Sun, January 12, 2025

by: NDTV

Delhi Assembly Polls: Delhi Chief Minister Atishi To File Nomination Today From Kalkaji Seat

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP candidate Atishi will file her nomination today from the Kalkaji Assembly Constituency for the Delhi Assembly polls, scheduled on February 5.

by: RealClearPolitics

California Gov. Gavin Newsom: I Have The Same Questions You're Asking, "What Happened To The Water System?"

California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted President-elect Donald Trump for "threatening" first responders and spreading "disinformation" about how the state manages its water supply in the wake of devastating fires north of Los Angeles during an interview Sunday morning on NBC's "Meet the Press.

by: PBS

What does the defense secretary do?

Leading the U.S. Department of Defense is a massive job, broadly affecting Americans' security at home and abroad and overseeing huge numbers of people and immense amounts of money.

by: rnz

'A good direction': Departing US Ambassador talks trade, AUKUS, and climate

The ambassador called New Zealand an "incredible partner" on climate, noting he had been to Antarctica, visited US scientists working with New Zealand counterparts in the Southern Alps, and recently visited COP26 in Azerbaijan with the minister for climate change, Simon Watts.

by: Newsweek

Jamie Dimon on Why Donald Trump Won: 'Legitimate Issues'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has attributed President-elect Donald Trump 's 2024 victory to his focus on "legitimate issues" that resonate with American voters. In an interview with CBS News that aired Sunday morning, Dimon discussed economic inequality, inflation and job insecurity—noting that Trump's messaging aligned with voter concerns.

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PBS Reporter: Trump Supporters "Ultimately Believe Him Over Even What We Report And Believe Him Over The Fact"

Some of Donald Trump's most controversial Cabinet picks will be trying to win over the Senate next week. It comes as Trump threatens allies and friends from Denmark to Panama, giving new meaning to "America First.

by: NDTV

"Sharad Pawar's Betrayal Politics Began In 1978, BJP Ended It": Amit Shah

A month after BJP's big win in Maharashtra polls, Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday claimed that his party's win ended the politics of betrayal and treachery started by veteran leader Sharad Pawar in 1978.

by: MSN

Olaf Scholz and SPD hope for miracle in Germany's election

Chancellor Olaf Sholz's government coalition imploded and his poll numbers are dismal. But, at his party's conference this weekend, he made it clear that he won't give up without a fight.

by: MSN

Dearness Allowance increase assured for Bangladesh government employees by June 30

DA or Dearness Allowance is a hot topic of discussion among government employees worldwide, and Bangladesh is no exception. Big update on Dearness Allowance. But not for the government employees of this country or state.

by: MSN

'Would Not Contest Delhi Election If...': What Is Arvind Kejriwal's 'Slum' Challenge To Amit Shah

Withdraw all the cases filed against slum residents and submit an affidavit in court guaranteeing that they will receive houses on the same land from which they were evicted. If you do this, I will not contest the elections.

by: MSN

Lisbon protests, Trump probe's end, and Maduro's contested term

This happened while you slept. Here's what the world's agencies reported overnight from Saturday to Sunday. A protest against the harsh actions of the police towards immigrants took place in the centre of Lisbon.

by: MSN

'Was impressed by him': BJP recalls Kejriwal's political beginning in fresh attack

Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday targeted Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday, accusing it of failing to fulfil the promises on which it rode to come to power in Delhi and Punjab.During a press conference, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that AAP convener and former Delhi chief minister is diverting attention when asked about the promises

by: MSN

Measures to curb the Kremlin's war machine

US and UK announce additional sanctions against Russia's oil and liquefied gas sector. Senior US officials believe these are the most significant sanctions imposed on the Russian energy sector since the start of the war in Ukraine.

by: MSN

Video: What were Obama and Trump saying to each other?

