• Sun, January 5, 2025

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2027: 'It Would be Difficult to Rig Presidential Election,' Group, Gives Reason

Nigerian general elections may witness another wave as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu risks being booted out of office. Legit.ng has the updates.

by: Sky

Elon Musk says 'Farage doesn't have what it takes' as Reform UK leader describes comment as 'a surprise'

A dividing line has opened up between the world's richest man and Reform leader Nigel Farage over the former's support for jailed activist Tommy Robinson.

by: Oregonian

Biden's final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupported

In his last full month in office, Biden scrapped pending plans to provide protections for transgender student-athletes and signed a bill that strips coverage of transgender medical treatments for the children of service members.

by: Indiatimes

Elon Musk calls UK PM Keir Starmer a 'national embarrassment', demands his resignation

Elon Musk has called for the resignation of UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, criticising his past handling of grooming gangs and accusing him of be

by: BBC

Musk's grooming gangs attack on Jess Phillips a 'disgraceful smear' says Streeting

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says just because he has support from Musk, they "don't have to agree on everything".

by: MSN

Austrian People's Party nominates Christian Stocker as interim leader after Nehammer resigns

Austrian People's Party has nominated its General Secretary Christian Stocker as interim leader after the expected resignation of Chancellor Karl Nehammer, Austrian news agency APA reported.

by: MSN

Rebels topple largest statue of Hafez Assad in Syria

The largest statue of Hafez Assad, overlooking the Qalamoun Region in Syria, has been demolished by rebels. (AP video by Ghaith Alsayed)

by: MSN

Jason Carter delivers emotional remarks about his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter

Sonny Smart, Father of Georgia Coach Kirby Smart, Dies After Fall, Surgery in New Orleans IRS offers tax benefits for military and veterans German Chancellor Olaf Scholz responds to Elon Musk's support for anti-immigration party: 'Don't feed the troll' Terry Bradshaw and Tom Brady have been told why Jared Goff doesn't want to listen to them

by: MSN

Trump Hosts Meloni At Mar-a-Lago: Dinner, Documentary And Diplomacy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met US president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence, where the two discussed global issues over dinner and a documentary.

by: MSN

Thune says Jan. 6 pardons are decision Trump will have to make

New Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said it's President-elect Trump's decision to pardon Jan. 6 rioters. Thune joined NBC News's "Meet the Press" for an interview that aired Sunday, where he was asked by host Kristen Welker how he felt about Trump's promise to pardon Jan.

by: MSN

GOP Senator Tells Fox News Point Blank That RFK Jr. is 'Wrong' On Vaccinations

Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) told Fox News anchor Jacqui Heinrich Sunday he looks forward to meeting with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his upcoming confirmation hearings for the head of the Department of Health and Human Services.

by: MSN

Trump slams U.K. North Sea energy policy, says 'get rid of windmills'

President-elect Trump said Friday the U.K. is making "a very big mistake" in its energy policy, and the country should "open up the North Sea" for oil and gas exploration and "get rid of" wind farms.

by: MSN

Britain wants to get close to Trump. Will Elon Musk stand in the way?

In the early hours of New Year's Day, Elon Musk lobbed a series of angry posts and allegations towards British Prime Minister Keir Starmer - engulfing his government in a very public fight that it really doesn't want.

by: MSN

President Joe Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton

President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honour, to Hillary Clinton and 18 others 'who have made America a better place'.

by: MSN

Journalists can be heroes: I still believe in the "enemies of the people"

People who read the news made the right choice in 2024. Whatever their failings, journalists are bringing light

by: MSN

Government faces backlash over termination of CWP workers

Cosatu said the development was particularly worrying because these participants would be plunged into instant poverty and would struggle to secure other employment in an economy with an unemployment rate of 41.

by: MSN

Musk Is a Majority-Maker, and He Won't Let Congress Forget It

Republicans have the world's richest man to thank — at least in part — for helping them secure the slimmest majority in 95 years.

by: MSN

Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people from bill that Joe Biden signing

