Arab American and Muslim civic organizations have met with the Department of Justice to express concerns about hotel cancellations of community events following the Hamas attacks, with the organizations claiming that the hotels have not provided specific details about safety concerns.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid is reaching out to American Democrats in an attempt to build bridges and foster support for Israel, despite the ongoing divide within the Democratic Party over the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Opposition MPs protest, three Bills to replace criminal laws taken up in Lok Sabha, and 49 MPs, including Farooq Abdullah, Shashi Tharoor, and Supriya Sule, suspended; Modi criticizes their theatrics, while Speaker clarifies suspensions unrelated to security breach.
China's top legislative body, the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, will review a report on the qualifications of certain members, potentially shedding light on the dismissal of former foreign minister Qin Gang and former defense minister Li Shangfu, both of whom disappeared from public view earlier this year and were subsequently removed from their posts.
Opposition MPs continue to demand a discussion on a security breach, resulting in 49 MPs being suspended, bringing the total number to 141, with accusations of violating parliamentary democracy and the ruling BJP criticizing the suspended MPs for mocking the Vice President.
Nagari MLA Roja Selvamani remains loyal to YSRC despite rumors that she may not receive the MLA ticket in the upcoming AP election, expressing her dedication to Jagan and her belief that she will be chosen as a candidate.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, along with 48 other Opposition MPs, was suspended after entering the Well of Lok Sabha with a placard in solidarity with his party colleagues who were suspended for demanding accountability from the government regarding a recent security breach in Parliament.
Rajya Sabha Chairman expresses disapproval as TMC's Kalyan Banerjee mimics him and Rahul Gandhi films it during a protest, calling it "ridiculous" and "unacceptable."
The Red Book, focused on punishing opponents and lacking in plans for the welfare of the people of Andhra Pradesh, is causing damage to the image of the TDP, according to political observers.
YSR Congress party president and chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy appoints senior journalist N V V S Bhaskara Ramam as advisor to the state government on public policy, filling a vacant position for the past two years.
Russian authorities are closely scrutinizing and controlling corporate exit plans, making it difficult for foreign companies to leave the Russian market following its invasion of Ukraine.
Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed frustration with her congressional colleagues, calling them "stupid people in Washington" and criticizing their decision-making.
Rudy Giuliani faces a second defamation lawsuit after already being ordered to pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers, and he continues to double down on his election-related allegations, insisting that he has evidence to support his claims.
A former aide of Senator Ben Cardin is being investigated by Capitol Police after a sex tape was allegedly filmed in a Capitol Hill hearing room, prompting Cardin to express his anger and disappointment over the breach of trust.
The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice have found "no evidence" that any foreign government materially affected the security or integrity of the 2022 midterms, although there were instances of cyber activity from pro-Russian hacktivists and suspected actors from the People's Republic of China.
A legislative aide to U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin has left his job after a sex tape leak in a Senate hearing room, with the aide alleging he was attacked for being gay.
India's opposition parties under the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will hold a meeting in New Delhi to discuss seat sharing, campaign strategies, and the joint plan to challenge the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu advised Pawan Kalyan not to be overly ambitious about seat allocations and emphasized the importance of fielding strong candidates in every constituency, warning about the potential consequences if the BJP regains power at the Center and YSRCP comes to power in AP in the upcoming elections.
The wife of a US Navy officer imprisoned in Japan for a car accident called on President Joe Biden and the Department of Justice to support his release and bring him home for Christmas.
Namaste Telangana, a daily newspaper, has laid off a significant number of journalists following their negative result in Telangana Assembly elections, highlighting the challenges faced by print media outlets without substantial government support.
Senator Ben Cardin, a Democrat from Maryland, has expressed his anger and disappointment after a staffer was allegedly fired over a sex tape filmed in a Senate hearing room, calling it a breach of trust.
Senator Ben Cardin expresses his anger and disappointment after a former staffer is filmed performing lewd acts in a Senate committee hearing room, calling it a breach of trust.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán gifts Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan a horse in exchange for a Turkish-made electric vehicle, describing it as the "best deal" while reinforcing their alliance.
Republicans leading the impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden are questioning his brother James' involvement with Americore, a health care startup that accused James of failing to repay $600,000 in loans and sued him for allegedly using his political connections to secure investments that never materialized.
The organizers of the rally preceding the January 6 attack on the US Capitol deliberately concealed information from the National Park Service about security plans and President Trump's attendance, according to a report from the Office of Inspector General for the US Interior Department.
Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, is set to make his first court appearance on Jan. 11 for a tax fraud case, facing charges of tax evasion and filing false returns while allegedly spending millions on drugs, escorts, luxury hotels, and exotic cars instead of paying his taxes.
Hunter Biden was photographed shopping with President Biden in Delaware, just days after he defied a congressional subpoena to attend a closed-door deposition.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's use of the Inuktitut word "ajuinnata" in his address to Canada's House of Commons was a significant and emotional moment for Governor General Mary Simon and the Inuk people, symbolizing resilience and strength in their culture.
The Senate is expected to delay negotiations on a $110 billion spending bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and US border security until 2024 due to time constraints during the holidays.
Sen. Lindsey Graham downplayed the House impeachment inquiry into Biden family corruption, stating that if there were a smoking gun, it would have been discussed, leading to criticism from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
A former intern for U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and member of Miami Republican circles, Barbara Balmaseda, has been arrested and charged for storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
A federal appeals court has denied Mark Meadows' bid to move his Georgia-based criminal charges into federal court, ruling that he must fight the charges against him in state court in Atlanta, which also affects Donald Trump's election-related charges.
Georgia election workers who were defamed by Rudy Giuliani have sued him again for continuing to make false statements about them, seeking to bar him from making any further claims.
Joe Biden has halted the prospect of a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK, causing hopes to be dashed and negotiations to be abandoned.
A number of government reform groups are supporting New York's ethics commission in its legal battle against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, arguing that the commission is constitutional and should be allowed to proceed with its work.
Senate negotiators are working to reach a border security accord before Christmas, but it is unlikely that any votes or agreements will happen quickly due to the complexity and challenges of the issue, pushing a potential vote into the new year.
President Bola Tinubu has mediated in the political crisis in Rivers State, Nigeria, and reached an eight-point resolution to put an end to the turmoil, which includes withdrawing all court cases, dropping impeachment proceedings against the governor, and recognizing the state House of Assembly leadership and members who defected to the All Progressives Congress.
Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) had a wide-ranging interview with comedian Ziwe Fumudoh, discussing his alleged crimes, corrupt people in Congress, and controversial statements, while also revealing his support for a cease-fire in Israel.
President Joe Biden plans to provide one final military aid package for Ukraine in December, with further assistance dependent on a Congressional agreement, as the White House warns that US aid will run out by the end of the year for Ukraine's fight against Russian forces.
Daily Kos is advocating for increased voter participation and supporting the Black community in the upcoming elections.
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki suggests that Hunter Biden should stop speaking publicly, stating that his public remarks are "not helpful to anyone" in the White House, as the president's political strategy has "already collided" with his son's legal woes.
Former New York congressman George Santos, who is facing multiple federal charges, has been cashing in on his infamy by recording paid messages on Cameo and recently sat for an interview with comedian Ziwe.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proudly claims to have prevented the establishment of a Palestinian state, going against the long-standing US policy of prioritizing a two-state solution in the region.
President Joe Biden faces an evidence-free impeachment inquiry launched by Republicans, driven by political retaliation and aimed at helping Donald Trump get elected, despite lacking concrete evidence, connecting Biden to his son's business dealings, or establishing corruption claims.
Tory peer Michelle Mone is involved in a furious row with the UK government over her links to a company that won £203m in pandemic contracts, with accusations of dishonesty and calls for her expulsion from the House of Lords.
The Democratic Unionists have announced that they will maintain their obstruction of Northern Ireland's cross-community government, jeopardizing a pre-Christmas breakthrough that would have required £2.5 billion in extra UK finance.
Women for America First, the pro-Trump group that organized the "Save America" rally on January 6, 2021, intentionally lied to federal officials about Trump's plans to march to the Capitol, according to an inspector general investigation.
Despite using his name on TV, Congressman Matt Gaetz snubbed Jacob Chansley, also known as the Q Shaman, at the Turning Point USA conference, leading Chansley to call Gaetz a "freaking coward" and accuse him of stealing his campaign platform.
A group of prominent Nigerian leaders has announced a new agenda to rescue Nigeria, emphasizing the need for a new democratically generated constitution to address the country's deep national challenges.
The Biden administration's controversies and conflicts, such as the staffer sex scandal, the Hunter Biden legal challenges, exacerbation of cultural battles, immigration crisis, and divisions within the Democratic Party, may pose a threat to Biden's chances of reelection.