Former Suriname dictator Desi Bouterse has disappeared and failed to turn himself in to authorities after being sentenced to 20 years in prison for the killings of his political opponents, with his wife stating, "He’s not going to jail!"
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., vows to fight against combining aid for Ukraine and border security, even considering filing a motion to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., as she sees it as a failing strategy and believes it's unnecessary to trade $60 billion for Ukraine at the expense of border security.
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor highlights Sonia Gandhi's speech at the Ramakrishna Mission in an effort to counter the BJP's claims that the Congress is anti-Hindu, emphasizing how Hindu liberal thoughts contributed to India's secular identity.
### Summary Marjorie Taylor Greene lashes out at Hunter Biden, exposing alleged corruption and foreign influence peddling, prompting a response from Hunter Biden's daughter, Naomi Biden.
Hunter Biden has agreed to sit for a deposition in the House impeachment inquiry to avoid a potential vote on holding him in contempt of Congress.
Rep. Jamie Raskin has demanded that former President Trump return approximately $7.8 million that his companies received from foreign governments while he was in office, alleging a violation of the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution.
Maria Vorontsova, the daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, gave a rare interview in which she discussed global advances in medicine and her interests in literary and musical arts, while also calling Russia a "human-centric society"; however, her remarks were considered hypocritical by some due to her father's aggressive approach in the war in Ukraine.
The pyramid with the eye on the back of the $1 bill is not connected to the Illuminati but rather represents the eye of God on the spiritual side of the Great Seal of the United States.
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman plans to form a think tank to address diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education, stating his disassociation with the Democratic Party over their support of these initiatives, which he believes are "racist" and hinder meritocracy.
Sen. Joe Manchin clarified his position on electric vehicles, stating that his problem is not with EVs themselves but with the Biden administration's approach and violation of the law regarding mineral sourcing requirements and free trade agreements.
House Democrats demand that former President Donald Trump return the $7.8 million his businesses received from foreign governments and provide a full accounting of profits earned during his presidency.
Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman confirms meeting Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhunzada and discussing comprehensive issues during his visit to Afghanistan.
A cross-party coalition of 120 Members of the European Parliament is calling for Hungary to be stripped of its voting rights due to democratic backsliding and Viktor Orbán's use of veto power.
Rapper and country music star Jelly Roll advocates for proactive measures to combat fentanyl in his testimony to U.S. lawmakers, urging the passing of the FEND Off Fentanyl Act to target suppliers and traffickers.
Hunter Biden's daughter Naomi has accused Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of lying after she claimed that Biden "fled the scene" of a hearing to avoid her speaking "the truth" about him, prompting a heated exchange between Greene and other lawmakers.
The Congress refuted allegations made by BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru objected to former President Rajendra Prasad's association with the Somnath temple, using letters written by Nehru as evidence.
President Joe Biden is responding to concerns about his age by adopting a more casual approach in public, including making unannounced stops at diners, engaging on social media, and appearing in podcasts, to convey a sense of youthfulness to voters.
The UK government is engaged in a political standoff with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) as Northern Ireland faces mass strikes, and the Secretary of State is considering alternative plans to push the party back into government.
Left-wing activist Sergei Udaltsov has been jailed in Moscow until Feb. 15 after being charged with justifying terrorism in social media posts.
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz criticizes Sen. Lindsey Graham for supporting Biden's decision to launch missile strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, while Biden faces criticism for not seeking approval from Congress.
Hillary Clinton's class on "decision-making" at Columbia University was criticized by a student who felt that Clinton mainly recited passages from her book and lacked unique insights, becoming more like a politician as the semester progressed.
The US-led strikes on Yemen are being criticized by lawmakers for being a violation of the Constitution and for the need for congressional authorization.
The shooting of a TV series inside the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly complex has been criticized by National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah, who called it a "shame" and criticized the BJP-led government for reducing the symbol of democracy to this state.
Senior Congress leader Karan Singh, while unable to attend due to medical reasons, stated that there should be no hesitation in attending the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple on January 22 after the Supreme Court's Ayodhya judgment.
Politicians who are also lawyers, along with the Law Society of Kenya, peacefully protested against President William Ruto's remarks, calling them an attack on the independence of the judiciary.
Despite attempts to portray Richard Nixon as a conservative figure, his domestic policies actually expanded government power and accelerated the growth of the bureaucracy, making him an unlikely role model for today's conservatives, according to a recent Politico story and an article by Christopher Rufo.
