China's anti-corruption crackdown led by Xi Jinping is unlikely to end, as it has become a central part of his governance and is used to remove anyone who deviates from his way of doing things, although opinions on its effectiveness vary.
The UK government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is deemed "fundamentally incompatible" with the country's human rights safeguards by a parliamentary committee, raising concerns about the UK's international reputation and the legality of the legislation.
President Joe Biden's national security spokesman, John Kirby, will be taking on an expanded role as White House national security communications adviser and will be named an assistant to the president.
The Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Emma Little-Pengelly, has expressed concerns about revenue-raising proposals that may place additional pressure on struggling families and poor public services, stating that it is unsustainable to ask people to pay more for subpar services.
Chandrababu Naidu's desperation to align with the BJP is driven by his fear of impending legal cases, despite attempts to portray it as for the nation's well-being and the smooth functioning of elections.
The Senate has voted to advance a $95.3 billion foreign aid package, including $60 billion for Ukraine, $14 billion for Israel's war with Hamas, and $8 billion for Taiwan, in an effort to counter Russian aggression and maintain America's global standing.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is back in the hospital at Walter Reed for an "emergent bladder issue," according to Pentagon officials.
Australian federal MP Barnaby Joyce admits to making a big mistake and blames medication for his behavior after being caught on camera swearing into his phone while lying on the ground in a Canberra street.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's claim that Prime Minister Scott Morrison did not go away during the time when he was needed during the COVID-19 pandemic is spin and not accurate, as Morrison did travel overseas during the pandemic, although his overseas trips coincided with times of crisis in Australia.
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer criticizes President Biden's "diminished" mental capacity as described in special counsel Robert Hur's report on Biden's handling of classified documents.
MSNBC host Jen Psaki criticized the media coverage of the Special Counsel report on President Biden's handling of classified documents and expressed frustration with the focus on Biden's age, arguing that it detracts from the important issues at hand in the election.
Senator Chris Coons downplayed President Biden's recent gaffe where he mistakenly referred to the president of Egypt as the "president of Mexico," stating that small gaffes are a normal part of public life and highlighting similar mistakes made by other politicians in the past.
The Senate advances a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific, but the bill's path forward remains uncertain as some senators aim to slow its progress.
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki criticized special counsel Robert Hur for including an assessment of President Biden's memory and recall abilities in his investigation into classified documents, calling it a "big old gift" for Trump's political team.
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has defended the DUP's return to Stormont despite senior party figures stating that there is still a border in the Irish Sea and the party's seven tests for power-sharing have not been met.
The ruling Congress party in Telangana holds a special presentation for its legislators ahead of presenting a white paper on irrigation projects in the state assembly, instructing them to be ready to confront the opposition BJP over previous governments' actions regarding the projects.
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, met with the Kaduna State Governor and emphasized that Nigeria's socio-economic and security challenges require a spiritual solution and divine intervention.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended President Joe Biden against the characterization in special counsel Robert Hur's report, describing him as "very clear and very focused."
Senior Biden adviser Mitch Landrieu pushed back on Kristen Welker during a "Meet the Press" interview, defending President Biden against suggestions of compromising national security and emphasizing that he was not engaged in criminal activity, unlike former President Trump.
The United States equips its allies with lethal capabilities and strengthens defenses in the Indo-Pacific not out of altruism, but because it is in its own interest to face shared adversaries and avoid spending American lives to defeat them in the future, according to U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell.
President Biden's attorney, Bob Bauer, criticized special counsel Robert Hur's report and defended Biden against allegations of memory troubles, stating that it was "shabby work" and included factual misstatements and pejorative comments inconsistent with DOJ policy, while acknowledging its legal analysis as correct; Hur's report concluded that Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials but recommended against pressing charges due to Biden's cooperation and the likelihood of a jury perceiving him as a "well-meaning elderly man with a poor memory."
PTI-backed independent candidate Waseem Qadir, who won the elections in Lahore, has joined the PML-N party for the development of his constituency and people, marking a setback for the PTI as other parties seek the support of independent candidates for power.
President Biden's personal counsel, Bob Bauer, avoided commenting on whether he supports the release of transcripts from Biden's interviews with the special counsel who investigated his handling of classified documents, stating that it is ultimately up to the government.
PML-N and PPP leaders meet to discuss the formation of a coalition government in Pakistan, seeking political cooperation to address the country's instability.
