• Sat, January 18, 2025

by: ABC

'Oligarchy 2.0': Experts weigh in on whether Biden's warning about wealthy justified

Biden's farewell speech warning that oligarchs pose a threat to democracy has echoed a growing problem in the world, economic and historical experts say.

by: BBC

Thousands gather at Washington march as Trump prepares for inauguration

Activists highlighted a range of issues, descending on the capital two days before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.

by: thenightly

Peter Dutton vows to return entertainment expenses to small businesses' tax deductions

Peter Dutton has promised to return entertainment expenses to small businesses' tax deductions, in a bid to support local pubs, cafes and restaurants.

by: CNN

Trump 2.0 vs. the US Constitution, annotated

Unlike any other president, Donald Trump has tested the words and ideas in the literal text of the US Constitution, from the Preamble through the 27th Amendment. There are multiple passages he has said or suggested he will ignore or reinterpret.

by: Politico

Joe Biden Didn't Just Lose the White House. He Lost His Legacy.

As Washington prepares for a new administration, a souvenir shop offers discounted Biden and Harris merchandise on Jan. 10. | Stephen Voss for POLITICO President Joe Biden's bid for historical greatness came to grief in one day: Nov.

by: MSN

Steve Bannon mocks Musk, Zuckerberg and Bezos as Trump 'supplicants' making an 'official surrender'

Steve Bannon mocks Musk, Zuckerberg and Bezos as Trump 'supplicants' making an 'official surrender' - Trump's former White House strategist fires latest volley in MAGA civil war as he compares tech ti

by: MSN

Donald Trump labels windmills an 'economic and environmental disaster'

United States President-elect Donald Trump has taken to social media to blast windmills, says Sky News host Rowan Dean.

by: CNN

The latest on Trump's presidential transition as inauguration nears

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration will be held indoors Monday at the Capitol due to dangerously cold temperatures. Follow for live updates on the final days of the presidential transition.

by: MSN

Donald Trump Arrives in Washington With Wife Melania and Children Ivanka, Barron Ahead of Swearing-In Ceremony

Washington: Donald Trump arrived in Washington Saturday evening to celebrate with family, supporters and political allies ahead of his second inauguration, a triumphant return for the Republican four

by: MSN

Ultimate Trump Inauguration Day guide: When, where, what and how of January 20 event

When is Inauguration Day? Where will Trump's inauguration take place? Who will perform at Trump's inauguration? Who's expected to attend? Here's a list of events and all you need to know about the January 20 ceremony.

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How Trump plans to cement control of government by dismantling the 'deep state'

President-elect Donald Trump is poised to seize greater control of the federal government than any modern president before him when he takes office on Monday, charging ahead with plans to dismantle what he and his allies call the "deep state,

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Trump flies on Air Force plane to Washington as Biden sticks to tradition

President-elect Donald Trump headed to Washington on Saturday ahead of his inauguration on a U.S. military airplane supplied by U.S. President Joe Biden, as the outgoing president emphasized sticking with traditional transition norms.

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Reproductive rights supporters rally at Arizona Capitol ahead of Trump's inauguration

Supporters of reproductive rights gather in Phoenix to protest potential restrictions on health care and reproductive freedoms under Donald Trump.

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RFK Jr 'tried to stop COVID vaccine rollout just six in'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. allegedly attempted to stop the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine six months after it began.

by: MSN

Trump arrives in D.C. with Melania and Barron as inauguration ceremony moved inside by freezing weather: Live

Trump arrives in D.C. with Melania and Barron as inauguration ceremony moved inside by freezing weather: Live - President-elect says he has ordered inauguration and speeches to take place in the Capit

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ANC decision on GP and KZN PECs set to be finalised on Sunday

The party says that it will first communicate its final decision with the two provinces' PECs before descending to the structures.

by: MSN

Migrants nervously await Trump inauguration, and fate of CBP One

Migrants waiting in Juarez are hesitant ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. They are waiting to learn how the asylum process will change.

