Thu, January 2, 2025

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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,

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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,

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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,

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: 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.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

GOP state lawmakers hope to use MAGA 'mandate' to push through extreme agenda: report

Republican lawmakers in conservative states hope to weaponize President-elect Donald Trump's election win as justification to push through extreme right-wing policies, such as steep tax cuts, anti-LGBT legislation in schools,

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

Scott Morrison attends Donald Trump's NYE party in Palm Beach

Former prime minister Scott Morrison and his wife Jenny have celebrated the New Year at Donald Trump's private party in Florida.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

'Got to stop': Coalition slammed for 'talking down' the Australian economy

Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman slams the Coalition for continually "talking down" the Australian economy and small businesses.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

Change in Karnataka unit chiefs' post, talks on in big 3 parties

BENGALURU: Even as there are no big elections, except for BBMP and zilla and taluk panchayat polls likely sometime this year, talks are on to change state presidents in all three major political parties — Congress,

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

'People Remember MNS To Solve Problems, Forget While Voting': Raj Thackeray In New Year Message

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray said in his New Year message on Wednesday that the people of Maharashtra remember and look up to his party for solution whenever they face problems,

[ Thu, Jan 02nd 2025 ]: MSN

Number of rookie Secret Service agents rose as veteran members dwindled in years leading up to Trump shooting

Number of rookie Secret Service agents rose as veteran members dwindled in years leading up to Trump shooting - Agency has said it needs more resources
Wed, January 1, 2025

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: Sky

Suspected people smugglers face travel bans and social media curbs under tightened laws

It comes after the latest figures show that a total of 36,816 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK in 2024 - a 25% increase on 2023.

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

India 'important neighbour', want ties based on fairness: Bangladesh Army chief

Bangladesh Army chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman said this in an interview with a Bangladeshi newspaper, his first since former premier Sheikh Hasina fled to India last August

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

Reform UK is generating media buzz, but it's about to face a harsh reality check - Dr Azeem Ibrahim

As Reform's claims to have overtaken the Conservatives in membership numbers come under question, the party is likely to face a harsh reality check. While they have managed to attract around 20 per cent of voters who supported the Conservatives in 2019,

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

How Sadiq Khan has used London fireworks for political point-scoring

The newly knighted Labour mayor was accused of poking fun at former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 's rain-sodden call for an election in July and harking back to the New Labour era with last night's display.

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: Reuters

Israel's former defence chief Gallant quits parliament

Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who had often taken an independent line against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government allies, said on Wednesday he was resigning from parliament.

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: Yahoo

2024 Year in Review: Crime, resignations, politics, and new businesses among top stories for the year

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: Reuters

Israel's former defence chief Gallant quits politics

Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who had often taken an independent line against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government allies, said on Wednesday he was resigning from parliament.

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

Kentuckians will have to choose between firearms and medical marijuana starting Jan. 1

Bratcher says gun dealers could also be charged for knowingly selling firearms to medical marijuana cardholders and users.

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

Donald Trump and wife Ivana walk Mar-a-Lago red carpet at New Year's Eve party

Donald Trump and wife Ivana walk Mar-a-Lago red carpet at New Year's Eve party -

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

'Easy': New Year's resolution to put Labor and Greens 'last'

One Nation Chief of Staff James Ashby discusses an "easy" federal election New Year's resolution to put Labor and the Greens "last".

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

Ivory Coast announces withdrawal of French troops

French troops will begin to withdraw from Ivory Coast in west Africa this month, marking the latest reduction of France's military presence and a further weakening of western influence in the region.

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

Arab Americans eye Trump's pro-Israel government picks

As Donald Trump prepares to take office amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Arab Americans consider the legacy of his past policies and staunch support for Israel and how that could impact US policy.

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

Amy Hamm: As the Trudeau government crumbles, Canadians can expect a better year to come

The year 2025 will be a good one for Canadians. Our dysfunctional Liberal government signed off for their Christmas vacation with their house in shambles: a disappearing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit claiming Poland Spring water is not from a spring

A federal judge in Connecticut refused to dismiss a long-running lawsuit accusing the former Nestle Waters North America of defrauding consumers by labeling its Poland Spring bottled water as "spring water.

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

Gallup poll: Majority of Americans predict positive changes in 2025

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer A majority of Americans expect positive change in 2025 in a number of key areas — including employment prospects, inflation at reasonable levels, and the United […]

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

Nebraska politicians react to deadly attack in New Orleans

Nebraska politicians are calling for action following the fatal attack in the early morning hours of New Year's Day in New Orleans.

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

What to know about Maryland's 4 new and 6 returning members of Congress

Though the 2024 election was generally favorable for Republicans nationally, Maryland's next congressional delegation will consist of nine Democrats — including four new members — and just one Republican.

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

D.C. Mayor Bowser says she had 'great meeting' with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Bowser's optimistic tenor appears part of a strategy to collaborate with Trump rather than provoke him in a city where over 90 percent of voters rejected him.

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

Fox's Campos Duffy Shreds Vivek Ramaswamy For 'Dissing Prom Queens And Promoting America Last' Immigration

"What we're witnessing now isn't the failure of American culture, but the deliberate erosion of it." The post Fox's Campos Duffy Shreds Vivek Ramaswamy For 'Dissing Prom Queens And Promoting America Last' Immigration first appeared on Mediaite.

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: Richmond

Minimum wage in Virginia increases in 2025, but advocates say it's not enough

Last year, the Democrat-held houses of the General Assembly passed legislation to increase the minimum wage to $13.50 an hour in 2025 and $15 an hour in 2026. Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed that legislation, keeping the minimum wage at $12 an hour.

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

Trump claims Dems will use 'all sorts of tricks' to stall controversial nominees

Donald Trump is claiming that Senate Democrats are planning to employ stalling tactics, including "all sorts of tricks," to delay confirmation of his highly-controversial slate of nominees, and he's directing Republicans to stop them.

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

The President Trump Is Pushing Aside

Until November 5, Cleveland held the distinction of being the only U.S. president to regain the office after voters turned him out: He won the White House in 1884, lost his reelection bid in 1888, and then won again in 1892.

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

US sanctions Russian, Iranian entities over Presidential election interference

The Treasury accused a Russian entity of using AI to spread disinformation and false claims about a 2024 vice-presidential candidate across fake news sites.

[ Wed, Jan 01st 2025 ]: MSN

Newsmakers of 2024: Donald Trump and tech developments

Since Trump's election as the 47th President of the United States, he has lent his support to the H-1B visa system, witnessed the value of cryptocurrency zipping past the $100,000 mark, and indicated support to TikTok,

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