Fashion designer and PTI supporter Khadija Shah has been granted bail by an anti-terrorism court in Quetta in a case related to riots, after being held for months on allegations of complicity in the protests following Imran Khan's arrest.
Hong Kong police have questioned the parents of activist Agnes Chow Ting, who failed to report to the police as part of her bail conditions after leaving for Canada, leading to condemnation and warnings from the police.
Pakistan has implemented a nationwide ban on New Year's celebrations as a sign of support for Palestine in its conflict with Israel.
A revenue official in Uttar Pradesh is accused of converting to Islam and marrying a Muslim woman, though it is unclear if the conversion was forced or voluntary.
Congress leader Sam Pitroda has been accused of making false promises and costing the country Rs 150 crore, while also making controversial remarks about religion and EVM tampering, insulting Hindu sentiments and questioning national security issues such as the Pulwama attack and the Balakote airstrikes.
Europe faced multiple crises in 2023, including the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and challenges related to cost of living, migration, and climate change.
Despite a tumultuous year, 2023 demonstrated that terrible people and things can make unexpected comebacks, such as Liz Truss and David Cameron in the UK and the return of sex and sleaze to French politics.
The Islamabad High Court has temporarily halted the proceedings of the cipher case against Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi due to irregularities in the trial and concerns over its legality.
Alabama lawmakers have a backup plan to bring the U.S. Space Command headquarters to the state by either relying on an audit by the inspector general or involving Donald Trump if he wins the presidency in 2024.
A federal judge rejected Sen. Bob Menendez's request to delay the start of his corruption trial by two months, citing that the delay was not warranted and that the volume of discovery materials was less than what the defendants had believed.
A federal judge has rejected Senator Bob Menendez's request to delay his bribery trial, leaving the May 5 trial date in place for the Democrat, who faces charges along with his wife and three New Jersey businessmen.
Following the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, five of his aides have resigned due to their loyalty to the former governor and distrust in the new governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The White House issues a joint communiqué with Mexico that originally included "democratic decline" as a root cause of migration, but later deleted the phrase.
Current and former members of the Milwaukee Bucks organization pay tribute to Herb Kohl, the team's former owner and U.S. senator, remembering him as a generous and kind individual who made significant contributions to the city and organization.
The Congress government in Karnataka plans to enforce a new rule allocating 60% of signboard space to Kannada, replacing the existing 50:50 ratio, through an ordinance and legislative approval, in response to vandalized signboards not adhering to the new ratio.
Two daughters of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene were "swatted," a term referring to law enforcement responding to false claims of an emergency, just days after Greene herself experienced a similar incident, prompting her to call out the perpetrators and tag the FBI.
Democratic candidate Adam Frisch criticized Rep. Lauren Boebert for changing districts in the 2024 cycle, accusing her of being self-serving and not committed to the communities she initially represented in Colorado's 3rd District, where Frisch narrowly lost to her in 2022.
China's Xinjiang region is implementing new rules aimed at promoting ethnic mingling in order to foster a unified national identity, despite concerns of human rights violations and cultural assimilation.
Police investigate the shooting deaths of a couple in Caledon, while their son seeks answers; a trucking company's license is suspended after multiple crashes; a woman sues her dentist for negligent treatment; and a municipal adviser in Kamloops is removed by the B.C. government as Donald Trump's political presence in the U.S. causes concerns.
Former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin discusses her time in office, the importance of female leadership, the threat of Russia's aggression, the need for ethical rules in AI development, and her potential return to politics in the future.
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley attempted to clarify her remarks about the cause of the Civil War, acknowledging that slavery was indeed the cause while also accusing the questioner of being a Democratic "plant."
Daily Kos is taking action in support of the Black community by encouraging people to get involved in the upcoming elections.
California and 22 other Democrat-led states are urging the Supreme Court to overturn a decision that banned the government from coordinating with social media companies to censor Americans, arguing that it could hinder government efforts to protect public health and safety online.
The current 118th Congress has been characterized by delays, defeats, and dissension, making it unlikely to be productive or successful in its legislative efforts.
New York GOP Congressman Mike Lawler's district office was defaced with anti-Israel messages, making him the second lawmaker this week to face vandalism due to their support of Israel, following Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres' incident with a "bloody" baby Jesus doll.
