Former President John Mahama is requesting a grace period from trade and labor groups if he is reelected, in order to revive Ghana's economy before addressing specific demands.
House Republicans plan to issue new subpoenas to Hunter Biden as part of their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, after he dropped his opposition to testifying in private to House committee members.
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A false 911 call claiming there was a fire and someone trapped inside the White House sparked a significant emergency response, highlighting the dangerous trend of swatting incidents targeting various officials and celebrities across the country.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital after experiencing complications from prostate cancer surgery, a situation that he kept from his subordinates and the White House, causing backlash and calls for his resignation.
BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha has been summoned again by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the scrapped Delhi excise policy case.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital after being admitted for complications following prostate cancer surgery and will work remotely before returning to the Pentagon.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua dismisses critics, stating that he remains focused on his duties and is committed to assisting President William Ruto in achieving economic transformation, urging leaders to prioritize development over succession politics.
The Stormont assembly in Northern Ireland is set to meet after a successful Sinn Féin recall petition, with the Speaker confirming the assembly will be recalled to elect his successor and appoint first and deputy first ministers ahead of a legal deadline to restore the executive by Thursday before fresh elections are required.
Rishi Sunak is facing a dilemma over the Rwanda Bill as he risks losing support from Tory MPs if he hardens the bill, but also faces defeat from the Tory right if he does not, putting his government in a tailspin and potentially leading to an election wipe-out.
Gidugu Rudra Raju has resigned as the president of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee, allowing for Y.S. Sharmila to be appointed as the new party chief ahead of the upcoming state Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
Milind Deora, a former Union minister and South Mumbai MP, has accused the Congress party of losing its way and becoming unrecognizable, leading him to quit the party and join the Shiv Sena.
Madison Square Garden Entertainment CEO James Dolan has abandoned plans to build a Sphere in East London after the mayor vetoed the project, citing it as a "never-ending fight" that he did not want to be a part of due to political issues and a lack of support from the government.
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is calling for the firing of federal workers who are planning to walk out on their jobs in protest of U.S. policy on Israel and Gaza, stating that they are ignoring their responsibility and abusing the trust of taxpayers.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari accuses the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) of resorting to rigging tactics and sidelining political opponents ahead of the February 8 general elections.
Former President Donald Trump criticizes GOP primary challenger Vivek Ramaswamy, accusing him of using deceitful campaign tricks and urging voters not to waste their vote on Ramaswamy.
As the Republican presidential primary process continues in Iowa, the Trump campaign is trying to lower expectations about Donald Trump's performance, while Jeb Bush's campaign is scrambling to improve their margins.
Several people were injured and the rally was disrupted after a violent confrontation between youths during an Orange Democratic Movement rally in Busia, Kenya.
Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, accuses the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, of secretly visiting NDC party executives to gain their support and create conflict within the party.
Joe Biden has reportedly not spoken to Benjamin Netanyahu in three weeks amid a growing split between the pair over the Israeli prime minister’s handling of the war in Gaza.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Mama Margaret were seen playing golf, with Kenyans expressing joy and saying that the former President is enjoying his retirement.
Conservative MPs Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith are supporting changes to Rishi Sunak's flagship Rwanda bill, with concerns that the proposed legislation does not prevent legal challenges and may risk breaking international law.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces Parliament to explain the UK's involvement in the US-led strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, while also grappling with issues surrounding military aid to Ukraine and a controversial plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda.
YS Sharmila, sister of Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy, is speculated to take over as the chief of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee after the resignation of Gidugu Rudra Raju, as the Congress aims to strengthen its position in the state ahead of the upcoming elections.
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill says the party does not feel positive after talks with the Northern Ireland secretary aimed at restoring power sharing, with no breakthroughs or progress made during the discussions.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy and his wife Bharathi celebrated the Sankranthi festival in a traditional manner, indicating it may be their final cultural break before the upcoming election campaign period.
Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago is accused of intimidating witnesses in the Sh1.1 billion overseas education scholarship case, according to lawyer Kemboi Kiptoo, who raised concerns in court about the senator's actions potentially interfering with the witnesses involved in the case.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on judicial and law enforcement authorities to safeguard national security and "defuse" social and economic risks, while emphasizing loyalty to the Communist Party and the maintenance of social stability and order in the socialist market economy.
A leaked military report reveals Vladimir Putin's alleged plan to bring the West to the brink of World War 3, starting with a mass mobilization in the coming weeks and escalating to a full-blown war in the summer of 2025 on "Day X" when half a million Nato and Russian soldiers will face each other.
The United States and Iran have been carefully avoiding direct contact in the ongoing conflict, with both sides taking precautions and using their proxies to provoke trouble instead.
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and his wife Margaret Kenyatta have been pictured playing golf, with a cryptic caption taunting those who oppose his preferred successor, Raila Odinga.
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed reports of a cabinet reshuffle amidst ongoing investigations into alleged fraud in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, stating that he will wait until the investigations are concluded before taking any action.
Calls for Sir Ed Davey to resign as Liberal Democrat leader are growing amid accusations that he did not take sufficient action in response to the Post Office Horizon scandal, with local councillor and former postal worker Yvonne Tracey challenging him in his Kingston and Surbiton constituency. The scrutiny of Post Office and Fujitsu chiefs at the Business Committee over the wrongful prosecution of sub-postmasters and postmistresses has also increased pressure on Sir Ed, who was postal affairs minister during the scandal.
A brawl erupted during a campaign speech by Texas Governor Greg Abbott after a protester disrupted the event, leading to a heated altercation between the supporters and the protester.
The United States is seen as failing the test of democracy by many foreign diplomats, who are concerned about the partisan politics preventing the basic functions of the government and the negative impact it has on global issues.
The Code of Conduct Bureau has invited Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to investigate his company's alleged involvement in a N438m contract scam in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
Bernardo Arévalo, an anticorruption crusader, defied opposition and was inaugurated as Guatemala's president, signaling a turning point in a country plagued by corruption and impunity.
Thousands of farmers in Germany are protesting subsidy cuts and government austerity plans, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party capitalizing on the chaos, prompting concerns about the party's political gain.
Germany is experiencing social division and rising discontent, with protests from farmers and other groups highlighting a lack of compromise and a shift toward the political fringes, while the populist far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD) is gaining support.
European countries, including Romania, Sweden, and Germany, are relaxing hunting rules for large carnivores, angering environmentalists but potentially winning favor with rural voters ahead of the EU election.
Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai released the third part of 'DMK files' containing allegations of collaboration and manipulation by the ruling party DMK and its alliance partner Congress during the 2G scam investigation, with more revelations expected to follow.
Poland's new government plans to urge the EU to adopt a plan to cut 90 percent of the bloc's greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, marking a significant shift in the country's climate policy.
Andhra Pradesh Congress president Gidugu Rudraraju has resigned, hinting at the possible appointment of YS Sharmila as the AP Congress president, a move that could potentially attract YCP rebel leaders and split the YS vote bank.
The Maldives accuses India of dictating its foreign relations as it strengthens ties with China, potentially challenging India's influence in the region and muting Washington's influence in Male.
The ruling YSR Congress party in Andhra Pradesh is facing internal dissent and resignations, but the leadership is attempting to project a confident image ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.
The ruling party in Andhra Pradesh, YCP, has been advised to criticize political opponents, but only a few leaders have been vocal in doing so, leading to speculation about their commitment and loyalty to the party.
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo is sworn in despite opposition and attempts to derail his inauguration, with expectations of confronting corruption and the need for social justice in the country.
Amid the diplomatic row between India and Maldives, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar acknowledged that not every nation will always support India and emphasized the importance of building strong relationships with foreign countries.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has withdrawn its petition seeking contempt proceedings against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) after the Supreme Court disposed of the plea; the PTI lawyer stated that the party will approach the people's court instead.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accuses High Court Judge Esther Maina of gross misconduct and corruption, but lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi defends the judge, stating that she has a clean record and cannot easily be corrupted.