Rivers State elders and leaders have warned Governor Siminalayi Fubara against implementing a resolution reached with President Bola Tinubu, stating that it is lopsided and against the rule of law.
The United States will provide $250m in arms and munitions to Ukraine in what could be the final package of American defense assistance, as Republicans in Congress refuse to authorize more funds and oppose further support to Ukraine as it would be seen as a win for President Biden.
Jacques Delors, the chief architect of a more unified Europe and the father of the euro, died at the age of 98, leaving behind a legacy of increasing economic integration and a push for a federal Europe.
Herbert Kohl, former Wisconsin Senator and Milwaukee Bucks owner, died at the age of 88 after dedicating himself to guarding federal budgets as a U.S. senator while investing heavily in his NBA team.
Fighting has intensified in southern Gaza, particularly in the city of Khan Younis, with smaller factions joining Hamas in battling Israeli forces, resulting in casualties on both sides. Additionally, Hezbollah rockets struck a northern Israeli town and city, causing damage to residential buildings, while the US conducted strikes against Iran-backed terrorist groups in Iraq after American forces were injured in an attack. Sigrid Kaag was appointed as the United Nations coordinator for humanitarian aid to Gaza, despite criticism of UN relief efforts by Israel supporters. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited wounded IDF soldiers and stated that the fighting will continue until a decisive victory over Hamas is achieved. Antisemitic incidents occurred on several college campuses in the US following the Israel-Hamas attack, and pro-Palestinian protests disrupted traffic at major airports in New York City and Los Angeles. The Israel Defense Forces released a video showing the discovery of Hamas tunnels near a children's hospital in Gaza. The White House authorized strikes against Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq and Syria and stated its commitment to protecting US personnel. Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan compared Netanyahu to Hitler and criticized Israel's actions. The Iraqi government condemned American airstrikes as a violation of sovereignty, and Israel's military chief stated that the war against Hamas will continue for many months. The New York Times faced backlash for its coverage of the conflict and its reporting errors.
George Santos goes on a profanity-laced tirade against Mayor Eric Adams, accusing him of not keeping the city safe, after claiming his car was broken into, although evidence suggests otherwise.
Herb Kohl, former owner of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks and Democratic U.S. senator from Wisconsin, has died at the age of 88 after a brief illness.
The U.S. has announced a military aid package worth $250 million to Ukraine, which could be the final package unless Congress approves additional funding legislation.
Hong Kong opposition activist Agnes Chow may face severe repercussions, including a potential cash bounty on her head, if she fails to return from Canada to fulfill her bail conditions and report to a police station in Hong Kong.
Thousands of Argentines clashed with police in Buenos Aires as they protested President Javier Milei's sweeping economic reform and deregulation decree, demanding that the courts invalidate the measure which they say would weaken worker and consumer protections.
House Republicans are widening their probe to search for recent impeachable offenses by investigating whether the White House knew about Hunter Biden's decision to not comply with a closed-door deposition.
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., expressed support for mass layoffs of government employees, referencing the availability of private sector jobs, while also highlighting her past efforts to root out corruption and advocate for impeachment of certain officials.
The US State Department has revealed the final military aid package for Ukraine, providing up to $250 million in arms and equipment, as lawmakers negotiate a spending deal to sustain US support for Kyiv into the new year amid concerns of waning US assistance and pessimism among European leaders about Ukraine's ability to repel Russian military advances.
Poland's new culture minister has announced the liquidation of all public media in order to protect the organizations during an ongoing political dispute, while also allowing for restructuring and preventing job losses.
The U.S. House Committee on Ethics has launched an investigation into U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida to determine whether she violated campaign finance laws and regulations, failed to disclose required information, or accepted voluntary services for official work.
House Republicans have authorized a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden due to his alleged involvement in his son Hunter Biden's decision not to comply with a congressional subpoena for a deposition.
Thousands of union members and activists protested in Buenos Aires against President Javier Milei's decree imposing austerity measures and deregulation; unions had requested a court injunction, but the appeal was rejected.
The Biden administration is delivering $250 million in military assistance to Ukraine, the final package it can move under its existing resources drawn down for the country, as Congress is stuck on approving new funds for Ukraine.
The US State Department has announced a $250 million military aid package for Ukraine, which will be the last package until Congress approves further funding requests from the Biden administration.
Poland's President Andrzej Duda has filed a revised spending bill that defies the new government's goal of freeing the media from political control, stripping funding for public media in a political battle between the coalition government and the conservative Law and Justice party, which seeks to maintain control of state media.
Pro-Palestinian protestors disrupted traffic at Los Angeles International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport, resulting in arrests and delays for travelers.
President Biden is facing criticism for staying at the home of wealthy supporters in the US Virgin Islands for a free vacation without disclosing it on annual ethics forms, following similar instances in the past.
