Congress faces a busy agenda that includes an impeachment, federal funding for the Baltimore bridge collapse, Ukraine aid, FAA reauthorization, and a national security surveillance tool reauthorization.
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has responded to his predecessor's claims of failure, stating that Abdullahi Ganduje's eight-year tenure was characterized by corruption, mismanagement, and the sale of government property, and that his current administration has already surpassed Ganduje's in just eight months.
Americans in the Middle East are at risk of being targeted by Iran as it seeks to avenge the killing of a top Iranian general, according to House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner.
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger claims that Speaker Mike Johnson will be blamed by historians for Ukraine losing the war if he does not push through an aid package in Congress, amidst Republican divisions and rebellion within the party.
A bipartisan bill has been introduced in Congress that aims to establish clear, national data privacy rights and protections for Americans, preempting state privacy laws and allowing individuals to sue violators.
Russian propaganda about the invasion of Ukraine has infiltrated the US Congress, with misinformation making it difficult for lawmakers to understand the true nature of the conflict as an authoritarian versus democracy battle, according to Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner.
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, accused President Bola Tinubu of prioritizing personal business interests over Nigerian infrastructure, specifically citing questionable dealings regarding the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway.
U.S. Rep. French Hill expects the House of Representatives to re-authorize FISA Section 702, which allows targeted collection of foreign intelligence, before it expires, along with 50 bipartisan reforms to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is concerned that Capital One's acquisition of Discover could lead to higher costs for credit card users and less competition in the credit card marketplace.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress of soft-pedaling terrorism, corruption, and working against Hindu sentiments, while crediting PM Narendra Modi for development and asserting that the new India knows how to protect its borders and citizens.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre demands that the federal government abolish the carbon tax, adopt a Conservative proposal on housing, and end government spending without equivalent cuts in order to gain Conservative support for the upcoming federal budget, while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defends the carbon tax and continues to make pre-budget announcements.
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro urged the government not to give in to the demands of preacher Apollo Quiboloy and show that the law is applied equally, as Quiboloy faces multiple charges including child abuse and sex trafficking in the Philippines and the United States.
The UK's Foreign Secretary, Lord Cameron, will warn that the US is endangering the security of the West by blocking aid for Ukraine, and will urge the House of Representatives speaker, Mike Johnson, to stop his Republican colleagues from continuing to do so.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited China and emphasized the importance of responsibly managing the complex relationship between the US and China, expressing concerns about Chinese firms' overproduction in key industries such as electric vehicles and clean energy components.
Former SNP cabinet minister Jeane Freeman has criticized the Scottish government for mishandling the introduction of hate crime laws, claiming that the backlash and lack of public understanding were unexpected and that excluding women from the legislation was a blunder; her comments coincide with the revelation that Police Scotland received 8,000 hate crime complaints in just one week since the laws came into effect, while a poll showed that only 21% of Scots support the legislation, with 45% believing it should be abolished.
The lack of communication and transparency from the Israeli government regarding hostage families is described as a national embarrassment by Jonathan Dekel-Chen, the father of an Israeli-American hostage, who also praised President Joe Biden's efforts to resolve the conflict and bring the hostages home.
House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner warns that Americans in the Middle East remain in danger as tensions escalate following Israel's alleged airstrike on an Iranian embassy in Syria.
The Nigeria Labour Congress will hold a meeting to address the leadership crisis in the Labour Party and discuss the possibility of establishing a caretaker committee to take control of the party.
The leader of the Noam Party, MK Avi Maoz, called for the immediate dismissal of IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, citing a lack of trust in his recent decisions and criticizing his handling of a fatal incident involving humanitarian aid workers.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) called for an end to the criticism of Israel and emphasized the need to support Israel in its fight against Hamas, as Democrats and the Biden administration increasingly question Israel's campaign in Gaza and call for a cessation of U.S. arms supply.
Former UK Conservative minister Sir Alan Duncan is under investigation by the party after accusing several fellow Tories of acting on behalf of Israel and calling for the removal of a former head of Conservative Friends of Israel from the House of Lords, sparking accusations of antisemitism and dual-loyalty.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore believes that President Biden's timeline for restoring the fully functioning Port of Baltimore, which was compromised by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, by the end of May is realistic but will require around-the-clock work.
