Fri, January 3, 2025

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

Govt moves to tighten rules for transparency in GM crop panel decisions

The Centre has proposed amendments for greater transparency in the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee. Members will need to disclose any interests that might affect their judgment. Experts will submit and update written declarations of conflicts of interest.

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

Tejashwi Yadav's New Year Resolution: How He Plans to Bring Changes to Bihar Politics | ABP Live

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav stated, "In the new year, we have taken a pledge to eliminate unemployment and migration from Bihar. We aim to form a new government this year, one that focuses on education,

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

After 3 years, Missouri attorney general ends lawsuit against Springfield Public Schools

The Missouri attorney general sued SPS in November 2021 after a broad request was filed seeking documents related to diversity and equity training.

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

'Kattar beimaan': PM Modi slams Delhi govt, says it's an 'AAPada' over city

In a veiled jibe at AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, the prime minister said that by keeping Anna Hazare at the front, few 'kattar beimaan' (bigoted dishonest) people have pushed the na

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

Germany's foreign minister in Syria after Assad overthrow

Germany's top diplomat Annalena Baerbock is to meet members of Syria's rebel-formed transition government, after former Syrian President Bashar Assad was deposed. France's foreign minister is also on the trip.

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

Middle East: Israel intercepts missile from Yemen

Missile shrapnel fell in Modi'in in central Israel, although there were no immediate injuries or damage reported, the military said. Meanwhile, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is in Syria. DW has the latest.

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

Letters to the Editor, Jan. 3, 2025

SURPRISE PACKAGE To all of the employees of Purolator, UPS, FedEx, Canpar and all of our other Canadian couriers, I wish to give every one of you a huge thank you! You took on a nearly impossible task,

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

Biden decides to block Nippon Steel's $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel: Report

The White House is expected to announce U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to block Nippon Steel's $15 billion takeover bid of U.S. Steel on Friday.

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

Biden to block U.S. Steel sale to Japanese buyer, source says

U.S. President Joe Biden has decided to officially block Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9-billion purchase of U.S. Steel, a person familiar with the decision said on Friday, putting an end to a long-running and contentious merger plan.

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

Jeremiah Kioni slams Gachagua, dares him to name those behind abductions: "Lives are at stake"

Jubilee Party secretary general Jeremiah Kioni has criticised Rigathi Gachagua for failing to follow through on his claims about abductions in the country.

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

Social care reforms in pipeline for 2028, say ministers

The government announces first steps to creating a National Care Services - but reform is several years away.

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: Reuters

Slovakia will discuss retaliation after Ukraine's gas transit 'sabotage', says Fico

Slovakia's coalition government will discuss retaliatory measures to take against Ukraine after it halted the flow of Russian gas through its territory to Slovakia, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Thursday.

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

'Dangerous': Trump and MAGA falsely link New Orleans attack to the border

Within hours of the attack in New Orleans, president-elect Donald Trump falsely suggested that the suspect was an undocumented immigrant—and Republicans followed suit.

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

Biden honors Liz Cheney and others with Presidential Citizens Medal

Former Representative Liz Cheney, who bucked her Republican Party to strongly criticize President-elect Donald Trump and some of his allies, was one of 20 people awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal,

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

GOP states sue over regulation of small nuclear reactors by federal government

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

Trump and Republicans Incorrectly Attribute New Orleans Incident to Immigration Issues

President-elect Donald Trump and certain Congressional Republicans have incorrectly linked President Joe Biden's immigration policies to a recent tragic attack in New Orleans, despite the perpetrator being a U.

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: Yahoo

Elon Musk accused of trying to weaken Europe with support for far-right AfD party

Germany's vice chancellor said Musk's comments calling the far-right AfD a "last spark of hope" weren't made out of ignorance.

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

A $20,000 lab diamond and so much art: The gifts foreign leaders gave the Bidens

Modi, in turn, gave first lady Jill Biden the most expensive gift either of the Bidens received from a government or head of state in 2023, according to a report released Thursday by the State Department's Office of the Chief of Protocol.