YS Sharmila's entry into AP Congress has breathed new life into the party, as they announce talks with potential allies for the 2024 elections, giving hope to the party cadre, but Sharmila must overcome negative remarks by leading a strong campaign to be seen as a serious politician.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the BJP's Ram Temple event in Ayodhya, calling it a "conspiracy" and emphasizing the need for the Prime Minister to address more pressing national issues.
Pentagon Inspector General investigating Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's failure to inform the White House about his medical condition, while Senator Bob Casey emphasizes the need for more transparency and accountability in the situation.
Russia's egg shortage is worsened by bird flu-contaminated imports from Turkey, with over 20% of the eggs found to be infected, leading to a jump in prices and localized shortages.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy is considering former MLA and Kapu leader Vangaveeti Radhakrishna as a potential candidate to appease the Kapu community, after failed attempts to satisfy veteran Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham.
Geopolitical tensions, supply chain actions by the US, and the upcoming presidential election are predicted to pose significant risks to global development and security, according to a report by the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR). The report highlights the US as a major source of risks, including an intelligence gap and the weaponization of economic issues, which could escalate conflicts and destabilize world peace.
Tens of thousands of people in Slovakia took to the streets to protest against pro-Russian Prime Minister Robert Fico's proposed changes to the criminal code, which include abolishing the special prosecutor's office.
The recent purges and mysterious removals of officials in China, along with its actions in areas like climate change and military exercises, reveal a complex and enigmatic nation that may be both weak and strong at the same time.
The Orange Democratic Movement has demanded action and expressed concern over the safety of Kisii Governor Simba Arati following violent attacks during a rally, urging for investigations and the transfer of the Kisii police county commander within the next 14 days.
The presence of political strategist Prashant Kishor and his team at the YSR Congress party has caused confusion among party leaders as Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy makes changes to the list of candidates for the upcoming elections.
YSR Congress party legislators from the Reddy community are lobbying for the retention of the sitting MP from Narasaraopet, Lavu Krishna Devarayalu, despite reports that party president Jagan Mohan Reddy wants to field a Backward Classes candidate from there.
Opposition leader Raila Odinga is holding consultative forums in nine counties to recruit new members and prepare for grassroots elections, amid threats of protests over high taxation.
The Maldives faces a potential Indian tourist boycott and strained relations amid a diplomatic rift caused by derogatory remarks made against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by three Maldivian junior ministers.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa, has stated that democracy is a fundamental right that must be upheld in both a country and a political party, emphasizing that the right to vote and choose a political party should not be snatched away.
Several congressional Democrats criticized President Biden for launching airstrikes in Yemen without congressional approval, arguing that it violated the Constitution and the War Powers Act.
OpenAI Chief Sam Altman recently got married to Oliver Mulherin, a software engineer with expertise in the Internet of Things and AI projects, and the couple resides in San Francisco and plans to have kids soon.
Critics of the Utah Inland Port Authority are calling for a comprehensive audit to address concerns about the environmental impact and speed of development, while port officials argue that current internal audits are sufficient and necessary for economic development.
The ITV drama "Mr Bates vs the Post Office" has brought the Post Office scandal to public attention and sparked emergency action from the UK government, highlighting the power of TV in forcing political action and tapping into public sentiment.
Minakshi Mukherjee, the first woman state secretary of CPI(M)'s DYFI in West Bengal, is leading the Left Front's efforts to make a turnaround in the state and attract youth, minorities, and women voters.
Republican Congressman Morgan Luttrell clashed with law professor Frank Bowman during a House hearing on impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, attempting to blame him for crimes related to fentanyl and slavery despite no evidence or legal basis for such claims.
Green Party co-leaders confirm a second shoplifting allegation against MP Golriz Ghahraman and provide a timeline of their knowledge of the allegations, stating that they will address the matter with Ghahraman upon her return to New Zealand.
Former Conservative MP Chris Skidmore supports Labour's £28bn climate spending plans and believes that investment in technology and net zero is crucial, stating that delaying such investments will only result in higher costs in the long run. Skidmore, who recently resigned from the Conservative party, also criticized his former colleagues for their opposition to his stance on climate change and expressed concern that the Conservatives may lose the election due to their abandonment of net zero goals.
The PTI party in Pakistan has been unable to finalize its list of candidates for the upcoming general elections due to various reasons, including difficulties in obtaining the necessary documents from their jailed chairman and delays in obtaining the party's electoral symbol.
Donald Trump Jr. criticized Hunter Biden for dodging a subpoena, implying that he is more manly because he testified before Congress.