The Indian government has declared the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir faction as an 'unlawful association' for their involvement in anti-national activities and supporting terrorism.
Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, Robert Vadra, and daughter, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, have been linked to land transactions in Haryana through a real estate agent who also sold land to businessman CC Thampi, according to the Enforcement Directorate.
Residents of a village in Russia's Moscow region are facing charges for organizing an unsanctioned protest rally after recording a video message to Vladimir Putin, complaining about the lack of allocated land for children's infrastructure.
Former New York State congressman George Santos called for Mayor Eric Adams to resign after his car was allegedly broken into, criticizing Adams's handling of crime in the city and accusing him of prioritizing migrants over Americans; however, a deputy mayor disputed Santos's claim and suggested that he may have staged the incident himself.
Senate Democrats have yet to confirm acting Labor Secretary Julie Su despite having the majority, leading to speculation that both Republicans and some Democratic Senators are working against her nomination.
House Oversight Chairman James Comer has identified a trio of fake names used as pseudonyms in emails that he believes were used by President Joe Biden as a disguise for secretive communications, making it a top priority in the impeachment inquiry against Biden.
Republicans leading the House impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden are questioning whether he was complicit in his son's defiance of a congressional subpoena, raising concerns about obstruction of Congress and potentially constituting an impeachable offense.
House Republicans are investigating whether President Biden was involved in his son Hunter Biden’s "scheme" to evade a congressional subpoena, potentially constituting an impeachable offense.
Daily Kos is encouraging people to get involved in the upcoming elections and supporting the Black community.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's deputy chief, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, was manhandled and re-arrested after being granted bail, accused of involvement in an attack on the army's general headquarters during protests against Imran Khan's arrest.
Richard Olatunde, the Chief Press Secretary to the former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, and Dare Aragbaye, the Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special Duties, have both resigned following Akeredolu's death.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's supporters view him as their country's last best hope, but his return to power may accelerate the decline of Pakistan, as his brand of messianic populism represents a dead end for the nation.
Several Republican lawmakers in Georgia, including a U.S. Representative, were targeted with fake 911 calls, or "swatting" calls, on Christmas Day and the day after, leading to police visits to their homes, highlighting the need for accountability and stronger laws against these dangerous and reprehensible acts.
Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz criticizes attempts by the far-right to "dismantle" the government, stating that changing heads of security branches during wartime compromises national security, in response to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's decision not to extend the term of the Israel Prison Service Commissioner.
Mexico's president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, called on the U.S. Congress to provide support to Latin America instead of building walls and barriers, stating that migration will intensify and become a central issue in the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
Wolfgang Schäuble, a key figure in the reunification of East and West Germany and a prominent German politician, has died at the age of 81. He was known for his fiscal rigor as Germany's finance minister, but faced criticism for imposing austerity measures in poorer European countries.
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy suggests Elon Musk as a potential vice president who can cut through bureaucracy, citing concerns of the "swamp" removing him from office by assassination or other means.
Richard Olatunde, former Chief Press Secretary to ex-governor Rotimi Akeredolu, has resigned from his position citing the untimely death of Akeredolu as the reason.
Jacques Delors, former head of the European Commission and key figure in the development of the European Union, has died at the age of 98, leaving behind a legacy of economic integration and the creation of the single currency.
Zambian Foreign Minister Stanley Kakubo resigned amid accusations that he was involved in a cash counting video with a Chinese businessman, raising concerns about China's growing influence in Africa.
Federal prosecutors oppose Sen. Bob Menendez's request for a two-month delay to his bribery trial, stating that the current schedule is reasonable and that the defense had enough time to review documents.
US Congressman Warren Davidson calls for the firing of SEC Chair Gary Gensler and urges accountability for the agency's corruption, referencing a news article on an SEC administrative court scandal.
Kenya's Public Service Cabinet Secretary, Moses Kuria, held meetings with various ministries and firms in Saudi Arabia, discussing growing economic ties and the importance of e-Government, among other topics.
Former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao was so confident in winning the recent assembly elections that he had purchased 22 Land Cruiser vehicles in preparation for his return to power.
Politicians across the United States, including Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Mayor Michelle Wu, were targeted by "swatting" pranks on Christmas Day, which involved emergency services being called to their homes. Swatting calls are seen as dangerous and disturbing, leading to the FBI launching a national swatting database.
Pro-Kannada groups vandalized shops in Bengaluru demanding that shop signages in Karnataka should be predominantly in the local language, leading Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to support the demand for signages to be written in Kannada as well as in English or another language, like Hindi, to cater to everyone's needs.
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., criticized Democratic strategist James Carville and defended his position on Israel, while dismissing concerns over former President Trump's lead over President Biden in polls.