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Live: Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

Israel's cabinet voted on Saturday to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said. The first stage of the truce is set to begin this weekend bringing a halt to fighting and bombardment in Gaza's deadliest-ever war.

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Trump Boards Air Force One With Melania And Barron For Inauguration Trip To DC | WATCH

President-elect Donald Trump boarded Air Force One in Florida on Saturday to travel to Washington, D.C., for his January 20 inauguration. Accompanied by wife Melania and son Barron, a video of their departure from Palm Beach International Airport quickly went viral.

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Varcoe: Look who values oil and gas now? Ottawa's pitch for energy alliance with U.S. 'too little, too late'

The Trudeau government has sent out so many conflicting signals in the past decade — and even the past week — about energy development in Canada that it should provide a decoder ring. Remember when the government adopted a northwest B.

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When BJP forms Government in Punjab, all crops will be purchased at MSP: Haryana CM

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Govt Bans Sale and Use of Drugs Approved by Indian Body

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has announced a ban on the trade, distribution and sale of pharmaceutical products referenced to the Indian Pharmacopeia (IP) in Kenya. India Pharmacopeia is a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the Government of India.

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Trump departs PBIA for Washington DC and this weekend's inauguration ceremonies

Donald Trump's plane took off from Palm Beach International Airport Saturday as the soon-to-be president left West Palm Beach for Washington, DC.

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British Labour MP under fire for not meeting minorities in Dhaka

Groups representing minorities in Bangladesh have criticised British Labour MP Rupa Huq for not meeting Hindu and other minority communities during her recent trip to Dhaka. They expressed concern that her visit missed addressing the violence and persecution of these groups.

by: MSN

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal: Who is going to be released and what to expect

Who is going to be released and what to expect - Hostages and Palestinian prisoners are expected to start being released from 4pm local time Sunday

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MedPAC Members Vote to Recommend Pay Hikes for Physicians and Hospitals

Physicians would get a 3% Medicare fee-for-service pay increase -- with primary care doctors getting a little more and other doctors getting a little less -- and hospitals would also receive a pay bump if Congress adopted two draft recommendations approved Thursday by the Medicare Payment Assessment Commission (MedPAC).

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Bush, Clinton, and Obama to reportedly skip Trump's inaugural lunch

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Junior NTR pays tributes to former CM of united Andhra Pradesh and Telugu film actor NTR

Junior NTR arrives at NTR ghat and pays tributes to the former CM of united Andhra Pradesh and Telugu film actor NTR on his 29th death anniversary.

by: MSN

BJP decides to go all out on one-nation-one-poll plan

Signalling its resolve to roll out the 'one nation, one election' plan, the BJP has constituted a high-powered committee chaired by Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan to shape public opinion and align its own state and local body governments with the importance of the idea.
  • Sun, January 19, 2025

by: MSN

Comelec: Reprinting of fresh ballots to start Jan. 22

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Sunday said they would restart the printing of official ballots for the May elections on Wednesday, January 22, following the temporary restraining orders (TRO) the Supreme Court handed down to them last week.

by: MSN

Rayner 'breached ministerial code' over Admiralty House residence move

Angela Rayner has been installed in the grace-and-favour residence at Admiralty House - once used by Winston Churchill.

by: MSN

First pictures of Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani at Donald Trump's pre-inauguration dinner in Washington

Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani attended a pre-swearing-in dinner for US President-elect Donald Trump in Washington DC.

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Liz Truss Has Gone To Washington For Donald Trump's Inauguration And The Social Media Reaction Is Not Kind

Liz Truss has gone to America for Donald Trump's inauguration as president - and the social media reaction is pretty much what you would expect. The UK's shortest-serving prime minister donned a 'Make America Great Again' baseball cap to pose for a picture in Washington DC.

by: MSN

Delhi never seen such poll campaign when 'murderous attack' attempted on ex-CM: Kejriwal

A day after an alleged attack on his vehicle during election canvassing, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said his life was dedicated to the country, but asserted Delhi has never witnessed such c

by: MSN

Manila mayoral race remains fluid - survey firm

The mayoral race in the country's capital city remains wide open, ensuring a high-stake contest among the three aspirants as election day draws closer, an independent, non-commissioned survey showed.

