Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell walked back his opposition to a Ukraine and border deal after initially siding with Donald Trump, who wanted to use the deal to attack Joe Biden on immigration.
Assets controlled by Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman have been frozen under a court order obtained by the Crown Prosecution Service as part of an investigation into contracts for personal protective equipment (PPE) awarded during the Covid pandemic to their company PPE Medpro, which is also being sued by the UK Department for Health and Social Care.
The BJP criticized Mamata Banerjee for denying permission to Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in West Bengal, accusing her of trying to humiliate the Congress and maintain relevance after the Lok Sabha elections.
Congress faced a setback as their leader in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, apologized to Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien for calling him a "foreigner," amid allegations that Chowdhury is working for the BJP; this comes at a time when Congress is also grappling with the decision of the Aam Aadmi Party and Trinamool Congress to go solo in Punjab and West Bengal respectively for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has re-sworn in nine commissioners who had earlier resigned during a political feud, urging them to do what is right for the state.
Arizona state lawmaker, Rep. Leezah Sun, faces potential censure or expulsion as witnesses testify that she threatened to throw a Tolleson official over a balcony and "kill" her during an ethics investigation.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has asked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to clarify his position on whether he will exit the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) in Bihar amidst speculation that he may re-join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
India and France have agreed on a broad industrial defence roadmap and cooperation in space and mobility, including extending the validity of Schengen visa for Indian students, after bilateral talks between Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi.
Nitish Kumar, the leader of JD(U), is set to leave the Bihar Mahagathbandhan and join BJP, expected to resign and become CM with BJP's support, further solidifying his reputation as the "Paltu Ram" of Bihar politics.
The chief minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, responded curtly to his deputy Tejashwi Yadav's absence from an event, fueling speculations that Kumar may leave the Mahagathbandhan alliance and join the BJP-led NDA.
A Kenyan court has rejected the government's appeal against a temporary block on a controversial housing tax, dealing a blow to the government and sparking a rift between the judiciary and executive.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick warns the Biden administration against confronting the Texas National Guard and other state units at the border, stating that it would be a mistake to challenge law enforcement and military personnel who are protecting the state and its people.
The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi is facing permission issues for public meetings in West Bengal, according to Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, while a Trinamool Congress MP claims the state administration is free from political influences.
Maratha quota protest leader Manoj Jarange has given a deadline to the government to accept their demands and threatened to march to Mumbai's Azad Maidan if the demands are not fulfilled.
Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has revealed that Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) has secret business deals with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, which the Kumasi Chiefs are unaware of.
A man has been fined £850 in Scotland for shouting a pro-IRA slogan at DUP assembly member Edwin Poots while boarding a flight from Glasgow to Belfast, with Poots calling the behavior "totally unacceptable" and urging more actions to stamp out such behavior.
Chairman Wontumi has secret business deals with Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, according to lawyer Maurice Ampaw, who revealed this amidst the summoning of Wontumi by the Kumasi Traditional Council over his challenge of the authority of the Asantehene.
The former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Edwin Poots, has defended his party's efforts to reach a deal to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland, stating that they are not "traitors" and are working hard to resolve the deadlock caused by post-Brexit trade checks.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) asserts that the party is firmly with the INDIA coalition, but calls on the Congress to reflect on alliance partners and seat-sharing.
Israel's ex-president, Reuven Rivlin, asserts that Israel will make extensive efforts to secure the release of hostages, but will not yield to Hamas.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned EU nations bordering the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, which is sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania, that they are not prepared for potential future conflict, raising fears of war with NATO.
Sarah Ajose-Adeogun, Governor Godwin Obaseki's Special Adviser, has resigned, potentially due to the political crisis between Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu.
Hunter Biden's job at MBNA bank, secured with the help of his father Joe Biden's political connections, set the stage for his career marked by lucrative opportunities and political controversy, as detailed in his wife Kathleen's book and other sources.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's law aimed at preventing government dealings with Russian-affiliated businesses has been significantly scaled back following a loss in federal court, now simply matching federal sanctions and effectively curbing the effort to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Despite a court ruling suspending the housing project in Kenya, President William Ruto insists that he will push forward with the plan, as it creates opportunities for young people and aligns with the public interest.