President Biden plans to sign the Social Security Fairness Act into law, impacting nearly 3 million public service retirees, including teachers and firefighters. The act removes limitations on Social Security benefits for those receiving public pensions,

by: MSN

Fed's Daly, Kugler Stress Inflation Fight Has Not Yet Been Won

Two Federal Reserve officials on Saturday emphasized the US central bank must finish off its fight against the post-pandemic price surge and reach its 2% inflation target.

by: MSN

Protests in Seoul as South Korea political turmoil intensifies

Protests erupted in the streets of Seoul this weekend as South Koreans both for and against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faced off. Nivrita Ganguly spoke with Jeeyang Rhee Baum of the Harvard Kennedy School about what happens next.

by: MSN

Bangladesh cancels training programme in India for 50 judges, judicial officers

India and Bangladesh's ties soured after the deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee Dhaka in August.

by: MSN

Trump, Italian PM Meloni Dine and Talk Trade at Mar-a-Lago

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Florida on Saturday and met with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach.

by: MSN

Poll results a slap on face of detractors, Shiv Sena growing stronger: Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde hails the 2024 assembly poll results, calling it a blow to his opponents who had criticized the EC and Supreme Court. The BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP alliance secured 230 out of 288 seats,

by: MSN

Former Greek Prime Minister, Costas Simitis dies at 88

by: MSN

The post-winter break blues: Parents and educators worry about CPS' future and are divided about CEO's ouster

Heading back to classes Monday, Chicago Public School students will return to a district different from the one they left for winter break. It's been just over two weeks since the Chicago Board of Education unanimously voted to oust CEO Pedro Martinez.

by: MSN

Tectonic events are reshaping the world: How will the global politics of 2025 be defined?

A succession of foreshocks and aftershocks are reshaping the geopolitical landscape. How will the global politics of 2025 be defined?

by: MSN

Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Denzel Washington received the highest US civilian honor

In the East Room of the White House on a particularly frigid Saturday afternoon, President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment,

by: MSN

Austrian Chancellor says he will resign after talks on forming government fail

The next government in Austria faces the challenge of having to save between 18 and 24 billion euros, according to the EU Commission.

by: MSN

Centre to provide 90% fund for Rs-70,000 crore ERCP-PKC inter state project

by: MSN

Austrian chancellor vows to resign after power-sharing talks collapse

Karl Nehammer said about the talks between his conservative People's Party and the Social Democrats: 'We have tried everything up to this point.'

by: MSN

Fact check: JD Vance is wrong about AfD, Nazis

Has the far-right AfD achieved its greatest electoral successes in the parts of Germany that previously resisted the Nazis? No, it hasn't — and here's why.

by: MSN

'They're petrified': Reform in row with Labour over delayed local elections

Reform's deputy leader Richard Tice claims more than half of the scheduled elections for 2,240 council seats across 32 councils could be postponed to allow councils to prepare for Labour's devolution

by: MSN

Michael J. Fox, Bono and Anna Wintour receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Others receiving the honour from Joe Biden at the White House included former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, conservationist Jane Goodall, fashion designer Ralph Lauren, actor Denzel Washington,

by: MSN

Italian Prime Minister Meloni meets with Trump at his Florida resort

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (Reuters) -Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Florida to meet with President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday, as the key European leader sought to buttress ties with Trump before his inauguration on Jan.

by: MSN

Austria: Chancellor Nehammer to resign after coalition talks collapse

There was political turbulence in Austria on Saturday night after coalition talks between the country's centrist parties broke down and Chancellor Karl Nehmammer announced his resignation. What happens next is unclear.

by: MSN

Kim Jong Un 'bans North Koreans from eating hotdogs' in new crackdown

The despot, 40, claims that the popular fast food dish is too Western and says that serving the food will now be deemed an act of treason.

