Mon, January 27, 2025

by: MSN

Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take in Palestinians from Gaza; Hamas and Jordan push back

By Nandita Bose, Kanishka Singh and Nidal al-Mughrabi ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/Cairo (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said Jordan and Egypt should take in Palestinians from war-ravaged Gaza, a suggestion rejected by Hamas,

by: Couriermail

Parents have saved more than $2700 through childcare subsidies, new figures show

Australian parents have saved more than $2700 since new childcare subsidies came into effect just over a year ago, with Anthony Albanese saying Labor's raft of childcare policies were creating the "building blocks for a universal childcare system".

by: MSN

Israel and Lebanon extend deadline for troop withdrawal to February 18, White House says

White House said respective governments 'will also begin negotiations for the return of Lebanese prisoners captured after October 7, 2023' The White House said on Sunday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend the deadline for Israeli troops to depart southern Lebanon until February 18,

by: MSN

Income Tax vs Budget: Even today taxpayers are swinging between the new and old tax regime! Survey reveals..

by: MSN

Undersea cable between Sweden and Latvia damaged: Swedish PM

Latvia said it had dispatched a warship on Sunday after damage to a fibre optic cable to Sweden that may have been "due to external factors". The statement added: "Based on current findings, it is presumed that the cable is significantly damaged due to external factors.

by: MSN

Trump's bureaucracy goes to war

President Trump has only been in office a week, but the departments under his command are moving with blazing speed to transform the federal bureaucracy into an army of loyalists. The new administration immediately moved to freeze nearly all foreign aid,

by: MSN

Colombia caves to Trump's threats after canceling deportation flights

Colombia is already caving to Donald Trump after he threatened steep economic and diplomatic sanctions when they refused to accept flights of migrants being deported from the U.S.

by: MSN

Inside Pete Hegseth's first day at the Pentagon and monumental challenges he faces in bid to 'restore warrior ethos'

Recently confirmed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth starts work at the Pentagon on Monday and already he is facing several challenges both at home and abroad.

by: MSN

Furious Trump puts immediate emergency tariff on Colombia and travel bans for officials

Donald Trump has lashed out at Colombia President Gustavo Petro after two deportation flights were not allowed to land.

by: MSN

Times RFK Jr. And Mitt Romney Looked Like Total Doppelgangers

Mitt Romney and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. both occupy opposing spaces in conservative politics, but they also happen to look freakishly similar to each other.

by: MSN

Revealed: John Swinney's blueprint to revive the NHS and create 'digital front door'

First Minister John Swinney will set out his strategy to revive the NHS - by creating thousands of extra appointments and a new "digital front door" health and social care app.

by: MSN

This Week in Louisiana Politics: 10 Commandments, special primary and Trump executive orders

Louisiana's Ten Commandments law was back in court this week as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals considered whether the law should be allowed to move forward.

by: MSN

Rep. Greene Fights for Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene testified before the House Ways and Means Committee, advocating for the extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017. She emphasized that the TCJA provided significant relief to American families and businesses,

by: bnnbloomberg

U.S., Colombia clash over deportations and raise tariffs in show of Trump's pledge to limit migration

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday said that his government wouldn't accept flights carrying migrants deported from the United States until the Trump administration creates a protocol that treats them with 'dignity.

by: CNN

Trump feuds with Colombia's president as he rolls out immigration crackdown

President Donald Trump is pushing forward with his agenda in the busy opening days of his second term, with an immigration enforcement blitz targeting Chicago now underway. Follow for live updates.

by: MSN

Understanding the Expropriation Act: Debunking myths and fear-mongering

Explore the realities of the Expropriation Act and why fears of reckless land grabs are unfounded. This article clarifies the Act's provisions and its potential benefits for South Africa's land reform

by: Oregonian

President Trump retaliates with tariffs after country refuses entry to migrants deported from US

U.S. President Donald Trump says that he's ordering tariffs, visa restrictions and other retaliatory measures against Colombia after its government rejected two flights carrying migrants.

by: MSN

Delhi Election 2025: Amit Shah Targets Kejriwal Over Corruption Allegations | ABP NEWS

The political battle between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified with accusations of corruption against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Amit Shah has alleged that Kejriwal misused funds collected in Delhi for political campaigns in other states like Gujarat and Goa.

