoo

The brilliant life and troubled presidency of Jimmy Carter

Earl Carter's politics were segregationist and white supremacist ... Carter's main achievement as governor was a major reorganization of the state government, to consolidate agencies and introduce more efficiency. But his limitations as an executive ...

by: Time

Jimmy Carter Was the Most Successful Conservative President of the Last Five Decades

Common conceptions of Carter are all wrong because they don't acknowledge a crucial reality: he was a conservative.

by: MSN

Lawler: H-1B visa program 'has obviously been beneficial to our economy'

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said on Sunday that the H-1B visa program benefits the economy, throwing his weight behind President-elect Trump and Elon Musk's rift against some of their base supporters. In an interview on ABC News's "This Week,

by: MSN

Russia seeks to remove Taliban and HTS from the of terrorists - ISW

The Russian authorities continue to establish a legal framework to remove the Taliban and HTS from the list of banned terrorist organizations. The decisions serve several purposes, reports the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

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Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says elections could take 4 years

Holding elections in Syria could take up to four years, Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa said in remarks to be broadcast on Sunday, the first time he has commented on a possible electoral timetable since Bashar al-Assad was ousted this month.

by: MSN

William Ruto seeks prayers from church leaders to achieve his govt economic goals

President William Ruto urged the church to pray for him to fulfil his government's economic agenda, including Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and job creation.

by: MSN

Can Mike Johnson get this key bill passed before Trump is inaugurated? GOP rep weighs in

Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., break down the GOP's ongoing doubt for House Speaker Mike Johnson and discusses H-1B visas. Can Mike Johnson get this key bill passed before Trump is inaugurated? GOP rep weighs in

by: MSN

Assad's critically ill wife barred from Britain for cancer treatment

Asma al-Assad reportedly has a 50-50 chance of surviving after she fled from Syria to Russia earlier this month.

by: MSN

'Time to move forward as one team': David Sacks, Elon Musk unite for H-1B visa program reform

David Sacks and Elon Musk discuss the need for H-1B visa reforms, emphasizing exceptional talent and addressing misuse. Sacks defends venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan's appointment amid criticisms,

by: MSN

Parliamentary democracy thrives in India: Uttam

Hyderabad: Irrigation and civil supplies minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Sunday said India's democratic framework is the foundation for realising the dreams of common people, as the parliamentary democracy has given countless individuals,

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Advisor Mahfuz claims he hears India won't return deposed PM Hasina

Advisor Mahfuz Alam has said he has learned of India's "political decision" not to return ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina despite Bangladesh's request.

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German politicians decry Elon Musk's AfD support as 'intrusive' election influence

U.S. billionaire Elon Musk drew criticism from German politicians from the government and opposition on Sunday for an opinion piece he wrote backing the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) which they deemed "intrusive" outside influence.

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Scrutiny and secrecy defined Pa. debates over how to spend opioid settlement billions in 2024

This was a crucial year for opioid settlement money in Pennsylvania. For the first time, counties across the state faced serious accountability from a powerful state oversight board. The board scrutinized their decisions on how to spend initial payments from what is expected to total billions of dollars.

by: MSN

Poland aims to fully fortify border with Belarus by mid-2025, senior official says

Poland plans to complete its fortified border wall and close the border with Belarus by next summer, aiming to curb what it sees as Russia's and Belarus's "hybrid war" through illegal migration, Polish Deputy Interior Minister Maciej Duszczyk told the Financial Times on Dec.

by: MSN

Trump's administration to face economic headwinds in 2025: Inflation, tariffs, and beyond

In the spirit of the season, the Washington Examiner has identified 12 issues we believe will shape and influence 2025 - and beyond. The incoming Trump administration has made the fight against illegal immigration,

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Georgia's new president sworn in amid political crisis and protests

Mikheil Kavelashvili was sworn in as Georgian president in a ceremony in parliament in Tbilisi on Sunday, despite weeks of protests and the refusal of his predecessor, Salome Zourabichvili, to stand aside.

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Boycotts, bans and dough-kissing drama: Malaysia's social media obsessions in 2024

The power of social media shaped many of Malaysia's biggest controversies this year From brand boycotts in support of Palestine and mysterious doughnut-licking employees to the nefarious goings-on at a milk tea chain and a sinkhole horror in Kuala Lumpur - scandal,

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Identity politics, divisive ideologies eroding national unity': SC judge Mishra

Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra was speaking at the inaugural session of the national council meeting of the Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad in Gujarat on Friday

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DAVID MARCUS: MAGA's H-1B 'civil war' is exactly how politics is supposed to work

Columnist David Marcus writes that the GOP's internal debate over H-1B visas is not really a 'civil war,' but a healthy part of the process of reaching consensus inside a big tent.

by: MSN

Major Aussie passport change coming on Jan 1

The world's most expensive passport is set to go up in price once again, with the Coalition accusing Labor of a "backdoor tax grab".

by: MSN

Six states that saw the biggest migration shifts in 2024

India not interested to take sides in global politics: Former U.S. Diplomat

Evan Feigenbaum, Vice President for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace talks about the incoming Trump administration and its ties with India's Modi government, as a partner to balance China's power.

The video at the provided URL features a discussion with a former U.S. diplomat, Ashley Tellis, who explains India's stance on global politics. He highlights that India traditionally prefers not to align itself explicitly with any major power blocs, focusing instead on its strategic autonomy. Tellis discusses how India navigates its relationships with both Western countries and Russia, especially in light of recent geopolitical tensions, like the Ukraine conflict. He notes that India's foreign policy is driven by its national interests, which include maintaining strong ties with the U.S. for economic and security reasons while also preserving historical and strategic relations with Russia. This approach allows India to avoid taking sides in international disputes, thereby maximizing its diplomatic flexibility and strategic options on the global stage.

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