Congress leader DK Suresh Kumar accuses the Centre of diverting developmental funds from south India to north India, threatening that the south may have to become a separate country if the issue is not addressed, while the BJP criticizes the Congress for having a divisive mentality.
Georgia Republican Congressman Rick McCormick received a complaint for allegedly ignoring safety regulations and performing pull-ups on a crossbar hundreds of feet in the air during a tour of the US Capitol.
UK Covid Inquiry hears that Scottish Secretary Alister Jack deleted all his WhatsApp messages during the pandemic to free up storage capacity on his phone, expressing regret and stating that he did not believe Nicola Sturgeon's denial of politicizing the pandemic.
President Bola Tinubu's government ordered the closure of Bureaux De Change in Abuja to save face over the plummeting value of the naira, with Nigeria's secret police (DSS) subsequently taking over the market to stabilize the currency.
The Minority Leadership in the Kenyan National Assembly is demanding an immediate refund of the deducted 1.5% housing levy from the salaries of 418 MPs, citing the unconstitutionality of the deductions and a Court of Appeal ruling that halted the collection of the levy.
Kilifi Senator Stewart Madzayo has filed a petition to stop a private company from collecting convenience fees from users of the eCitizen platform, estimating that the company collects Sh36 billion annually, and arguing that it is unfair and unconstitutional to burden taxpayers with this fee.
MLAs of the ruling coalition in Jharkhand conducted a roll call with numbers to prove their majority and stake claim to form the government, while political uncertainty arises after the arrest of the former Chief Minister Hemant Soren in a corruption case.
Congress MP D K Suresh from Karnataka suggests that people in South India may demand a separate country if the injustice of unequal tax distribution continues, drawing strong condemnation from BJP leaders.
Scotland's former First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, displayed hubris and an inability to delegate during her appearance at the UK Covid inquiry, revealing a control freakery that undermined good governance and transparency, while her deletion of WhatsApp messages further highlighted her secrecy, according to journalist Dani Garavelli.
The Russian government is cracking down on its anti-war diaspora abroad through legislation and diplomatic pressure, including the potential confiscation of assets and the deportation of musicians and performers critical of the Kremlin's actions.
The Northern Ireland Assembly is set to sit on Saturday after the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) ended its boycott of the power-sharing institutions in protest over trade arrangements after Brexit.
Jharkhand Chief Minister-in-waiting Champai Soren has urged the Governor to take immediate steps for government formation after 47 MLAs submitted a letter of support to him.
Suranya Aiyar, daughter of Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar, denies being asked to vacate her residence by a Residents' Welfare Association (RWA) due to her post criticizing the 'pran prathishtha' of the Ram Temple, stating that she does not live in the mentioned society and has not received any notice.
Labor MK Gilad Kariv argues that granting civil administrative power in Gaza to local Gazan groups once Hamas is defeated is unrealistic, and the only practical solution is to eventually allow the Palestinian Authority to take charge of the Strip, as Israel already cooperates with the PA in the West Bank.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticize the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the arrest of former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, calling it a political vendetta and an attempt to intimidate opposition leaders ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
"Michelle O'Neill of Sinn Féin expresses optimism as the DUP endorses a deal to restore power-sharing, while Sir Jeffrey Donaldson announces that the green lane for trade will be replaced by the internal UK market system in Northern Ireland."
Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, vows to win Delhi and unite regional parties after the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, accusing the Congress and Left of colluding with the BJP and cautioning against the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Brazil has filed new charges against alleged Russian spy Sergey Cherkasov, potentially giving President Joe Biden leverage in negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the possibility of a prisoner swap involving Cherkasov.
Former President Rodrigo Duterte's call for Mindanao to secede from the Philippines may be a tactic to avoid prosecution by the International Criminal Court, according to a House minority lawmaker.
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald faced criticism for wearing a mesh top in the Dail, with a complaint email demanding a dress code be introduced.
The Muslim Rights Concern accuses Governor Mutfwang of Plateau State of anti-Muslim sentiments for excluding Muslims from his 11-member security committee, stating that his move lacks diplomacy and hinders the peaceful settlement of the ongoing crisis in Plateau.
A high court judge in London dismissed Donald Trump's claim for damages over allegations in the "Steele dossier," ruling that the case should not go to trial as the claim was made outside the six-year limitations period.
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema, who once criticized politicians for using taxpayer funds for personal gain, has reportedly spent over $100,000 a month on personal security, as well as indulging in luxury perks such as first-class airfare and stays at five-star hotels, according to her recent campaign finance filings.
A new House Republican-led bill, introduced by Rep. Lance Gooden, aims to increase transparency and awareness of foreign funding to U.S.-based think tanks and charities that may be promoting views hostile to U.S. interests.