by: MSN

8th Pay Commission update: No relief for central employees as DA remains unpaid

State and central government employees look forward to receiving arrears along with dearness allowance and other benefits. However, there's bad news for central government employees this time. The central government has given the green light for the formation of the 8th Pay Commission.

by: BBC

Gaming start-ups call for more government money

More government help is needed to fund start-up companies in the computer games industry, the head of a leading gaming firm has told BBC Politics East. Asa Burrows, chief executive of SKC Games Studio in Suffolk, said there was "a lack of appetite to invest in the games industry" with private investments or government grants.

by: MSN

Trump and Ramaphosa: A tale of two rich presidents and the motives of big business

Is it power or profit that explains the proximity of the richest American tech bros to Donald Trump and how SA business has come to assist Cyril Ramaphosa in fixing what the ANC broke?

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: ICE arrests 956 undocumented immigrants on Sunday

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

by: CNN

After forcing Colombia to back down, White House claims America is respected again

Donald Trump claimed an early victory for a coercive foreign policy based on tariffs and hard power on Sunday after announcing Colombia had backed down in a dispute over migrant repatriation flights.

by: MSN

8th Pay Commission brings cheer: Basic pay now Rs 51,000 with higher perks

The Modi government is reportedly planning a significant decision regarding the 8th Pay Commission, recently approved. Exciting news has emerged about this development. The main objective of the 8th Pay Commission is to evaluate the salaries and pensions of government employees in accordance with the current economic situation and inflation rate.
Sun, January 26, 2025

by: CNN

Trump administration launches immigration enforcement blitz in Chicago

The Trump administration launched an immigration enforcement blitz in Chicago on Sunday that includes several federal agencies that have been granted additional authorities to arrest undocumented immigrants in the US,

by: Townhall

Never Forget Who Democrats Are, Hold Them to Their Own Standards

Those people at family gatherings who can't stand your existence, the people who know who don't show up to weddings, funerals, memorials or holidays are not busy - decent people prioritize the personally important over the political. Democrats can't.

by: i

Trump allies call on President to block Starmer's Chagos deal over Iran fears

The Chancellor refuses to confirm the expansion at Heathrow despite pledging to support 'the builders not the blockers'

by: Sky

Kemi Badenoch 'certainly would' back Heathrow third runway - as Reeves hints at support

The Conservative Party leader, whose constituency includes Stansted Airport, said she has supported the expansion of the UK's largest airport in the past, and would not change her mind on doing so.

by: BBC

Trump touts economic policy at rally as Senate works to confirm cabinet

While Trump promotes his "no tax on tips" proposal in Las Vegas, Senate Republicans are working to secure his team.

by: CNN

Trump gave broad clemency to all Jan. 6 rioters. See their cases in 3 charts

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump granted sweeping clemency to all of the nearly 1,600 people charged in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. Learn more about their cases with these charts.

by: MSN

Human rights advocates criticise China for torturing detained writer, journalist

Human rights advocates have alleged that Chinese authorities are mistreating Chinese Australian writer Yang Hengjun and journalist Zhang Zhan as part of a larger effort to suppress dissent, Voice of America (VOA) reported.

by: BBC

Confident, organised, still freewheeling: Trump 2.0 shows lessons have been learned

Donald Trump's first week in office shows he has returned with a plan - and knows how to avoid some of the chaos of his first term.

by: MSN

Trump wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza. Here's why they are likely to refuse

President Donald Trump's suggestion that Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip is likely to be met with a hard "no" from the two U.S. allies and the Palestinians themselves who fear Israel would never allow them to return.

by: MSN

India ranks 3rd for illegal immigrants in US, over 7 lakh at risk as Trump mass deportation; what happens to them now?

