President Bongbong Marcos Jr. suggests that former President Rodrigo Duterte's erratic behavior may be due to his long-term use of fentanyl, a highly addictive drug with serious side effects.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to unveil her comprehensive Africa plan, named the Mattei plan, which aims to position Italy as a leader in European cooperation with the African continent and curb illegal migration, with a draft decree approved in November outlining Italy's approach in areas such as education, health, exports, and infrastructure while prioritizing stemming the flow of migrants from Africa.
Conservative critics harshly criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) after a video showed her expressing support for Somalia and its territorial disputes with Ethiopia, but Omar defended her comments as representing the interests of Somalis in the United States and standing in solidarity with them.
Top government officials are preparing appeals and exploring other measures to salvage President William Ruto's halted pet projects, including the housing levy, new identity system, and healthcare system, which have been stopped by court decisions.
Nikki Haley, former governor and last remaining Republican primary challenger to Donald Trump, was heckled by an angry "America First" protester at a South Carolina rally while discussing foreign policy and criticizing President Joe Biden's handling of Iran and China.
The collapse of the INDIA alliance, formed by 28 opposition parties in India, can be attributed to the demoralization caused by the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, which has led to individual reactions reflecting a loss of hope to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 general elections.
In the last four years, Nitish Kumar has become Bihar's CM thrice, with similarities and differences between his previous terms and the present one.
A German court bans funding for the extreme-right party, sparking a debate on using legal means to halt the rise of the party, especially in the context of mass protests against the far-right Alternative for Germany.
Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the ninth time, forming a new alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and appointing key players, including Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, as Deputy Chief Ministers, signaling a political renaissance in Bihar.
Xi Jinping's recent purge of PLA generals, along with the crackdown on corruption in various sectors, indicates that something is amiss within the Chinese military and that there may be a lack of trust and confidence between Xi and his military, undermining the operational effectiveness of the PLA and potentially tempering China's global ambitions.
The INDIA opposition bloc, led by Rahul Gandhi's Congress party, is facing challenges as it loses allies and struggles to maintain a united front against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's NDA, with shifting vote banks and a lack of unity among opposition parties playing a role.
A controversy arises in Keragodu village over the installation of a Hanuman flag, leading to protests, police intervention, and political confrontations.
Tej Pratap Yadav, a leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), criticized Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for frequently changing his political loyalty and suggested he should be honored with the 'Chameleon Ratna' award.
Former Malaysian Finance Minister, Daim Zainuddin, has pleaded not guilty to charges of failing to disclose assets under anti-corruption law, in one of the high-profile cases in the country's crackdown on graft.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has suggested that some pro-Palestinian protesters are connected to Russia, leading to criticism from the Council on American-Islamic Relations and calls for an FBI investigation.
Nancy Pelosi suggests that there may be a connection between some pro-Palestinian protesters and Russia.
Former Progressive Conservative prime minister Joe Clark expresses concern that the House of Commons has become more of a stage than an institution, impacting the state of mind of those who serve there and potentially exacerbating cynicism towards politics.
A coalition of human rights groups representing ethnic communities targeted by China are considering boycotting a public inquiry into foreign interference if certain politicians with alleged ties to Beijing are allowed to cross-examine them and gain access to confidential testimony.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is prepared to fight against Hamas and Iran alone if the US and its allies do not support them, as tensions rise over the conflict in Gaza and accusations of mixed messaging from the Biden administration.
Former speaker of the House of Commons, Betty Boothroyd, in her unpublished valedictory speech, criticized the practice of prime ministers giving peerages to friends and wealthy individuals, calling for limitations and a reduction in the number of hereditary peers in the House of Lords.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi suggested that some protesters calling for a cease-fire in Gaza may be linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin and called for the FBI to investigate possible financing connections, sparking condemnation from Muslim advocacy groups.
Opposition MPs barred from crucial cabinet vote leads to scuffle with ruling party members, sparking concerns over suitability of cabinet nominees and strained India-Maldives ties.
Congressional Republicans are pushing to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, accusing him of violating immigration laws and breaching public trust, but the effort is unlikely to succeed due to Democratic control of the Senate.
Protests against President Biden are unfolding both inside and outside his events, particularly from progressives upset with U.S. support for Israel in the Gaza offensive, posing a challenge to Biden's ability to navigate these tensions and energize young voters.