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

Vance shares Musk op-ed backing Germany's far-right party

Vice President-elect JD Vance has shared Elon Musk's op-ed supporting the far-right German political party Alternative for Germany (AfD), while the German government has accused Musk of trying to influence the upcoming February election.

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: politicsweb

2024 was a year of change and progress - Cyril Ramaphosa

As we prepare to enter the new year, we look back on 2024 as a year of change and progress. We marked 30 years since becoming a free and democratic nation on the 27th of April 1994. We celebrated the progress made in building a society founded on the ideals of freedom, equality and human rights.

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

GOP House majority leader suggests DEI to blame for New Orleans attack

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) created another explanation for why authorities were unable to thwart the New Year's Day carnage in New Orleans: diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, initiatives.

[ Fri, Jan 03rd 2025 ]: MSN

Pakistan's government introduces VPN permits to combat usage

Pakistan's government has detailed new plans to restrict the use of VPNs by introducing localised proxy servers.
Thu, January 2, 2025

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: deseret

Donald Trump promises to declare Mexican cartels terrorist organizations 'immediately'

President-elect Donald Trump promised to designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. This could pave the way for military action.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: BusinessGhana

Progressive People's Party wishes Ghanaians a prosperous New Year

The Progressive People's Party (PPP) has extended its warmest New Year wishes to Ghanaians, commending citizens for their role

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: cnbctv18

Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: PM Modi to inaugurate development projects today

The BJP has been locked in a bitter political confrontation with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which has been in power in the city since 2013 and is making an all-out effort to end its reign.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: WDIO

Bois Forte Tribal Chair Cathy Chavers is resigning

Citing a need to take care of her mental health, Bois Forte Tribal Chair Cathy Chavers announced her retirement on Thursday. Chavers, who won her third term in June of 2024, will stay in her role as tribal chair until Friday, January 31st. Bois Forte Tribal Vice Chair Shane Drift will take over for Chavers until her seat is filled.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: KGOU

Still on the hunt, the FBI shares new details about pipe bombs placed ahead of Jan. 6

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: rnz

Division, abuse and rates pain: Local politics year in review

A rising tide of abuse, escalating costs and the clash between central and local government - Marika Hill looks back at local politics in 2024.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

Remembering Jimmy Carter's journey from South Ga. to the White House

Jimmy Carter's legacy and impact spans decades. From his time in the U.S. Senate, being the governor of Georgia, and making his way to the White House. Even with all of his accomplishments, Phil Wise,

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

Rehearsal for 76th Republic Day Parade begins at Kartavya Path in New Delhi

The grand preparations for the 76th Republic Day celebrations are in full swing as defence personnel commenced their parade rehearsal at Kartavya Path on January 2, 2025. The practice session saw a display of precision and discipline,

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: Yahoo

Newsiest holidays ever? Here's your Minnesota news wrap-up

So much Minnesota politics and government news occurred in the past 10 days during the holidays. Here's a breakdown of some of the news that broke from Dec. 23 to Jan. 1: Sen. Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis,

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

US crypto industry eyes possible day-one Trump executive orders

By Hannah Lang (Reuters) -The cryptocurrency industry is pushing President-elect Donald Trump's team to kick start his promised crypto policy overhaul when he takes office next month with executive orders that would help push tokens mainstream,

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

Montana Sues Park Service Over Yellowstone National Park Bison Plan

The lawsuit is the latest escalation in a decades-long fight between state and federal officials over how to manage the park's growing bison population. The post Montana Sues Park Service Over Yellowstone National Park Bison Plan appeared first on GearJunkie.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

President Biden Awards Presidential Medals To Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson

President Biden announced that he will be awarding the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 individuals, including former Congresswoman Liz Cheney and Congressman Bennie Thompson. The medal is one of the highest awards that a President can grant to a civilian and is given to United States citizens who "performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

