Tue, January 14, 2025

by: MSN

'Breakthrough' in Gaza truce talks as final draft presented -official

Mediators gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal on Monday to end the war in Gaza, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after a midnight "breakthrough" in talks attended by envoys of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

by: MSN

As Donald Trump's inauguration day nears, his company unveils its new ethic guidelines; here are all details

Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony is just round the corner and his company has already issued a stern ethics guidelines that will be followed throughout his second term as US President. Here's what

by: MSN

Trump not 'inclined to change his approach' to tariffs, says Alberta premier

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says while she doesn't want to assume anything after her meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence over the weekend, Canada needs 'to be prepared' that threatened tariffs are on the way.

by: MSN

Kejriwal following Modi's strategy of propaganda, false promises: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi and Arvind Kejriwal, accusing them of neglecting backward communities, Dalits, tribals, and minorities. He commits to a caste survey and reservation cap removal if Congress wins in Delhi.

by: MSN

Tripura CM rejects demand to review recently-approved state emblem

Tripura CM Manik Saha denies opposition's plea to review state emblem, affirming that the decision followed extensive consultation. Opposition argues emblem lacks representation of Tripura's heritage.

by: coloradopolitics

Wolves from Canada arrive as Colorado wildlife officials refuse to release final destination details

Wolves from British Columbia arrive in Colorado for reintroduction program. CPW remains tight-lipped on details of the operation.

by: MSN

Drugmakers Will Ask Trump to Pause Price Negotiations

Drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co. has asked the US government to pause its forward march with drug-price negotiations, potentially thwarting the Biden administration's plans to release a new list of drug targets before leaving office next week.
Mon, January 13, 2025

by: CNN

Defense pick Pete Hegseth repeatedly criticized removing names of Confederate generals from US bases

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, has voiced strong opposition to removing the names of Confederate generals from US military bases, repeatedly saying the names should be changed back.

by: Reuters

California Democrats put on the backfoot as wildfires - and criticism - rage

For California Governor Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders in the left-leaning state, the still-raging wildfires could have been a chance to showcase their competence and unity with the White House in dealing with a natural disaster.

by: Sky

Rachel Reeves will remain as chancellor until next election, Downing Street clarifies

The Tories said it "speaks volumes" that the PM avoided answering questions on Reeves's future directly, amid growing market turbulence. Now Downing Street has clarified that position.

by: MSN

Incoming Trump team questions civil servants, security staff about loyalty, political views

The move could potentially lead to a purge of non-aligned staff, and deprive the new administration of valuable expertise Incoming senior Trump administration officials have begun questioning career civil servants who work on the White House National Security Council (NSC) about who they voted for in the 2024 election,

by: MSN

Prominent diplomat and jurist who heads top UN court named Lebanon's new prime minister

Lebanon's new president has asked prominent diplomat and jurist Nawaf Salam to form the country's new government after Salam was named prime minister by a large number of legislators Monday. The move apparently angered the Hezbollah group and its allies.

by: MSN

Musk tried to 'undermine' general election and 'depose' Starmer, MPs told

Musk tried to 'undermine' general election and 'depose' Starmer, MPs told - Labour MP Joanna Baxter also accused Elon Musk of putting the safety of Home Office minister Jess Phillips 'at risk' through his platform X.

by: MSN

PM Modi attends Sankranti, Pongal celebrations at Union Minister Kishan Reddy's residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Sankranti celebrations at the residence of his Cabinet colleague and Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy on Monday. Telugu film star Chiranjeevi, ace badminton player P V Sindhu and several Union ministers joined the programme.

by: PBS

Incoming Trump team is asking White House National Security Council civil servants about their loyalty

Some of these nonpolitical employees have begun packing up their belongings since being asked about their loyalty.

by: MSN

Office working 'the one thing that driving examiners can't do', says minister

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by: Richmond

Youngkin calls for new school funding formula, faults Clean Economy Act

Youngkin addressed lawmakers five days later than planned, calling the Richmond water crisis "difficult and frustrating."

by: MSN

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi pitches for reconciliation in Manipur