Mike Freer, a Conservative Member of Parliament in the UK, had his office torched in an arson attack, sparking concerns of antisemitism due to his support for Israel, although the motive is yet to be determined, with Freer insisting that most antisemitism in the country comes from fringe groups.
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The powerful backlash against Russian celebrities who attended an "almost naked" party was escalated by President Vladimir Putin's administration in an effort to shift citizens' attention and discontent away from the war and the economy and towards non-political figures, according to sources in the government and the State Duma.
A federal judge in Georgia has approved a new congressional map drawn by the state's GOP-led legislature, which maintains Republicans' majority and addresses violations of federal voting rights law, setting the bounds for the 2024 election.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that an ordinance will be passed mandating all commercial establishments to have signboards and nameplates with at least 60% Kannada signage by February 28, 2024, following violent protests by a fringe group.
A new study suggests that the anti-corruption campaign in China, led by Xi Jinping, has resulted in a decrease in body mass index among government employees, indicating unexpected positive health outcomes beyond the campaign's core objectives.
Four current senators and three former senators who opposed gun reform legislation following the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School now regret their decision and acknowledge that they made a mistake.
House Republican investigators have requested that Michael Lewitt, a former business associate of James Biden, answer questions about his dealings with Americore and James Biden as part of the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Former Marine Paul Whelan has spent five years detained in Russia under false charges of espionage, enduring difficult conditions in a penal colony while efforts to secure his release have so far been unsuccessful.
Supriya Sule, Nationalist Congress Party leader, stated that she chose to stand by her father and endure the struggle rather than aligning herself with power.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott's home in Naples was swatted, a prank call made to authorities to lure them to a location, in an attempt to terrorize his family and waste law enforcement's time and resources.
The State Department's Global Music Diplomacy Initiative uses the power of music to foster collaboration between America and people around the world, drawing a parallel to the Cold War diplomatic efforts that sent jazz bands as cultural ambassadors.
A wave of swatting incidents targeting politicians across the US during the holidays has led to heavily armed law enforcement showing up at their homes, with episodes targeting lawmakers escalating in recent weeks.
House Republicans allege that President Joe Biden knew in advance that his son, Hunter Biden, would defy Congress' subpoena request, leading to accusations of conspiracy to obstruct the investigation into him and his son.
George Santos, a former member of Congress facing criminal charges, accused New York City Mayor Eric Adams of being responsible for a break-in into his car in a Twitter video, although it was later revealed that Santos may have broken into his own car, and there were more legitimate reasons to criticize Mayor Adams.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to introduce legislation to crack down on "swatting," a dangerous prank in which false emergency calls are made to someone's home or location, after her own family member and Sen. Rick Scott became victims.
YCP senior leader, Penamaluru MLA Kolusu Partha Sarathy thanked the people of his constituency for their support and expressed his discontent with YS Jagan for not recognizing his value.
Florida Senator Rick Scott's home in Naples was targeted in a swatting incident, where a fake 911 call claimed a man had shot his wife and was holding someone hostage, prompting a large police response and search of his residence.
Former Republican congressman George Santos, who was expelled from Congress amid federal fraud charges, claimed that his car was burglarized in Queens, but City Hall accused him of staging the crime himself.
Former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, remembered as a true Wisconsinite and a friend to many, passed away at the age of 88, prompting tributes from political figures, sports executives, and friends alike.
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The leader of Burkina Faso's opposition party, Ablasse Ouedraogo, has been declared missing after being taken away from his home by individuals claiming to be police officers, with his disappearance being condemned by his party who are calling for his immediate release.
Argentine President Javier Milei has proposed a reform bill that includes changes to the tax system, electoral law, and public debt management, but faces challenges due to his coalition's minority in Congress.
The Aam Aadmi Party accuses the BJP of excluding the Delhi and Punjab tableaux from the Republic Day parade due to "dirty politics," while the BJP defends the decision made by a specialist committee and criticizes the AAP's performance in their respective states.
Karnataka Congress Committee president D K Shivakumar and Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu's impromptu meeting at Bengaluru airport sparked rumors of Naidu possibly joining the INDIA party.