• Sun, December 29, 2024

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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: redstateobserver

Trump and Musk: Democrats Exploit Rivalry for Advantage

Democrats Eager to Exploit Rivalry** As the political landscape shifts with the approach of Trump's anticipated second term, an intrigui

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,

by: MSN

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.

by: MSN

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,

by: MSN

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

by: MSN

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

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Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu undergoes prostate operation. How serious it? Check latest health update

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has had a string of health issues in recent years, has gone to great lengths to bolster a public image of himself as a healthy, energetic leader.

by: MSN

BBC TV Licence 'rule change affecting all pensioners'

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Denmark, France and Lithuania sent 150 million euros for Ukrainian weapons

Denmark, France, and Lithuania have provided 150 million euros for Ukrainian weapons. The funds will be directed towards the production of missiles, drones, and artillery systems, states Ukraine's Minister of Defense,

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Former Trump Adviser Tells Fox News: If Denmark Won't 'Defend' Greenland from Russia, U.S. Could Merge it With Alaska

Former Trump administration National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien laid out a scenario in which President-elect Donald Trump could force Denmark to sell Greenand to the US on Sunday. On Sunday Morning Futures on Fox News,

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Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives...why India need to act cautiously to counter China?

Striking the right balance between economic partnerships, diplomatic engagement, and strategic security is imperative as India seeks to counter China's assertive presence in the Indian Ocean Region.

by: MSN

Comelec slammed for allowing Quiboloy in 2025 polls

The Workers' and Peasants' Party (WPP) yesterday criticized the Commission on Elections for ruling in favor of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) pastor Apollo Quiboloy, who is currently in detention on charges of alleged human trafficking and child sex abuse.

by: MSN

A look ahead: Trump's agenda vs. Congress

Donald Trump is getting ready to battle Congress as he returns to the White House. But Washington has a way of pushing back against presidents. New York Times reporter Carl Hulse discusses the prospects of "governing by crisis.

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Nga undaunted by PAS's threat of legal action

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Trump sides with Musk in right-wing row over worker visas

Donald Trump weighed in Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country.

by: MSN

Syria's interim government to disband al-Assad's security agencies

Syria's transitional government has vowed to dissolve and restructure all security agencies of the toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime accused of mass killings and abuses. Al-Assad, who ruled Syria for more than two decades,

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MAGA 'rift' shows GOP is the 'dog that caught the car': Conservative

A never-Trump conservative thinks MAGA's recent division over immigrant visas is one of what he expects will be many rifts "coming down the pike" and took a shot at the movement, telling CNN on Friday night it would take a "heart of stone" not to laugh at the chaos.

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4 Things Retirees Shouldn't Do With Their Money Before Trump Takes Office

From taxes to prescription drug costs, President-elect Donald Trump's policies could bring a mixture of uncertainty, anxiety and hope for retirees. "When a new President is about to take

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NI like the rest of UK but completely different - Benn

The veteran Labour politician discusses his early life, career and growing up in the Benn household

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Mwengi Mutuse claims Ruto wasn't behind Gachagua's ouster, insists it was his idea: "He wasn't sure"

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse has dismissed claims that President William Ruto was behind the motion to impeach former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua.

by: MSN

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set for prostate surgery on Sunday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 75, is scheduled to undergo prostate surgery on Sunday, his office announced on Saturday. This comes amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in Gaza.

by: MSN

Fox News scrambles to calm MAGA on immigrant visas by scapegoating schools for DEI racism

Fox News hosts on Sunday scrambled to calm its MAGA audience after a squabble broke out over billionaire Elon Musk's support for H-1B immigrant vias and the suggestion that Americans were too lazy to do some jobs.

by: MSN

What End of Daylight Savings Time Would Mean For US

After President-elect Trump reignited the decades-old debate over DST, Newsweek looks at how the end of daylight savings could impact the U.S.

by: MSN

In shift, Trump downgrades soaring rhetoric on campaign promises

President-elect Trump on the campaign trail made grandiose promises to voters to bring down costs quickly, to end the war in Ukraine before he even took office and to use tariffs to bolster the U.S. economy and manufacturing.

by: MSN

Rachel Reeves scolded over state school funding boost amid Labour tax hikes: 'Politics of spite!'

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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,

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

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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.

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

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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,

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'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.

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

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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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".

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".
The article from MSN discusses Moldova's Foreign Ministry's response to accusations made by Russia. Russia had claimed that Moldova was promoting neo-Nazism and Russophobia, particularly in relation to Moldova's decision to declare a Russian diplomat persona non grata. Moldova's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned these accusations, describing them as groundless and provocative. They stated that such claims are part of a broader Russian strategy to destabilize Moldova, especially in light of Moldova's efforts to join the European Union and its stance against Russian aggression in Ukraine. The ministry emphasized that Moldova adheres to principles of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, directly contradicting the accusations of fostering extremist ideologies.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/moldova-s-foreign-ministry-condemns-russia-s-groundless-accusations-of-neo-nazism-and-russophobia/ar-AA1wDWES

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