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi emphasized the need for reconciliation in violence-hit Manipur and highlighted that the situation is now under control due to combined security forces and proactive government efforts.

by: MSN

'Interference': Aileen Cannon accused of trying to hinder Senate's probe of Cabinet picks

Judge Aileen Cannon has triggered outrage among legal experts for purporting to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith's reports on the criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, given that she likely surrendered jurisdiction of the classified documents case when she dismissed it and the appeal went to the 11th Circuit.

by: MSN

CPI(M) leader Tarigami criticises Article 370 abrogation, calls it an assault on democracy

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The abrogation of Article 370 cannot be viewed in isolation but as part of a series of processes undermining democracy and federalism, said Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami, CPI(M) MLA from Jammu and Kashmir.

by: MSN

Incoming Trump administration given new blueprint on ways to weaken Iran: 'unique opportunity'

A bipartisan advocacy group called United Against Nuclear Iran has provided the Trump transition team with a playbook to reinvigorate U.S. policy toward Iran and use various means to weaken the regime.

by: MSN

Jimmy Failla & The 'Fox News Saturday Night' Panel Discuss The Viral Exchange Between Trump And Obama

During a segment on Fox News Saturday Night With Jimmy Failla, co-host of "Outnumbered" Emily Compagno and co-host of "The Big Money Show" Brian Brenberg try and brainstorm what President-elect Trump could have been saying to former President Obama during former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.

by: MSN

Starmer says Reeves doing 'fantastic' job - but avoids saying if she will be in post at next election

Starmer says Reeves doing 'fantastic' job - but avoids saying if she will be in post at next election - The prime minister told an audience in east London that he is 'completely confident' in his team

by: MSN

Los Angeles mayor had vowed not to travel internationally before taking office

by: MSN

Donald Trump to sign around 100 executive orders after taking office as president later this month

Recent reports have revealed that US President- elect Donald Trump is all set to sign approximately 100 executive orders which will be a substantial figure following he resumes office during later parts of the month January.

by: MSN

New rule could slash nicotine levels in tobacco products

The Biden administration is poised to try to lower the amount of nicotine in tobacco products, an eleventh-hour effort that's been years in the making.

by: MSN

Government blamed for deaths of Stilfontein miners

The government has been blamed for the continued deaths of the illegal miners trapped at Stilfontein Mine in North West. Labour union, the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (Giwusa) said this was a culmination of a policy pursued by the government.

by: MSN

Wisconsin local governments paying bigger share of recycling costs. Here's why and what to know.

A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum analyzed recycling trends in the state over the past decade and their impact on local governments.

by: MSN

House appropriations panel chief quits post

Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co stepped down as chairman of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. "I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the majority in Congress for graciously accepting my decision to step down as chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations,

by: MSN

Pressure mounts on Reeves as Starmer refuses to guarantee future of her job

Pressure mounts on Reeves as Starmer refuses to guarantee future of her job - Sir Keir Starmer declined to say the Chancellor would remain in post until the election.

by: MSN

'Maharashtra Mandate Ended Politics Of Betrayal': Amit Shah Targets Pawar, Uddhav In His Speech

Amit Shah, addressing a BJP convention in Shirdi, claimed the party's 2024 victory in Maharashtra ended the "politics of betrayal" that began with Sharad Pawar in 1978. He credited the BJP's success to Hindutva and development and criticised Uddhav Thackeray's 2019 betrayal.

by: MSN

New 'showdown' brewing between Elon Musk and Congress over pet project: report

Neil Armstrong — as part of Apollo 11, along with fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin — became the first person to walk on the moon. Now, lawmakers in Congress are hoping to see an American return to the surface of the moon in 2027.

by: Yahoo

Incoming Trump team is questioning civil servants at National Security Council about their loyalty

Incoming senior Trump administration officials have begun questioning career civil servants who work on the White House National Security Council about who they voted for in the 2024 election, their political contributions and whether they have made social media posts that could be considered incriminating by President-elect Donald Trump's team,

by: MSN

Even protesters are skipping: D.C. hotel bookings way down for Trump inauguration