2025 national budget 'unlawful' - Teachers' Dignity Coalition

The 2025 national budget did not meet its constitutional mandate by "unlawfully" including police, military, and local government academies in funding for the education sector, the Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC) said in a statement on Thursday.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

3 Changes Boomers Should Make to Their Savings Accounts Now That Trump Will Be President

President-elect Donald Trump will take office for his second term in just a few weeks, and people are expecting big changes for baby boomers. While Trump's win illustrates the frustration of

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

Speaker showdown could delay election certification and more

Congress reconvenes on Friday, with new and returning lawmakers meeting for the first time amid transitional planning for the incoming Trump administration, arrangements for the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter,

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be reflecting on his future over the holidays after the resignation of his top cabinet minister, Chrystia Freeland, in mid-December. The bombshell move prompted a fresh wave of calls for Trudeau to step down as Liberal leader from inside and outside the caucus.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

Democrats announce who will be probing Kash Patel for the Senate confirmation: report

A key committee that cabinet picks in law enforcement are interviewing with will be the Senate Judiciary Committee, which will handle the questioning of Donald Trump's appointees like Kash Patel and Pam Bondi.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

Trump insists he was 'right about everything' despite falsely tying New Orleans attack to immigration

Trump insists he was 'right about everything' despite falsely tying New Orleans attack to immigration - At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured when a truck drove into a crowd on Bourbon Str

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

Govt house illegally occupied by J-K BJP chief sealed by estates dept

BJP, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday sealed the ministerial house in which party president Sat Sharma was continuing to stay illegally even after not being an MLA.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

Nairobi: Government official condemns abductions, argues youths needed guidance

Margaret Wambui, a government liaison officer has faulted the government for going overboard when handling youths by abducting instead of correcting them.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

'Parivartan' rally, handing over 1,675 EWS flats: How Modi will kick off BJP poll campaign in Delhi

Modi will also inaugurate the World Trade Centre at Nauroji Nagar and lay the foundation stone for 3 new projects worth over Rs 600 cr at Delhi University ahead of the polls next month.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

'Here's the deal': Legal experts debunk MAGA's 'nutbar fantasy'

The last U.S. president who served more than two terms was Democrat Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who was serving his fourth term when he died in office on April 12, 1945 at the age of 63. That day, Vice President Harry Truman was sworn in as president.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

Candace Owens pulls no punches taking aim at US military for impact on two US terror attacks

Candace Owens, the popular political pundit, has taken aim at the US military for its alleged role in recent incidents

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

Biden admin. ordered to stop selling border wall materials, prove it didn't illegally redirect funds

The Biden administration must stop disposing of border wall materials before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office and provide proof that it didn't illegally redirect money intended for the border wall construction,

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

On Cam: Khamenei's Big Declaration On First Day Of 2025; Iran Leader's Syria Plan Shocks America

On Cam: Khamenei's Big Declaration On First Day Of 2025; Iran Leader's Syria Plan Shocks America

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

Touch of change felt in Tripura politics as participation in CPI(M) rallies rises: Manik Saha

Former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar today, January 2 claimed that the touch of change is being felt in the politics of Tripura, as evidenced by the increasing number of participants in various rallies and meetings of the CPI(M).

DSWD, Dole, Neda to craft guidelines for release of P26-B Akap funds

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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday said it would soon comply with the President's order for "enhanced" guidelines on the release of funds for the controversial Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita (Akap) program.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), along with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), are collaborating to establish guidelines for the distribution of the P26 billion allocated for the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP). This initiative, announced by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., aims to provide financial assistance to low-income families, particularly those earning between P8,000 to P23,000 monthly, to help mitigate the effects of inflation. The funds will be disbursed in tranches, with each beneficiary potentially receiving up to P5,000. The program's implementation is set to begin in July, following the finalization of the guidelines which will ensure the aid reaches the intended recipients effectively.

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