Hunter Biden's business associate Rob Walker is set to appear for a closed-door interview to discuss his role in being a "vehicle" for the Biden family to receive foreign funds as part of the House impeachment inquiry against President Biden.
The West Bengal Congress is facing difficulties in getting permission for public meetings as part of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra due to school examinations and political influences.
A controversy has arisen in Tamil Nadu over calls for a boycott of BJP leader K Annamalai by some media outlets, and Malini Parthasarathy, former editor and stakeholder of The Hindu, has criticized the publication for biased reporting and condemned the call to boycott coverage of Annamalai.
Maryam Nawaz, a prominent figure in Pakistani politics, has gained recognition for her powerful speeches and ability to rally support in a male-dominated sphere, but she has faced legal challenges and hurdles that have impacted her political career.
Despite a multitude of scandals and failures throughout Joe Biden's third year in office, the American people can now look forward to having the opportunity to vote him out in the upcoming election.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has acknowledged the "terrible situation" in much of North Korea, where basic living necessities are not being met, and has proposed a plan to build manufacturing facilities in 20 cities and counties per two provinces every year for the next 10 years, in an effort to bridge the economic gap between urban and rural areas.
Comedian Konstantin Kisin is heckled by audience members during BBC Question Time as he defends Britain, prompting host Fiona Bruce to intervene.
There are speculations that Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, may be returning to the NDA fold, with the swearing-in ceremony and the appointment of Sushil Kumar Modi as the deputy CM already finalized.
Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for a seventh time with the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party, as the state's political landscape continues to evolve, and the BJP will receive two Deputy Chief Minister berths in return.
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership and credited India for pursuing an independent foreign policy, while also highlighting the country's economic development and the success of the 'Make in India' initiative.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is reportedly considering leaving his alliance with the Congress and jumping ship to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) due to the Congress's delay in appointing him as the convener of the INDIA bloc and a perceived insult towards him at the last INDIA meeting.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Agordzo has accused Minister of Defence Dominic Nitiwul of orchestrating his arrest and investigation in the high-profile coup plot case.
India's President and France's President used a colonial-era open air buggy for a short ceremonial trip during India's 75th Republic Day celebrations, marking the return of the historic carriage after 40 years.
Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, supports the Central Bank of Nigeria's decision to relocate selected departments to Lagos, stating that it is a sensible move and that the bank should ignore political pressures.
BRS working president KTR has intensified his attacks on Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, comparing him to a dog sitting on the golden throne and implying his disgust at seeing him in power.
Michael Leach, the White House's first chief diversity and inclusion officer, is leaving the administration after helping staff up the most diverse administration in history.
The Rivers State government expresses unhappiness over the arraignment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara's loyalists in connection with the bombing of the Rivers State Assembly complex, while the Rivers elders criticize the decision to try the suspects in the Federal High Court instead of in Port Harcourt.
Israel-Hamas war update: Analysis suggests that with Benjamin Netanyahu's political strategies, there is no chance of achieving victory in the conflict.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi prevented the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from sharing a cipher waved by Imran Khan with the US chargé d'affaires, causing a setback to Pak-US relations, according to testimonies in court given by former ambassador Asad Majid and former additional secretary Faisal Niaz Tirmizi.
In Manipur, armed militia group Arambai Tenggol forces Meitei legislators to meet and endorse their demands, leading to physical assault on some legislators.
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has invited Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State to join the party, with hopes of increasing political growth in the state, while also stating that other governors and members of the National Assembly from different political parties are expected to join the APC soon.
Former chief minister Jagadish Shettar's return to BJP after leaving the party and joining Congress was driven by his dissatisfaction with the Congress, including perceived neglect, ill-treatment by local leaders, and lack of significant roles, as well as strategic efforts by the BJP-JD(S) leadership to regain support from the influential Lingayat community ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
The Nigeria Labour Congress has criticized President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms, warning against heeding the advice of the World Bank and IMF, while government officials argue that the reforms are aimed at stabilizing the economy and restoring the value of the national currency.
Migration concerns are posing a threat to ruling parties in the US, UK, and EU ahead of upcoming elections.
The White House Medical Unit had "severe and systemic problems" with its pharmacy operations and provided healthcare to ineligible staffers before the Biden administration, according to a scathing report by the Defense Department's Office of Inspector General.