What were Obama and Trump saying to each other? 'Fox News Saturday Night' host Jimmy Failla and guests try to figure out what presidential guests were saying to each other at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.

by: MSN

State of Texas: Paxton and GOP ramp up pressure to influence vote for Texas House Speaker

The start of the legislative session on Tuesday should bring the resolution of a contentious battle for power in the Texas House of Representatives. Lawmakers in the chamber will vote to choose the next House Speaker,

by: MSN

Squirming Labour minister dodges Sky questions over tax hikes and Budget 'mistake'

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by: MSN

What tariffs can and can't do

Economists dislike tariffs for a variety of reasons. Like all barriers to market exchanges, they create inefficiency: they prevent you from selling me something I value more than you do, leaving both of us worse off in principle.

by: MSN

A look at Trump's track record of disaster misinformation

As wildfires ravage southern California, President-elect Donald Trump has attacked Democratic officials, continuing a pattern of spreading misinformation amid disasters.

by: BBC

Northern Ireland health care crisis is 'perfect storm'

A consultant surgeon has said Northern Irelands emergency departments have been in the midst of a "perfect storm" due to ongoing "immense pressure" and flu. Prof Mark Taylor, from the Northern Ireland Confederation for Health and Social Care (NICON), said the lack of flow throughout hospitals was having serious consequences.

by: MSN

Badenoch calls on PM to sack minister over property allegations

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has called on Sir Keir Starmer to sack Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq over allegations she lived in properties linked to allies of her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, the deposed prime minister of Bangladesh.

by: MSN

SANDF disputes claims of neglect over Pretoria CBD flats

SANDF denies claims that the City of Tshwane repeatedly complained about the organisation's alleged neglect of a deteriorating block of flats in Pretoria CBD.

by: MSN

UP: Bahraich tops in service delivery and grievance resolution during Good Governance Week-2024

by: MSN

DWP 'on track' to shake up PIP payments and other disability benefits

The DWP is planning to reform a series of disability benefits in early 2025, with the government set to launch a consultation in Spring 2025

by: MSN

After New Orleans and Vegas attacks by veterans, what will Trump do about extremism in the military?

After New Orleans and Vegas attacks by veterans, what will Trump do about extremism in the military? - Veterans aren't more likely to hold extremist views — but they are more likely to act on them, ex

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Delhi Elections 2025: Accusations Fly, Political Tensions Rise As Parties Battle For Dominance And Victory This Time | ABP News

Amidst the chilly atmosphere, the political heat in Delhi is rising as the election draws closer. The liquor scam controversy has once again resurfaced, with BJP MP Anurag Thakur accusing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders,

by: MSN

O'Gorman warns Fine Gael and Fianna Fail that he knows what questions they fear

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Labour MP breaks ranks to demand Keir Starmer 'deliver justice' with full grooming inquiry

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Tamil Nadu vs Centre over Madurai-Thoothukudi railway line; Modi minister says Stalin didn't want it, DMK says 'lies'

Countering the claims by Ashwini Vaishnaw, the state government said it was consistently urging the implementation of the rail project and had asked for funds

by: Newsweek

Could a Trump Deal Change the Middle East in 2025?

With just over a week until President-elect Donald Trump takes office, the soon-to-be second-time U.S. leader famed for his "art of the deal" approach in business and politics prepares to take on a series of interconnected yet equally volatile conflicts in the Middle East.

by: MSN

Thousands protest at far-right AfD rally as German election campaign begins

Thousands protest at far-right AfD rally as German election campaign begins - The AfD's co-leader pledges to tear down wind turbines and praises delegates for 'defying left-wing mob'

by: MSN

Badenoch calls on PM to sack Treasury minister over property allegations

Media reports have raised questions about a number of properties connected to Labour MP Tulip Siddiq and her family.

by: MSN

BBC licence fee 'could be scrapped by end of 2027 and swapped for tax'

The BBC TV licence fee could be scrapped and replaced by funding from general taxation under plans reportedly being considered by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

by: MSN

Lebanon and Syria will work together to strengthen borders, Najib Mikati says after Damascus talks

Lebanon and Syria will work together to secure their land borders, as well as to delineate both land and sea borders, Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said during a visit to Damascus on Saturday.

by: MSN

KLEIN: Health care needs solutions, not egos and political spin

A man has died after waiting eight hours in a Winnipeg emergency room after being triaged as a low-priority patient. Last month, a woman lost her leg after waiting days in an emergency room. These are not simply tragic stories.

by: BBC

Reform could win next Senedd election, party says

Reform could form a new government in Wales after next year's Senedd election, the party's Welsh spokesman has said. Oliver Lewis told BBC Wales this was "well within the realms of feasibility", with Reform winning "20, 30, or hopefully 40" seats in an enlarged 96-member Welsh Parliament.

by: MSN

DeSantis slams media's coverage of LA wildfires

Lago, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis accused the media of creating 'division' and said the media would have raked Gov. Newsom if he were a Republican.

by: MSN

Has the war in Gaza radicalised young Palestinians?