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack admits to deleting all his WhatsApp messages during the pandemic to free up storage capacity on his phone, expresses regret, and criticizes Nicola Sturgeon for politicizing the pandemic during the UK Covid Inquiry's hearings in Edinburgh.
Former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, popularly known as KCR, took oath as a member of the state Assembly following a hip fracture and successful surgery, after his party BRS lost power to the Congress in the recent elections.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana engage in a heated exchange over Sifuna's remarks about President William Ruto during a TV debate, with Mungatana calling for respect and order.
A secret executive action during the Obama administration, known as the Presidential Information Technology Committee (PITC), may have allowed former President Donald Trump to keep presidential records at Mar-a-Lago and could have legal implications for his various indictments concerning government records.
A broadcast journalist in Ghana has criticized President Akufo-Addo for not dismissing the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) boss, who reached retirement age two years ago, while taking prompt action to remove the former Auditor General for the same reason.
Cracks emerge within Bungoma County's leadership as politicians express grievances over lack of transparency surrounding plans to lease Nzoia Sugar Factory ahead of President William Ruto's scheduled visit, with some officials threatening to boycott the tour due to unfulfilled promises and a lack of consultation on key issues.
Three San Francisco supervisors, including Aaron Peskin, Myrna Melgar, and Dean Preston, have received threatening letters following Y Combinator President Garry Tan's now-deleted online rant tweet.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents an all-inclusive budget with a focus on empowering the poor, women, youth, and farmers, and aims to make India a developed nation by 2047.
Raila Odinga proposes a national dialogue to address the impasse surrounding the housing levy, advocating for experts from around the world to develop a clear roadmap for implementing and financing the affordable housing project.
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's daughter, Suranya Aiyar, who was asked to vacate her house in Delhi over her Ram Temple post, stated that she does not even live in the colony represented by the Residents' Welfare Association (RWA).
Beijing's military spending is likely much higher than reported by the Pentagon, with estimates suggesting that China's defense budget may be 30-40% higher than the official figures, according to analysts from The Heritage Foundation. China's ability to pay its soldiers less and its "civil-military fusion" strategy also contribute to the perception that China's military spending is smaller in comparison to the US.
The House passed a bipartisan tax cut package that enhances the child tax credit for lower-income families and boosts tax breaks for businesses, marking a rare breakthrough for the House but with uncertain prospects in the Senate.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have been found guilty of corruption charges, sentenced to 14 years in prison, and disqualified from holding public office for 10 years, complicating his political movement's attempt to return to power in parliamentary elections.
Rahul Gandhi should have prevented Nitish Kumar from leaving and should pacify Mamata Banerjee to bring their cause onto the political canvas.
Daily Kos expresses support for the Black community and encourages ways to get involved in the upcoming elections.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and ex-Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi have been sentenced to 10 years in prison for breaching state secrets, changing their status from under-trial "accused" to prisoners; meanwhile, security has been tightened around the Adiala jail after a threatening phone call was received and five terrorists attempted to target a jail in Balochistan.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) held a virtual general body meeting after police and security officials allegedly raided and took control of PTI's central secretariat in Islamabad, but police officials denied the allegation and claimed they were there for security purposes, prompting the PTI to decide to hold intra-party elections within two weeks.
The House passed a $78 billion tax bill that increases the child tax credit and reinstates business deductions, marking a rare show of bipartisanship and sending the legislation to the Senate for consideration.
Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley claims that the Obama administration exacerbated racial and gender divisions in the US, making Americans feel like they were being put in "camps."
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Wole Olanipekun, revealed that he almost got into a physical altercation with former President Olusegun Obasanjo for proposing an amendment to the 1999 Constitution, which Olanipekun described as a fake document responsible for the numerous challenges in Nigeria.
Senator Chuck Grassley may oppose a bipartisan tax bill because he believes it would benefit President Joe Biden's reelection chances and jeopardize the extension of the 2017 tax cuts.
Sen. Tom Cotton defended pressing TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew about potential ties to the Chinese Communist Party at a Senate hearing, citing Singapore's high degree of infiltration and influence by the CCP as reason for concern.
House China Select Committee Chairman Mike Gallagher is set to warn that the Chinese Communist Party is determined to suppress religion and control people's minds, declaring faith in God as the opposite of Communism.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has ordered a review of US and worldwide recognition of a Palestinian state, including options such as UN membership and encouraging other countries to recognize Palestine, following the recent Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip, marking a reconsideration of US policy.
President Biden's younger brother James has agreed to testify in the House impeachment inquiry into alleged corruption by Joe Biden during his vice presidency, specifically regarding his involvement in foreign business relationships and alleged loan repayments.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, who is Singaporean, faced questioning from Senator Tom Cotton about his nationality and affiliations with the Chinese Communist Party during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.