U.S. Senator Chris Coons and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reunite at a summit in Washington, D.C., posting uncanny selfies of their resemblance to each other.
Several government decisions in Israel were made without proper professional and legal foundation, prompting the Attorney General to order the government to reconsider them in additional deliberations.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has had meetings with the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) in an effort to form a national unity government following the February 8 general elections, with both parties agreeing "in principle" to political cooperation and stability.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas dismissed the baseless impeachment attempt against him while blaming Congress for the ongoing migrant crisis at the border and avoiding responsibility for the broken system.
The UK Minister for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch, visits Nigeria to deepen the UK-Nigeria partnership and explore investment opportunities in various sectors.
Three MLAs from the ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) in Bihar did not attend a crucial meeting of legislators ahead of the floor test, causing concern for the government.
Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara criticized the special counsel report on President Biden's handling of classified documents, stating that the details about Biden's memory were unnecessary and politically motivated.
Malaysia has been accused of seeking "political revenge" against UK journalist Clare Rewcastle Brown for her reporting on the 1MDB scandal after she was sentenced to two years in prison for criminal defamation.
President Biden's personal attorney, Bob Bauer, criticizes special counsel Robert Hur's report on Biden's handling of classified documents, stating that it "went off the rails" due to Hur's poor questioning rather than any memory problems on Biden's part.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas dismisses GOP allegations as "baseless" and remains focused on addressing the southern border crisis and working towards immigration system reforms.
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condemned the act of spreading nails on the road to stop farmers from reaching Delhi, with Rahul Gandhi accusing PM Modi of deceiving farmers and promising justice and profit to them.
Former Assistant United States Attorney Andrew Weissmann warns that Judge Aileen Cannon may be asked to recuse herself from overseeing Donald Trump's obstruction of justice trial due to concerns about exposing witnesses to danger and her previous handling of the investigation.
ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo and Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda have emphasized the need for political tolerance and unity among leaders, urging them to respect each other and work together for the benefit of Kenyans, regardless of their party affiliations.
President Joe Biden's allies have defended him against questions regarding his age and mental fitness, calling them "gratuitous, unnecessary and inaccurate personal remarks." Despite the special counsel report, Biden's advisers, including Mitch Landrieu and Alejandro Mayorkas, have testified to his mental acuity and sharpness.
Expelled Congress member Acharya Pramod Krishnam criticizes treatment of party leaders Sachin Pilot and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, stating that sycophancy is required to survive in the party.
The Biden campaign criticizes the special counsel report on the president's mental fitness as "just a bucket of B.S."
Haiti is facing compounding crises, including armed gangs, food scarcity, and a power vacuum, with the unelected Prime Minister Ariel Henry under pressure to step down as rebel leader Guy Philippe calls for his ouster.
Expelled Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam claims that Sachin Pilot and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are being disrespected in the party and that survival requires sycophancy, while also expressing his support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Nigel Farage expresses his willingness to serve as the British ambassador to the US, even if the Labour party is in power, and suggests he could be a "friend" to Donald Trump on Labour's behalf; he also hints at a potential run for MP and claims to be contacted daily by desperate Tory MPs seeking his next move.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accuses the Haryana government of creating a border between Punjab and India by placing concrete blocks, nails, and barbed wire on roads to hinder farmers' march to Delhi, while the Haryana Chief Minister justifies the measures for maintaining law and order.
The UK government is considering recognizing Somaliland as an independent state due to its stability and strategic importance in the Red Sea, as well as pressure from politicians and Ethiopia's recognition of Somaliland.
The book "Gujarat Under Modi: Laboratory of Today's India" by Christophe Jaffrelot, originally deemed "high risk" by publishers due to its potential to be hurtful towards the people of Gujarat and its unyielding view of Narendra Modi, provides a detailed examination of Modi's rise to power and his political strategies in Gujarat.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pleaded with a child at a tribal rally to stop waving at him to avoid causing him arm pain during his speech.
House Republicans who voted to remove Kevin McCarthy from the speakership are facing blowback, including primary threats and loss of support from donors and caucuses, as some GOP members seek to exact electoral revenge.
Former Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) chairman Raja Affandi Raja Noor resigned from his position due to a disagreement over the restructuring of the fund's subsidiary, Boustead Holdings, despite the defence minister insisting that he had retired.
PM Narendra Modi secretly met with President Ram Nath Kovind to discuss the plan to scrap Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, a move that required careful execution and strategic timing, according to a report.