The US government, under Trump, is initiating mass deportations of illegal immigrants, with India being a major source. An executive order cites the detrimental effects of illegal immigration. India is cooperating with the US to confirm and repatriate illegal Indian nationals.

by: MSN

The first IPS Officer of Independent India was...,Know about his role, posting, and other details

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination to recruit candidates for prestigious positions such as IAS, IPS, IFS, and others. The exam is held in three stages: prelims,

by: Sky

Kemi Badenoch 'certainly would' back Heathrow runway expansion

The Conservative Party leader, whose constituency includes Stansted Airport, said she has supported the expansion of the UK's largest airport in the past, and would not change her mind on doing so.

by: MSN

Trump vows answers on mystery drone sightings as expert makes eerie prediction

An influx of unexplained drone sightings began to make headlines in November, and while President Trump vowed to uncover the mystery, experts explain what may have led to the uptick.

by: MSN

Bihar To Provide 12 Lakh Govt Jobs, Create 34 Lakh Employment Opportunities This Year: Governor

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Sunday said the state will provide 12 lakh government jobs and create 34 lakh employment opportunities for the youth by the end of this year. Addressing a gathering after unfurling the national flag at the Gandhi Maidan in Patna,

by: MSN

Trump launches mass deportation plan for 11 million migrants

President Trump is sending a strong and clear message to everyone: "If you enter the United States illegally, you will suffer the consequences," warned White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt. The spokeswoman announced the initial figures for the "largest" deportation operation in the history of the country,

by: MSN

12 lakh govt jobs to be provided by end of 2025: Bihar Guv

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Sunday said the state will provide 12 lakh government jobs and create 34 lakh employment opportunities for the youth by the end of this year

by: MSN

T'gana CM demands withdrawal of draft UGC regulations

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said he would see the draft UGC guidelines as an "attack on Constitution" and demanded that the Centre withdraw them

by: MSN

RPSC RAS Prelims Admit Card: When and how can you download the RAS prelims exam admit card?

Rajasthan Public Service Commission i.e. RPSC has announced the date of the Administrative Service (RAS) Prelims 2024 exam. The exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025. Although the admit card has not been issued for this exam yet,

by: MSN

Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspector generals at series of US government agencies

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspector generals at government agencies, a sweeping action to remove oversight of his new administration that some members of Congress are suggesting violated federal oversight laws.

by: MSN

Trump declassifies the files of the murders of JFK, RFK, and MLK

The declassification of these documents, which are essential in American history, could finally provide some of the answers long awaited by these families.

by: MSN

PSCU mourns passing of trade union stalwart Steve Dawson

Dawson, 76, was Deputy Secretary General-of the Public Service And Commercial Union Of South Africa (PSCU) at the time when the current regime unleashed its most devastating programme of anti working class coalition with the Democratic Alliance and the intended destruction of coal-mining sector and job cuts in the public service.

by: MSN

Trump Signs New Pair Of Executive Orders Limiting Taxpayer-Funded Abortions Both At Home And Abroad

President Donald Trump revoked former President Joe Biden's orders expanding abortion access and ordered that the federal government and U.S. taxpayers no longer fund abortions at home and abroad Friday.

by: MSN

Trump confirms his promise to abolish taxes on tips in US

US President Donald Trump held a rally in the state of Nevada. Speaking in Las Vegas, a city dominated by the hospitality and service industries, he reiterated his promise to eliminate taxes on income earned from tips,

by: MSN

Analyst, NGO back call to ban foreign political funding

Trump Claims Migrants Come to US From Prisons and Mental Institutions. Here's What We Know

However, these statistics do not show which country the arrested people come from. We did not find public records documenting prior mental-health hospitalizations of immigrants. Organizations including the Center for Immigration Studies,

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's claims that migrants entering the U.S. are coming from prisons and mental institutions. Trump has repeatedly made these assertions, particularly during his campaign speeches, suggesting that these individuals are being released by other countries to destabilize the U.S. However, fact-checking and data analysis reveal a different picture. According to the article, while there are instances of migrants with criminal backgrounds, the vast majority of migrants are fleeing violence, poverty, or seeking better economic opportunities. Immigration experts and data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection indicate that the percentage of migrants with criminal records is relatively small. Furthermore, the process for migrants includes background checks, and those with serious criminal records are often detained or deported. The article also notes that Trump's statements lack comprehensive evidence and are part of a broader narrative to portray immigration negatively, despite the complexities and humanitarian aspects of migration.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/trump-claims-migrants-come-to-us-from-prisons-and-mental-institutions-here-s-what-we-know/ar-AA1xRPp8