Each bomb Israel drops on Gaza is an amplifier," says Mr Qashoo, an exile from the West Bank city of Nablus: "We are the carriers making sure Palestine's story lives." Mr Qashoo is part of a new generation of activists among Palestinians whose sense of identity had been waning.

by: MSN

Unscrupulous PACS staff face action over paddy procurement at prices lower than MSP: Krushna Chandra

JAGATSINGHPUR: Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Saturday warned of strict action against unscrupulous staff of primary agriculture cooperative societies (PACS) found indulging in procuring paddy from farmers at prices lower than the minimum support price fixed by the government.

by: MSN

Zelenskyy orders increase in drone procurement for Ukrainian forces

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued an order on 11 January to increase the number of drone orders for the Ukrainian military, describing it as a guarantee of independence. Source: Zelenskyy on social media Details: Drone operations and procurement were the focus of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff meeting held on 11 January.

by: MSN

Murkomen promises to deal with critics misusing freedom of speech: "I don't do politics"

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has promised to firmly deal with government critics misusing their freedom of speech on social platforms.

by: i

'Short-lived and volatile': Senior Tory warns Badenoch on Musk support

The shadow Housing Secretary, Kevin Hollinrake, did not rule out the Tories accepting a donation from Musk amid reports that he was interested in destabilising Sir Keir Starmer and removing him from office before the general election.

by: MSN

Jaishankar to represent India at US President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony

External affairs minister S Jaishankar will represent the government at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in Washington DC on January 20.The ministry of external affairs said that Jaishankar will also meet with the representatives of Trump administration during the visit.

by: MSN

'It's a reality': Trump critics warned they'll regret not accepting Biden pardons

Recalling how he was pursued when Donald Trump was in the White House the first time, a former Trump lawyer suggested that critics of the president-elect would be foolish if they didn't ask President Joe Biden for a pardon or turned one down if offered Appearing on MSNBC's "The Weekend,
Sat, January 11, 2025

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Schools nationwide brace for Trump, including measures compelling teachers not to cooperate with ICE

K-12 school districts, universities and state-level education leaders in the U.S. are drawing up plans to protect students from Trump's immigration enforcement.

by: NDTV

Indian-Origin Anita Anand Drops Out Of Canada PM Race After Justin Trudeau's Exit

Anita Anand has bowed out of Canada's prime ministerial race and announced that she won't seek re-election to parliament either.

by: MSN

BBC license fee 'could be scrapped by end of 2027 and swapped for tax'

The BBC TV licence fee could be scrapped and replaced by funding from general taxation under plans reportedly being considered by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

by: MSN

Biden is still considering pardons for people who have been criticized or threatened by Trump

President Biden says he is still considering whether to give pardons to people who have been criticized or threatened by President-elect Donald Trump.

by: MSN

Israel's Netanyahu sends Mossad chief to Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to ceasefire negotiations in Qatar. View on euronews

Zelenskiy calls on allies to honour promises on arms supplies to Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on allies on Sunday to honour all promises to supply Ukraine with weapons, including those to counter Russian air attacks. Zelenskiy said that over the past week Russian forces had launched hundreds of strikes on Ukraine and nearly 700 aerial bombs and over 600 attack drones were used.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged Western allies to fulfill their commitments on arms supplies, emphasizing the critical need for timely deliveries to counter Russian military advances. Speaking at a news conference in Kyiv with the visiting Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, Zelenskiy highlighted the urgency of receiving the promised military aid, stating that delays could lead to significant setbacks for Ukraine. He stressed the importance of not only the quantity but also the speed of weapon deliveries, as Russia continues its offensive, particularly in the eastern regions. Zelenskiy's plea comes amidst reports of Russian forces making gains, underscoring the strategic importance of immediate and substantial military support from Ukraine's international partners.

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