Sinn Féin is facing pressure to boycott its St Patrick's Day trip to the US due to American support for Israel's actions in Gaza.
A United Nations expert has called on the Philippines to abolish an anti-communism task force that suppresses freedom of expression, as well as take action on the issue of media killings in the country.
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has called on Hungary to ratify Sweden's application to join NATO without delay, warning that Hungary's continued refusal to do so could harm its relations with the United States and NATO.
Malaysia has reduced the sentence of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who was convicted of stealing millions of dollars, drawing criticism from observers and citizens.
Senate Republicans threaten to block a bipartisan tax relief bill that would make the child tax credit available to migrants and potentially add $400 billion to the federal deficit.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has been described as a 'workaholic' by Congress leader Baba Siddique, amid rumors that Siddique may join Pawar's faction of the Nationalist Congress Party.
### Summary Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gifted a phone used during the first year of the pandemic to a family member, amid criticism for failing to retain WhatsApp messages related to the initial response to the outbreak.
Rahul Gandhi is okay with politicians like Himanta Biswa Sarma and Milind Deora leaving Congress due to their differing political views, emphasizing the importance of defending certain values.
The budget session of the Andhra Pradesh state assembly, which is the last session before the April elections, will focus on the presentation of the vote-on-account budget by the Jagan Mohan Reddy government, highlighting their achievements and announcing welfare schemes.
Stormont Speaker Alex Maskey, who has served for four years in the role, will step down with mixed emotions, but is pleased to oversee the election of a new speaker and the establishment of the institutions once again.
Wall Street is challenging SEC Chair Gary Gensler's regulatory agenda through a series of lawsuits, posing a threat to his efforts to strengthen oversight of financial markets and introduce new regulations.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's 12-year jail sentence for corruption over the embezzlement of Malaysia's state-owned wealth fund has been halved by the country's pardons board, along with a reduced fine, leading to criticism over impunity in Southeast Asian leadership.
Prominent Ohio political figures criticize President Biden's upcoming visit to East Palestine as a political stunt and question his motives for showing support a year after a major train derailment.
The Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh is alleged to have spent Rs 680 crore on advisors in the last four and a half years, with Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, the advisor on public affairs, receiving the highest amount of Rs 140 crore.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's prison sentence for corruption has been cut in half, and his fine has been reduced, relating to his involvement in the 1MDB scandal which saw billions of dollars embezzled out of Malaysia.
Malaysia has halved the sentence of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who was convicted for corruption in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, reducing his jail term to 12 years and the fines imposed on him to $10.6 million.
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's petition challenging his arrest on money laundering charges has been dismissed by the Supreme Court, leading to his extended custody and the appointment of Champai Soren as the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra faced permission denial and delays by the West Bengal police due to ongoing exams, despite allegations of non-cooperation by Congress.
Tamil superstar Vijay has launched a political party called "Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam" in Tamil Nadu and is expected to enter the electoral battlefield in 2026.
BB Balamurugan, a deputy commissioner of Goods and Service Tax in Chennai, has been suspended just two days before his retirement after writing a letter to the President of India calling for the dismissal of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for allegedly converting the Enforcement Directorate into a "BJP policy enforcement directorate".
Rebel Telugu Desam Party MP Kesineni Nani praised YCP leader Jagan Mohan Reddy and joined the party, expressing faith in his leadership and commitment to the welfare of the society.
Protesters mark the third anniversary of Myanmar's military coup with demonstrations, holding up portraits of Aung San Suu Kyi and shouting slogans while expressing their opposition to the junta.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani claims that former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice informed Pakistan about Osama bin Laden's presence in the country before the CIA operation in Abbottabad, stating that it was an intelligence failure of the entire world, not just Pakistan.
The Peoples Democratic Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, criticizes President Bola Tinubu's directive to the Central Bank of Nigeria to handle crude oil sales proceeds from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, stating that it violates the legal status and operational independence of the national oil company.
YS Sharmila, the President of the Andhra Pradesh Congress party, is launching a protest against the central government and the privatization of Vizag Steel plant, highlighting her bravery in standing up to the BJP.
Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a former critic of the government and key opposition spokesperson, has announced his retirement from local politics and stated that his focus is now on Africa, triggering reactions from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) who vowed to bring him back into domestic politics.
Delhi Police will increase security in central Delhi as hundreds of AAP workers and supporters gather to protest against alleged cheating in the Chandigarh Mayoral polls.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has raided the office of research and advocacy organisation Centre for Equity Studies and the home of its director Harsh Mander in connection with alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act.
The U.S. Navy is not adequately prepared for a potential cyberwar in 2026 and is trailing behind China's advances in cyberspace operations, according to retired Navy officials.
The notions of ‘core’ or centre, and ‘periphery’ in social and political theory have been challenged and overturned, as marginalized regions like Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan are now taking center stage, challenging the dominance of the center and demanding their rights.
Pakistan has pledged support to the Maldives to address urgent development needs after India cuts aid.
Congress leader Baba Siddique is expected to join the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP, providing a Muslim face for the party in Mumbai after the BJP hindered former minister Nawab Malik's entry into the mainstream NCP.
Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza has been unexpectedly moved to a prison colony in Siberia, according to his wife.
President Biden is being criticized for taking too long to respond to Iran's support of militant groups and their aggressions towards the US, with accusations that Iran is funding, training, and providing weapons to these groups.
Former premier Imran Khan denies rumors about a deal that led to the imprisonment of former first lady Bushra Bibi, stating that they do not want any deal and that the decision to declare their residence as a 'sub-jail' was not a result of a deal.
Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima expresses disappointment with Nigerians celebrating the depreciation of the Naira against the dollar on social media, labeling them as "clowns," while the Nigerian Senate Committee summons the Central Bank Governor to answer questions on the state of the economy and the fall of the naira.
Congress MP DK Suresh has sparked controversy by proposing the idea of separate nationhood for southern states in response to perceived injustice in resource distribution, a notion that has drawn criticism from the BJP and accusations of divisive politics.
Minnesota Congress member Ilhan Omar is facing Republican accusations of putting foreign interests before those of the US, but independent analyses of a speech in Somali suggest that the accusations are based on a mistranslation.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene went viral on social media for mispronouncing "indictable" during a House committee meeting, leading to mockery and amusement from users.
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for the censure and deportation of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar after a misinterpreted translation of her speech triggers allegations of disloyalty to the United States.
Mexican President, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, has called for proof or an apology from US authorities after recent claims that a drug cartel funded his first presidential campaign, potentially jeopardizing cooperation between the two countries in the fight against drug trafficking.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited a village in Murshidabad where he met with beedi workers, listened to their concerns, and promised to raise their issues in Delhi, which left the workers feeling overwhelmed and grateful.
The U.S. State Department has imposed financial sanctions on four Israeli individuals who allegedly contributed to violence and instability in the West Bank, following an executive order issued by President Biden.
Left workers and supporters have joined Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in West Bengal to fight against the RSS-BJP and injustice, amid Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's criticism of the alliance.
The House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Matt Gaetz has expanded its probe to include allegations of sex crimes, drug use, and illicit benefits, and has reached out to an ex-girlfriend who was a key witness in the federal investigation.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologizes for failing to notify the chain of command about his hospitalization for prostate cancer, admitting that he did not handle the situation correctly.
A young audience member on Question Time criticized Nicola Sturgeon for the lack of transparency in the Scottish government, highlighting the mass deletion of WhatsApp messages and failure to record important meetings.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemns Rep. Troy Nehls' racially inflammatory comments towards Rep. Cori Bush, calling them disgraceful and inappropriate.
Foreign interference networks in Canadian politics are deeply embedded and operate at all levels of government, according to a declassified intelligence report obtained by Global News, which also warns that such interference is incrementally weakening Canada's democracy.
The incoming DUP deputy first minister will have a legal duty to build border posts, according to loyalist Jamie Bryson, who criticized Sir Jeffrey Donaldson for his role in the deal and accused him of surrendering to Sinn Fein.