President Joe Biden pledges to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after a cargo ship collision, emphasizing the bridge's significance for commuters and vowing to recover and honor the lives lost in the tragedy.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is hopeful of the imminent release of incarcerated party founder Imran Khan from prison this month after his sentence in the Toshakhana case was suspended.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized the Congress' manifesto for the Lok Sabha Election, calling it confusing and claiming it has no value.
Imran Khan, the incarcerated founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is expected to be released from prison in April, according to a senior PTI leader, with claims that his release would not be the result of a deal but rather his commitment to upholding the Constitution.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen applauds President Biden for threatening consequences for wartime activity by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but calls on the White House to clarify the details of those repercussions.
A telephone call between the prime ministers of Sri Lanka and India in 1974 saved negotiations over the Katchatheevu islet issue, which has become a prominent topic in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, with Prime Minister Modi blaming the Congress for "ceding" the islet to Sri Lanka.
Former defence ministers are wrong to issue a stark warning that the UK is unprepared for war as a whole-nation endeavor, according to the deputy prime minister, who says the country is taking action and making good progress against rising threats.
The United States is planning to have an in-person meeting with Israeli counterparts in the "next week or so" following a virtual meeting, according to White House national security communications adviser John Kirby.
Political strategist Prashant Kishor believes that for the Congress party to revive, Rahul Gandhi should step back and allow someone else to take charge, citing his unsuccessful 10-year tenure as party leader.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria and his family extended an olive branch to Raila Odinga by gifting him a goat, in a symbolic ceremony to reconcile and support Odinga's bid for the African Union Commission chairperson job.
The top House Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith, assures that the U.S. is not abandoning Israel, while emphasizing the need for Israel to recognize the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and change their tactics in the fight against Hamas.
Despite increasing pressure on Israel to protect civilians in Gaza, Representative Adam Smith clarified that the US is not abandoning Israel and recognizes the threats it faces from Hezbollah, Iran, and Hamas, while emphasizing the need for Israel to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and change its tactics without abandoning the fight against Hamas.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says that U.S.-China relations have improved, while acknowledging that significant differences still exist, during a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in a stalemate with the Kenyan government over his entitlement to a government-funded office block, as the government wants him to occupy a designated office space while Uhuru prefers working from his private residence near State House, Nairobi.
The World Food Programme's Executive Director, Cindy McCain, warns that the people of Gaza are on the brink of famine and in desperate need of aid.
Ursula von der Leyen, the EU Commission president, called for collective European defense and emphasized the need to confront both internal and external threats facing Europe.
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy defends Angela Rayner's tax arrangements, stating that many families live in multiple homes, while suggesting that Rayner is being targeted because she is from the north of England and to distract from the upcoming local elections; Rayner has denied any wrongdoing and insists on publishing her independent tax advice only if Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt do the same.
Russian propaganda is infiltrating the United States, even reaching the floor of the U.S. Congress, according to House Intelligence Chair Mike Turner.
President Joe Biden has been critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions, particularly regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, according to U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
President William Ruto's claim that the government lacks funds to meet doctors' demands has been criticized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists' Union (KMPDU), who argue that it is unfair to use the wage bill control excuse when other state officers earn substantial salaries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accuses the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal of protecting corrupt leaders and ignoring the law and constitution, while the TMC rejects the allegations and claims that the attack on NIA officials investigating a blast case was perpetrated by the NIA team itself, escalating political tensions ahead of the state assembly elections.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua hails Kenya's political tolerance, stating that citizens freely criticize him and even claim he has not received an education, emphasizing that while people are allowed to express their opinions, they should not break the law or harm others.
Top Aam Aadmi Party leaders held a day-long fast at Jantar Mantar to protest against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and accused the BJP of resorting to dictatorship.
During an interview with Joe Scarborough, Likud Minister Nir Barkat unintentionally dug his own grave when faced with relentless questioning.
Thousands of people gathered in Tel Aviv to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a deal with Hamas to release Israelis still held hostage in Gaza.
Taiwan's former leader Ma Ying-jeou disputes Japan's claims to the Diaoyu Islands, citing historical records during his visit to mainland China.
The former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has criticized members of his own party for attacking the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) over a promise to provide tablets to students, pointing out that the NDC had made the same promise in the past.
The publication of Vladimir Pereverzin's memoir, The Prisoner, provides insight into Russian prison life while highlighting the changing landscape of Russia's justice system.