Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been located at a remote prison in the Arctic Circle after his sudden disappearance, and he expressed "relief" in a social media message after surviving a 20-day prison transfer that covered thousands of miles.
Chinese President Xi Jinping used a recent speech about Mao Zedong to push his framework for countering the West's capitalist model and promote his concept of "Chinese modernization" as an alternative system.
Parliament and President William Ruto are on track for a clash over housing tax deductions, as MPs seek to have the Kenya Kwanza government refund amounts collected between August and November that were declared discriminatory by the court.
Canadian prisoner Michael Kovrig is in talks with the federal government regarding a compensation package for his nearly three years spent in a Chinese prison, and he has stated that he will donate any money received beyond his losses to charity.
Poland's new pro-EU government is locked in a political war with the old ruling party, as it takes steps to free state media from political control imposed by the previous government, which has raised concerns that the new government may be overstepping the law.
The European Union faces a trilemma in balancing the green transition, economic security, and fiscal discipline, with Germany prioritizing fiscal discipline but risking its green transition funding; however, the green transition and economic security are interconnected and necessary for Europe's future.
2023 was a turbulent year with ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, surprising election outcomes in Europe, and notable stories such as a missing submarine and rare earths deposit found in Sweden.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised achievements in strengthening national power and enhancing the country's prestige during a political meeting, amid economic hardships caused by sanctions and the pandemic.
Federal prosecutors have urged a judge to reject Senator Bob Menendez's request to delay his bribery trial, arguing that the original trial date is appropriate and in the public's interest.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims that a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross refused to deliver life-saving medications to hostages stuck inside Gaza, as Israel continues its operations against Hamas to secure their release.
The Fox News Channel and Fox Business Channel have a morning lineup that includes shows such as Fox & Friends and Mornings With Maria.
Kapus are urging Pawan Kalyan to demand 40-45 seats in the ongoing alliance talks with Chandrababu Naidu, as they fear being sidelined by the TDP and desire a substantial share of credit if the alliance is successful.
Fox News is currently broadcasting a variety of programs, including Hannity, Gutfeld!, Special Report with Bret Baier, The Five, and How America Works, among others.
Nara Lokesh, the young leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), is emulating Chief Minister YS Jagan's fearless and determined approach, presenting a "Red Book" that details alleged mistreatment by YCP leaders and vowing to take aggressive action if given power, while facing criticism from some senior TDP leaders for his behavior and the effectiveness of this approach.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has assured his supporters that he is "fine" after a 20-day transfer to a penal colony beyond the Arctic Circle, where he will serve his extended 19-year sentence.
Daily Kos is encouraging people to get involved in the upcoming elections and showing solidarity with the Black community.
David Trimble accused Tony Blair of laying a "crude trap" for unionists during tense negotiations about the implementation of the Good Friday agreement, resulting in a heated exchange and an agreement to change the wording to acknowledge disagreement about timing and implementation.
The UK government has abandoned plans to reintroduce imperial measurements for British shops, following overwhelming opposition in a public consultation, instead opting to allow the return of Winston Churchill's preferred pint bottles of champagne.
Former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry's 2022 conviction on charges of lying about an illegal campaign contribution has been thrown out by a court, with judges ruling that he should not have been tried in Los Angeles but could be retried in a proper venue.
Pro-Israel Democrat's baby Jesus doll in Bronx office vandalized with red paint by anti-Israel extremists on Christmas Day, according to Representative Ritchie Torres.
A 33-year-old MBA degree-holder has been arrested in Navi Mumbai for posting defamatory comments on social media against prominent political figures, leading to a reminder of the legal consequences of abusing public figures online.
Former congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) had his conviction reversed by an appeals court after ruling that he was not tried in the correct venue on charges of lying to federal agents about illegal campaign contributions from a foreign billionaire.
A federal appeals court has reversed the conviction of former Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, stating that his trial was held in the wrong venue.
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to reject Senator Bob Menendez's request to delay his trial on corruption charges, arguing that the current schedule is reasonable and justifies no deviation.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored warnings from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians about foreign interference, despite claiming that Canada has strong monitoring and countermeasures in place.
As Congress enters January, they face the urgent task of keeping the government open and addressing funding for Ukraine and Israel, with a looming deadline for a partial government shutdown and limited time to get these priorities completed.
Argentina's new President, Javier Milei, plans to cut back on government employees and privatize state-run industries in an effort to revitalize the struggling economy, despite protests and soaring inflation.
