• Thu, January 2, 2025

by: Newsweek

China and Russia Forge Major Tech Collaboration To Challenge US

Under Vladimir Putin's orders, Russia and China will work together on AI development, and this could further power Moscow's war.

by: MSNBC

A conspiracy theorist with an enemies list: Dig deeper on Trump's pick to head the FBI

Kash Patel has been loud and proud about exactly what he would do if he were put in charge of the agency in a second Trump term.

by: PBS

AI, housing and other top issues for state lawmakers in 2025

As the new Congress goes to Washington, state lawmakers, too, will be starting fresh with a new slate of priorities.

by: Richmond

Richmond delegate makes surprise visit to Red Onion, calls for more oversight

In a fact-finding mission spurred by rumors of abuse at a Virginia supermax prison, a Richmond legislator toured the facility firsthand this week, renewing calls for oversight.

by: cnbctv18

Adani bribery case: Now, Chandrababu Naidu wants 'concrete proof'

Chandrbabu Naidu seems to have softened his position since late November. The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, and an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), wants 'concrete proof' before cancelling the Adani contract and taking action against his predecessor Jagan Mohan Reddy of the YSR Congress Party.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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,

by: 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

by: 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).

by: MSN

MAGA Push to End OPT: How it Could Disrupt US Universities and International Students

The OPT (Optional Practical Training) program allows foreign students, particularly from India, to stay in the U.S. after graduation for work experience, with many transitioning to H-1B visas. MAGA nativists push to eliminate OPT,

by: MSN

Social Security Benefits Set To Be Expanded for Millions

According to the National Fraternal Order of Police, President Biden will sign the legislation into law on January 6.

by: MSN

Summit today on Cecilia Sala at Palazzo Chigi with Meloni

The case of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who is detained in Iran, will be at the centre of a summit scheduled to take place on Thursday afternoon at Palazzo Chigi with Premier Giorgia Meloni, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani,

by: MSN

Biden is giving the 2nd highest civilian award to the leaders of the Jan. 6 congressional committee

President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian medal on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot who Donald Trump has said should be jailed for their roles in the inquiry.

by: MSN

Trump Insists He Was 'Right About Everything' After Wrongly Tying New Orleans Attack to Immigration

President-elect Donald Trump claimed he "was right about everything" early Thursday morning, hours after wrongly trying to link the New Orleans attack to migrants. "Our Country is a disaster, a laughing stock all over the World!

by: MSN

Elon Musk's insults pose challenge to German defamation laws

After the Tesla boss added the German head of state to the list of politicians he has insulted, several lawmakers wonder how far Musk will go in his support for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of the general election.

by: MSN

Israeli airstrike in Gaza humanitarian zone kills 11, report says

An Israeli airstrike killed 11 people and injured others in the south of the Gaza Strip early on Thursday morning, according to Palestinian reports. Israeli fighter jets struck a makeshift tent housing displaced persons in the designated humanitarian area in al-Mawasi,

by: MSN

As Musk gains influence, questions hover over US probes into his empire

By Mike Spector, Rachael Levy, Marisa Taylor and Chris Prentice NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Last month, in the waning days of the Biden administration, the SEC set a tight deadline of several days for demanding that Elon Musk pay a settlement or face civil charges relating to alleged securities violations during his $44 billion takeover of Twitter in 2022.

by: MSN

Palestinian authority halts Al Jazeera over internal meddling

The Palestinian Authority has suspended the operations of the Al Jazeera channel, accusing it of interfering in its internal affairs. This decision is in response to allegations of misinformation and incitement to rebellion,

by: MSN

Chandrababu Naidu says action only after 'concrete proof' in Adani case: Sources

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said "concrete proof" is needed to take action over the bribery allegations involving the Adani Green Energy Ltd and the previous YS Jagan Mohan Reddy regime,

by: MSN

Three of the biggest challenges Trump will face trying to fix Biden's mistakes

Here are three of the biggest challenges that the incoming administration will have to navigate. LOYALTY MATTERS: TRUMP PICKS ALLIES AND SUPPORTERS TO FILL OUT HIS ADMINISTRATION.

by: MSN

'The CIA must get involved': Trump melts down in late-night rant targeting DOJ and FBI

Donald Trump ended his New Year's Day going on the attack after the attack in New Orleans in the early morning followed by a Tesla Cybertruck blowing up in front of his Las Vegas hotel, which together seem to have rattled him as he demanded the CIA become involved in domestic affairs.

by: MSN

Energy bill hike will hit households hard, warns campaigner

Simon Francis of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition warns that bills are now £700 higher annually than in winter 2020/21, with pensioners and disabled individuals hardest hit.

by: MSN

Pro-Palestinian activists lambasted Biden and Harris. Trump will be an even bigger dilemma.

This administration will likely be coming very quickly to try to take down the Palestinian rights movement," said one national leader.

by: MSN

How will Donald Trump's tariff threat impact India's economy?