The Move Forward Party (MFP) is expected to gain strength and have a higher chance of winning the next election after key figure Pita Limjaroenrat was cleared in a media shareholding case and resumed his duties as an MP, boosting the party's morale and popularity.
The Congress party believes that the line between religion and state should not be blurred, and that the country's institutions and governments should be above religious considerations.
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Michigan's top Arab and Muslim elected official, State Rep. Abraham Aiyash, criticizes the White House and Democratic leaders for failing to address concerns from the Arab community about Israel's bombing of Gaza and suggests that their lack of outreach implies a lack of concern or respect for the community.
Tens of thousands of people protested in Madrid to reject a government plan to provide amnesty for Catalan separatists, with the conservative opposition party leading the rally, criticizing Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and expressing resistance against the amnesty deal.
The Nigerian government has defended its decision to relocate some departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria and Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria to Lagos, stating that it is a strategic move to improve efficiency and reduce costs, and not a political move to marginalize any region.
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson rejects calls by GOP lawmakers to bomb Iran in retaliation for the drone attack that killed 3 U.S. servicemen in Jordan.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his willingness to strengthen China-France ties and work with French President Emmanuel Macron to build a more solid and dynamic comprehensive strategic partnership, while China has also offered to increase French imports into the country.
Nitish Kumar, the chief minister of Bihar, has held the position for the past two decades, establishing himself as a leader focused on good governance and social engineering while maintaining his political survival and transitioning between different alliances.
Galla Jayadev, a politician regarded as intelligent and wise, has surprised people with his apparent ignorance by blaming the central government for the challenges he faces with his business and quitting politics, despite expressing confidence in his party's return to power.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Bengal, called for an end to "the politics of hatred" and urged the state to take the lead in promoting love and justice for the youth.
Bengal should lead the way in ending "the politics of hatred" and work towards spreading love and justice, according to Rahul Gandhi during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Siliguri and Jalpaiguri.
The cost of drinks served at Boris Johnson's Brexit party in Number 10 was £7,897, with guests consuming 117 bottles of Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2014, 10 bottles of white wine, and 11 bottles of Italian Valpolicella 2017.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi hopes to ask the FBI to investigate protesters calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, suggesting that some of the demonstrations are linked to Russia, according to an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union."
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman called indicted Senator Bob Menendez a "schoolyard bully" and demanded his resignation as the two Democratic senators continue to trade barbs over Menendez's bribery and fraud charges. Fetterman plans to attempt to force a vote this week to prevent Menendez from receiving classified briefings, and he has introduced a resolution to bar senators indicted on national security issues from attending such briefings.
House Republicans have released two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, accusing him of failing to manage the U.S.-Mexico border, although the impeachment is considered politically motivated and unlikely to pass in the Democratic-run Senate.
The opposition party Yesh Atid plans to bring a motion of no-confidence in Israel's government due to concerns over the proposed 2024 budget.
The Peoples Democratic Party's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called for increased security measures in Nigeria following the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States, stating that Nigeria must now double its efforts to protect its security interests.
The toxic rivalry between Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull, two former Liberal leaders in Australia, crippled their governments and demolished their political careers, according to former ministers and MPs.
Amidst protests against Joe Biden's support for Israel, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hesitated to embrace the label of "genocide" but defended those who use it, while Nancy Pelosi dismissed the protests as being "connected to Russia," sparking backlash from the Democratic Party's left wing.
A bipartisan border deal is nearing completion, with Sen. Chris Murphy stating that the text of the compromise could be ready for the Senate floor in the coming days, despite former President Donald Trump's efforts to undermine it.
BRS Rajendranagar MLA T. Prakash Goud met with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Congress leaders, sparking speculation about a potential party defection, but Goud clarified that he met to seek funds for his constituency and has no plans to quit BRS.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has stated that it has not received any formal notification about the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic as members of the regional bloc and remains committed to finding a negotiated solution to the political impasse.
Sen. Rick Scott defends Sen. James Lankford's efforts to pass a bipartisan border security deal amid criticism from former President Trump, stating that Democrats oppose border security and accountability is needed to enforce the law.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy declared his personal income for the first time since the outbreak of war with Russia, highlighting his commitment to transparency in the government.
The United Auto Workers endorsed President Biden over former President Trump due to Biden's history of supporting the American worker and his presence on the picket line during strikes, according to UAW chief Shawn Fain.