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Delhi Election 2025: 'Could not fulfil THESE three promises', Arvind Kejriwal asks for another 'five years'

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Arvind Kejriwal candidly acknowledges the unmet promises of cleaning the Yamuna, providing clean drinking water, and upgrading roads. He pledges to fulfill these goals if re-elected,

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Netanyahu reiterates no ceasefire without hostage list; Hamas says delay due to 'technical reasons'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed the ceasefire with Hamas until a list of hostages is received. The ceasefire, mediated by Qatar, the US, and Egypt, is to include a hostage exchange.

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8th Pay Commission: Will government employees get arrears if there is a delay in the 8th Pay Commission?

The central government has approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, which has created a wave of happiness among the central employees. This commission will review the salary, allowance, pension,

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Putin received a stern warning from Biden over plane explosive schemes

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Trump surprises Ukraine, Israel, China, Canada, Greenland

PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump is a master of surprise and out-of-the-box. What's the art and the deal? As we approach the turnover of power in the US, we see breathtaking moves and shocking shifts in direction — inspiring for some,

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Donald Trump's Inauguration. Full schedule of the ceremony

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the fifty-fourth President of the United States. Here is the full schedule of the event.

by: MSN

Who are the winners and losers in ending the Gaza war?

The losers are tens of thousands of dead and wounded Palestinians, Israelis and other victims; mostly innocent civilians; their families and friends; also those whose homes, businesses, schools, hospitals and infrastructure were damaged or destroyed.

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Donald Trump Inauguration: Why is president-elect glaring in official photo?

The photograph, unveiled ahead of Monday's inauguration, is set to feature in official programs — and it's already sparking heated debates. Supporters see it as a symbol of the "strongman" image Trump has carefully curated since his Apprentice days.

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Tory voters are split on whether party should merge with Reform UK

With the Tories trailing behind both Reform and Labour in the polls, Farage is making a determined push to capture voters, setting his sights on the cost of living crisis as the next battleground.

by: MSN

Bill Gates reveals surprising takeaways from dinner with Donald Trump

Bill Gates has revealed how he sat down for dinner with Donald Trump and came away 'impressed' with the President-elect. The tech mogul and philanthropist recounted his extended sit-down meal with Trump and offered a rare glimpse into the private discussion with The Wall Street Journal.

by: MSN

PM Modi government turned ease of doing business into unease: Congress

The Congress on Sunday criticized the Modi government, alleging that its "retrograde policies" have eroded investor confidence and transformed the ease of doing business into an "unease of doing business.

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Trump inauguration: US President-elect Donald Trump, wife Melania attend fireworks at golf club | Watch

US President-elect Donald Trump and family arrive in Washington for pre-inauguration celebrations, showcasing a mix of celebrity performances, political figures, and a vibrant atmosphere as the nation prepares for his historic second inauguration.

by: MSN

There Is No Law And Order In Maharashtra, Says Ruling Mahayuti Ajit Pawar-led NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique

BJP decides to go all out on one-nation-one-poll plan

Signalling its resolve to roll out the 'one nation, one election' plan, the BJP has constituted a high-powered committee chaired by Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan to shape public opinion and align its own state and local body governments with the importance of the idea.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to aggressively push for the 'One Nation, One Election' initiative, aiming to synchronize elections across India. This move is seen as a strategy to streamline the electoral process, reduce costs, and minimize the disruption caused by frequent elections. The BJP's renewed focus on this plan comes ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with the party believing that simultaneous polls could enhance governance efficiency and development. The initiative, which has been discussed for years, involves amending the constitution and requires broad political consensus. The BJP plans to highlight this in their election campaign, emphasizing the benefits of having a single election cycle for both national and state assemblies.

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