Adverse effects on the Indian economy and global trade tensions loom as Donald Trump is set for his second term as US President.

by: MSN

China hits Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Boeing with export ban after US arms sales to Taiwan

China hits Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Boeing with export ban after US arms sales to Taiwan - Beijing imposes export ban on 28 US defence companies and puts 10 on 'unreliable entities' list

by: MSN

DSWD: Nearly 5M Filipinos got help thru Akap; 99% of funds used

Despite criticisms, the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (Akap) was able to help almost five million near-poor Filipinos, or those under lower middle-income status, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Thursday.

by: MSN

KLEIN: 2025 begins with record tax hikes, rising costs and leadership failures we can no longer afford

As we begin 2025, it's clear that we simply cannot afford Justin Trudeau, Wab Kinew, or Scott Gillingham any longer. These elected officials have made no serious effort to cut spending or reduce taxes and fees — the very factors driving the skyrocketing cost of living that burdens Canadians and Manitobans alike.

by: MSN

GUJCET 2025 registration deadline extended to January 7

The GSEB has extended the GUJCET 2025 application deadline to January 7, giving aspirants more time to register online.

by: MSN

'Labor problem in a nutshell': ALP don't understand difference between 'cost and price'

The Albanese Labor government don't understand the difference between "cost and price", claims Liberal MP Garth Hamilton.

by: MSN

Influx from Bangladesh not by minority Hindus but 'majority community' members: Assam CM

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reports an influx of Bangladeshi textile workers into the state due to their country's economic crisis. These workers aim to reach Tamil Nadu for employment. The Assam government is addressing the issue,

by: MSN

Bangladesh Rewrites History: 'Ziaur Rahman, Not Mujibur Rahman, Declared Independence'

Bangladesh is rewriting its textbooks for primary and secondary students stating that it was Ziaur Rahman and not Mujibur Rahman who declared the independence of the neighbouring nation in 1971. Earlier the books stated that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman,

by: MSN

'Dysfunction, disorganization, and disarray': Lawmaker unloads on House GOP rule changes

House Republicans are moving to rewrite the rules of Congress to serve their own majority at the expense of any functional government, House Rules Committee ranking member Jim McGovern (D-MA) warned in a furious thread posted to X on Wednesday evening.

by: MSN

Putin tightens grip on foreign-owned breweries in Russia

Vladimir Putin has taken control of breweries previously owned by Belgian and Turkish companies. This affects the company that produced beers such as Bud, Stella Artois, Löwenbräu, and Velkopopovický Kozel.

by: MSN

When will Trump take office? How to watch the inauguration in Arizona

Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president will take place in the nation's capital, and Arizonans can follow the festivities from afar.

by: MSN

Starmer admits 2025 will be 'year of rebuilding' as Labour slips

The Prime Minister hailed 2024 as a 'year of change' - joking that this did not extend to the England men's football team's international track record - despite his party's own troubled year.

by: MSN

Syria Ends Decades of Media Censorship

Syria's transitional government has announced new standards for the media, pledging freedom of speech, expression, and a free press after decades of strict control under the Assad regime. In an interview with AFP,

by: MSN

Hannah Yeoh, Bar members slammed for hypocrisy over police report against 'seditious' posts

This comes as passages from the DAP leader's book are scrutinised in the wake of her failed lawsuit against a former IGP.

by: MSN

Congress government fails to shake off graft, communalism taint in Karnataka

Economic upsurge alongside the steep decline in political culture has been the hallmark of Karnataka for long, and the year 2025 is likely to see more of this trend. As the economy is poised to maintain a steady growth,

by: MSN

BJP slams Kejriwal over "failed promises", AAP hits back

AAP and BJP continue to clash amid the Delhi election campaign. Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP of planning to demolish temples, while BJP criticizes Kejriwal for unfulfilled promises. The dispute intensifies as BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi lists unaddressed issues and MP Praveen Khandelwal describes Kejriwal's initiatives as political stunts.

by: MSN

BJP MPs meet Nitin Gadkari to seek four road projects ahead of Delhi elections

Ahead of the Delhi polls, BJP MPs met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to propose infrastructure projects tackling Delhi's traffic and pollution. Key plans include expressway links, bypasses, and an airport tunnel to ease congestion.

by: MSN

BJP's 'Scam 2024' poster dig at Arvind Kejriwal, AAP hits back with GOAT response

The BJP's 'Scam 2024' poster accused Arvind Kejriwal of manipulating the voters' list, prompting the AAP to hit back with a G.O.A.T-themed motion poster.

by: MSN

Editorial: Think twice before breaking up the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

In addition to running the annual point-in-time homeless count, a vast three-day undertaking every January that marshals thousands of volunteers to scour nearly every census tract

by: MSN

NTF-Elcac exec: NPA soon an insignificant threat

Saying the New People's Army (NPA) would soon become an "insignificant threat," the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) on Wednesday renewed its call for its members to surrender.

NTF-Elcac exec: NPA soon an insignificant threat

Saying the New People's Army (NPA) would soon become an "insignificant threat," the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) on Wednesday renewed its call for its members to surrender.
The article from MSN discusses the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) in the Philippines, where an executive member, Joel Sy Egco, stated that the New People's Army (NPA) is expected to become an insignificant threat in the near future. Egco highlighted that the NPA's strength has significantly diminished, with only about 1,500 fighters left, a sharp decline from its peak of 25,000. He attributes this reduction to the government's intensified efforts through the NTF-ELCAC, which has been focusing on both military operations and addressing the root causes of insurgency like poverty and lack of government services in remote areas. The task force has also been engaging in peace talks and reintegration programs for former rebels, aiming to completely dismantle the NPA's influence by 2024.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-ph/politics/government/ntf-elcac-exec-npa-soon-an-insignificant-threat/ar-AA1wOBpX