by: MSN

Costas Simitis, former Greek prime minister and socialist leader, dies at 88

Costas Simitis, former Greek prime minister and socialist leader, dies at 88 - Costas Simitis, former prime minister of Greece and the architect of the country's joining the common European currency,

by: MSN

'Finest man that ever served': Mourners react to loss and legacy of Jimmy Carter

Of the hundreds of people who turned out on Saturday in Georgia to say goodbye to Jimmy Carter, many offered poignant comments on his life and legacy.

by: MSN

Thousands take to streets in Tel Aviv to protest against Netanyahu

Thousands have taken to the streets in Tel Aviv, Israel to protest against the government of Benjamin Netanyahu. Protesters demanded an end to the war in Gaza and a ceasefire that would bring home the hostages still held by Hamas.

by: MSN

Jimmy Carter begins final journey through Georgia

Mourners in Georgia paid their respects to former U.S. president Jimmy Carter as his casket was moved from the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center and began traveling to Atlanta, where he will lie in repose until Tuesday.

by: MSN

'Tejashwi Yadav should lead BPSC protests': Prashant Kishor as RJD leader accuses him of hijacking agitation

Calling him a 'tall leader', Prashant Kishor said Tejashwi Yadav should have taken the lead in the BPSC protest instead of him

by: MSN

Italy's Meloni meets Trump at his Florida resort Mar-a-Lago

The Italian prime minister is the latest among leaders who have visited Trump at Mar-a-Lago since his November election win. She is also close to billionare Elon Musk, who will play a key role in Trump's second term.

by: MSN

Anna University case: Tamilisai Soundarajan condemns TN Govt alleges of 'not allowing to raise voice'

Speaking over the Anna University alleged sexual assault case, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan condemned Tamil Nadu govt and alleged the state govt. of not allowing to raise voice. She said, "We met the governor and submitted a memorandum,

by: MSN

Bono and Jane Goodall to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden

U2 frontman Bono, British conservationist Dame Jane Goodall and actor Denzel Washington are among the famous faces who will receive the highest US civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, on Saturday.

by: MSN

Washington Post cartoonist quits after sketch of Bezos bowing to Trump rejected

The paper's owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was among media executives portrayed bowing before the president-elect.

by: MSN

BJP Leader Pravesh Verma's Statement After Receiving Ticket For Assembly | ABP Live

In Delhi, BJP leader Pravesh Verma, after receiving a ticket for the New Delhi Assembly seat, made a statement, saying, "In the upcoming elections next month, the people of Delhi are going to make history.

by: MSN

MAGA-world in meltdown after George Soros awarded the Medal of Freedom

MAGA-world in meltdown after George Soros awarded the Medal of Freedom - Soros has long been lightning rod for conservatives due to prolific funding for Democrats and progressive causes

by: MSN

China Condemns U.S. Plans to Restrict Chinese Drones

The relationship between the United States and China has long been defined by competition and mistrust. In recent years, disputes over trade, technology, and national security have only intensified, with both sides seeking to protect their interests while accusing the other of unfair practices.

China Condemns U.S. Plans to Restrict Chinese Drones

The relationship between the United States and China has long been defined by competition and mistrust. In recent years, disputes over trade, technology, and national security have only intensified, with both sides seeking to protect their interests while accusing the other of unfair practices.
The article from MSN discusses China's strong opposition to the U.S. plans to restrict the use of Chinese-made drones. China's Foreign Ministry has criticized these measures as an abuse of state power, claiming that they disrupt normal economic and trade exchanges between the two countries. The U.S. has been considering various restrictions due to national security concerns, particularly focusing on drones from companies like DJI, which dominates the global consumer drone market. These restrictions are part of broader U.S. efforts to limit technology exports from China, citing risks of espionage and data security. China argues that such actions not only hinder fair competition but also affect global supply chains and technological innovation. The ministry urged the U.S. to adhere to market principles and fair competition, warning that these restrictions could lead to retaliatory measures from China.

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https://www.msn.com/en-in/politics/government/china-condemns-u-s-plans-to-restrict-chinese-drones/ar-AA1wWGUC

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