Former US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry's conviction for lying about illegal campaign contributions has been thrown out by a federal appeals court due to being charged in the wrong jurisdiction.
Zambia's Foreign Minister Stanley Kakubo resigned following allegations of dealings with a Chinese businessman that circulated on social media, although he stated that he quit due to "malicious claims over a business transaction."
Former Nebraska congressman Jeff Fortenberry has had his conviction for lying to authorities investigating illegal campaign contributions overturned by a federal appeals court, ruling that his trial was held in the wrong location.
Former Republican challenger to Representative Maxine Waters, Omar Navarro, accuses the Department of Justice of a "two-tier justice system" after he was charged with campaign finance violations and claims he is being "held hostage" in California while facing trial.
Anti-Israel extremists vandalized the South Bronx office of Rep. Ritchie Torres on Christmas Day, smearing red paint on a Jesus doll as an attempt to intimidate him for his support of Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was heckled by family members of hostages still in captivity in Gaza, as he spoke about the ongoing Israeli offensive and vowed to continue until victory in a speech to parliament.
President Joe Biden returned to the White House from Camp David and is preparing for a week-long vacation in the Caribbean, starting with a trip to St. Croix.
An appellate court has reversed a federal conviction against former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska, ruling that he should not have been tried in Los Angeles due to improper trial venue.
Multiple political figures, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rep. Brandon Williams, and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, experienced swatting incidents on Christmas Day, where false reports of emergencies were made to prompt a large police response.
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee criticizes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Christmas message supporting Palestinian refugees, calling her "utterly ignorant" about the history of the Middle East, Jesus, the Jewish people, and the state of Israel.
A federal appeals court panel has overturned former Representative Jeff Fortenberry's conviction for lying to the FBI about an illegal campaign contribution, ruling that he was not tried in the proper venue.
US Rep. Mike Collins received a nameplate from Elon Musk that celebrates his meme-posting ability on the social media platform X.
BJP has removed Anupam Hazra as the party's national secretary due to his statements that deviated from the party line, as decided by party chief JP Nadda on a day when Amit Shah is visiting Kolkata.
India's defence minister, Rajnath Singh, has pledged to take decisive action against those responsible for the recent drone attacks on India-linked shipping vessels amid escalating tensions in the Red Sea region.
Despite potentially risking his seat in the House, Rep. Matt Gaetz believes that leading a revolt against Speaker Kevin McCarthy was worth it, as he aims to fight for his constituents and prevent America from heading towards financial ruin. The GOP-controlled House, now under Speaker Mike Johnson, faces challenges in dealing with a Democrat-led Senate and a Democrat in the White House, while also dealing with low public approval ratings and a decline in the number of laws passed. Johnson, who has to prove himself as a fundraiser and leader, may face a similar fate as McCarthy if he fails to rein in spending.
Apple has appealed a ban on the import of its watches due to a complaint from medical technology company Masimo, requesting the U.S. Court of Appeals to halt the ban until a decision is made on whether the redesigned watches infringe Masimo's patents.
The I.N.D.I.A. alliance, particularly the Congress, is facing embarrassment as the BJP utilizes controversial remarks made by DMK leaders to target them, leading to disquiet within the alliance as they feel put on the defensive by the BJP's accusations of being "anti-Hindu" and "anti-north India."
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's residence in Georgia was targeted in a swatting incident on Christmas Day, a prank call intended to prompt a forceful response from law enforcement.
New Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy aims to maintain cordial relations with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reflecting a departure from his predecessor's confrontational approach.
Argentina's President Javier Milei has announced that contracts for more than 5,000 employees hired this year will not be renewed as part of his plan to cut back government spending and revitalize the struggling economy.
Disgruntled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal threatens to expose alleged irregularities amounting to Rs 40,000 crore during the BJP government's management of the Covid-19 pandemic in Karnataka if he is expelled from the party, leading to accusations of a '40 per cent commission government' by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Former Marine Paul Whelan, who has spent five Christmases in a Russian prison, has urged President Biden to take stronger action and secure his release, claiming that diplomatic efforts have failed and he has been abandoned by the US government.
Former South African president Jacob Zuma, at a party event, stated that the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe party will have a zero-tolerance policy on corruption and its members will be disciplined for corrupt activities, while also expressing his decision to not vote for the ANC in the 2024 general election.