Hotel bookings are way down ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration next week, and applications for protest permits are also off pace compared to the last time he took office. The president-elect's first inauguration sparked furious protests that led to violence and arrests in January 2017.

by: ABC

Trump's track record of disaster misinformation as he casts blame over California wildfires

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

by: MSN

Biden Administration Extends Protections for Nearly 1 Million Immigrants Amid Legal and Political Challenges

The Biden administration has announced a significant extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly one million immigrants, providing vital relief as the political landscape surrounding immigration continues to evolve.

by: MSN

BJMP urged to retract memo based on Parlade's claim linking PDLs to communists

Kapatid, a support group for political prisoners and their families, on Monday called on the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to recall a directive ordering "close monitoring of suspected Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) members in jails,

by: MSN

Column: Trump wants to grab control of Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal. He's already bungled it

Trump wants to take Greenland from Denmark, make Canada the 51st state and retake the Panama Canal, threats reflecting his view that might makes right.

by: Politico

Let the 2026 elections begin

Rep. BYRON DONALDS (R-Fla.), who recently hired the same pollster who worked for Trump (and other successful Republicans), brushed aside a question about his interest in the governor's mansion. "There's really not much to talk about," Donalds said. "You know, our job is in D.C."

by: MSN

'Progress made' in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release

Israeli and Hamas negotiators will now take a proposed deal back to their leaders for final approval, the person said.

by: MSN

Jack Smith resigns as Trump case winds down

Attorney Lexie Rigden joins 'Fox News Live' to discuss Trump being sentenced by Judge Merchan and prosecutor Jack Smith resigning from the DOJ.

by: MSN

Should winter fuel payment cut be reversed after freezing weather?

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Agniveer Reservation: In this state Agniveers will get reservation in jobs, loan up to Rs 5 lakh and much more..

Since the announcement of the recruitment of Agniveers in the army, many state governments have been promising to give them reservations in government jobs from time to time. But Haryana has become the first state to implement the policy of giving reservations to Agniveers in government and private jobs.

by: MSN

The Political Left Increasingly Parallels Nazism

It is common for left-leaning media to malign conservatives by asserting that they are ideologically connected to the truly evil Nazis. For example, on Dec. 20, CNN published an article titled, "Elon Musk endorses far-right German political party,

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Gwede Mantashe: ANC's quick thinking ensured there is GNU and stability in South Africa

Gwede Mantashe said losing the majority in 2024 was a massive setback which meant the ANC had to use its brain quicker, to ensure there is governance.

by: MSN

Lacey schools will ask voters for $92M in upgrades. Here's what it would fund

"The need for updates can't be ignored," Lacey schools Acting Superintendent William Zylinski said in a plea to voters.

by: MSN

UK and Mauritius say 'good progress' made in Chagos Islands talks

UK and Mauritius say 'good progress' made in Chagos Islands talks - A Mauritian delegation visited London for talks on the controversial deal.

by: MSN

Raj Bhavan staff members aid 'illegal acts' of TN governor: DMK MP

CHENNAI: Accusing governor R N Ravi of being a disgrace to the post he holds, DMK MP P Wilson on Monday expressed surprise to see the govt employees at the Raj Bhavan aiding the "illegal acts of Ravi.

Biggest European allies to swiftly implement new NATO targets, Berlin says

Germany, Poland, Britain, France and Italy will implement as swiftly as possible new NATO targets for weapons and troop numbers which the alliance is about to agree upon, German Defence Minister Pistorius pledged on Monday.

The article discusses Germany's call for NATO's European allies to quickly implement new defense spending targets set at the NATO summit in Washington. NATO leaders agreed to raise the defense spending target from 2% to 2.5% of GDP, aiming to strengthen the alliance's deterrence and defense capabilities amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly with Russia. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius emphasized the urgency of meeting these targets, highlighting the need for Europe to enhance its defense posture. The article also notes that while some countries like Poland and the Baltic states are already meeting or exceeding the current 2% target, others, including Germany, are still working towards it. This push for increased military spending reflects a broader shift in European security policy in response to the evolving threats and the need for a more robust collective defense.

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