Former President Jimmy Carter is expected to attend the second day of memorial services for his wife Rosalynn Carter, with political leaders and former first ladies also in attendance.
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, has offered to testify before the House Oversight Committee in a public hearing as part of the impeachment inquiry into the president, stating that it would prevent selective leaks and manipulated information.
Senate Republicans are calling for President Biden to withdraw the nomination of Hampton Dellinger to head the US Office of Special Counsel due to his connection to Hunter Biden.
Hunter Biden is willing to testify publicly before the House Oversight Committee, challenging the closed-door proceedings and accusing Republicans of distorting facts and targeting the Biden family while ignoring the business dealings of former President Trump and his family.
Critics of Serbia's nationalist government and pro-democracy activists were targeted with military-grade spyware earlier this year, revealing the country's endemic corruption and its willingness to suppress political critics.
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Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, is being hailed as a hero for his role in securing multi-billion dollar investments from the UAE, leading to a surge in the country's stock exchange and gains for the Pakistani rupee, although some argue that the credit should go to the caretaker Prime Minister.
A pro-Iran hacking group is being investigated by federal officials after claiming responsibility for a cyberattack on a water authority in Pennsylvania, although there was no loss of water service to individuals impacted.
China's anti-espionage law is raising concerns among European officials due to its broad and vague provisions, giving the state significant discretion and potentially conflicting with EU legislation, forcing companies to withdraw or reduce operations in China.
President Biden is determined to secure the release of more hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, following a temporary truce that has been extended by two days; however, tough decisions loom as Israel plans to resume its offensive against Hamas.
The Venezuelan government may allow appeals from opposition politicians seeking to remove bans barring them from public posts as a way to partially comply with U.S. demands ahead of a deadline tied to loosened sanctions.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is leading an unprecedented assault on free expression, according to a watchdog organization, as he engages in an interstate feud with California Governor Gavin Newsom over whose state offers a better model for the country.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell faces a challenge in rallying GOP support for funding the war in Ukraine as Senate Democrats plan to advance an emergency defense spending bill, despite the lack of a deal on border security reforms.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis accuses British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of canceling a meeting over the Parthenon Sculptures dispute, with Greece seeking the permanent return of the sculptures from the British Museum.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the TDP chief Chandrababu, asking him to respond by December 8 to a petition filed by the AP CID seeking the cancellation of his bail in the skill development case, while allowing him to continue engaging in political activities.
Former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has urged the people of Telangana to vote for the Congress party in the upcoming assembly elections, highlighting the party's fulfillment of its promises and achievements in the state since its formation in 2014.
TalkTV host Piers Morgan calls on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to clarify his plans for Gaza beyond the temporary ceasefire, highlighting the need for a strategy that goes beyond the total destruction of the region.
Former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter was honored for her humanitarian work and deep Christian faith during a memorial service attended by political figures and family members, including her husband Jimmy Carter, who watched from his wheelchair.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has declined a meeting with UK Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden after it was offered in place of talks with Rishi Sunak, amid an escalating row over the repatriation of the Parthenon sculptures.
Sex and the City actress Cynthia Nixon and politicians from five US states have started a hunger strike to demand a permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, calling on US President Joe Biden to take action.
Spain is ready to sign a deal on the post-Brexit status of Gibraltar, including policing the border with Spain, as early as Wednesday.
President Joe Biden is set to make a targeted strike against Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert by traveling to her district in Colorado to highlight her opposition to key investments, jobs, and opportunities.
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, is adopting an aggressive legal strategy, filing lawsuits and challenging his indictments, as he faces criminal, congressional, and civil legal battles, leading to differing opinions among Democratic Party operatives on the potential political consequences of his actions.
No government funding bills are scheduled to hit the House floor this week, creating a time crunch for Republicans as they face a mid-January deadline to fund the government or enter a partial government shutdown.
No 10 is embroiled in a row with Athens after cancelling a meeting between Rishi Sunak and the Greek PM, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, over the issue of the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, with Greece's leader likening having some treasures in London and others in Athens to cutting the Mona Lisa in half.
The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, announced her departure from Twitter, claiming that the social media platform has become a "gigantic global sewer" that is destroying democracies due to a surge in hate speech and disinformation since Elon Musk acquired it.
Scandal-plagued New York Republican Rep George Santos expects to be expelled from the House this week due to various violations, including misuse of campaign funds, fraud, and misleading the Federal Election Commission.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis where they were supposed to discuss the return of the Elgin Marbles, causing diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is making an emotional appeal to the people, highlighting his achievements and admitting his mistakes, in a last-ditch effort to maintain power in the upcoming assembly elections.
Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) is facing criticism for his comments about a weakened U.S. military, with many pointing out that he is responsible for blocking military appointments and promotions.
The first Cabinet meeting of the new Government was tense as Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters accused the media of taking bribes, while Prime Minister Christopher Luxon tried to lighten the mood with jokes about the roundness of the Beehive, and the meeting's agenda remained confidential.
The trial proceedings in the cipher case against Imran Khan will continue in an open court at the Adiala jail due to serious security risks, according to a ruling by Special Court Judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis accuses British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of canceling a meeting in London over the status of the Parthenon sculptures, which Greece has repeatedly requested to be permanently returned from the British Museum.
IAS officer V Karthikeyan Pandian's entry into Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) paves the way for him to potentially succeed Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
The Raila Odinga-led Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition will hold a crisis Parliamentary Group meeting to discuss the National Dialogue Committee report, which has caused divisions over the issue of the cost of living among its top leadership.
The United States and the European Union are intensifying their efforts to convince third-country governments to drop Chinese telecom vendors, particularly Huawei, in favor of Western alternatives, as part of a broader strategy to counter China's economic expansion and safeguard critical infrastructure.
Working-class residents are leaving New York City due to its high cost of living, as data shows an increase in high-income New Yorkers, including billionaires, moving out, according to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
A group of Senate Democrats met with senior-level Israel Defense Forces officials to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and express concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with senators emphasizing the need for Israel to adhere to American values.
Former president Asif Ali Zardari's remarks about his son, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, needing more training is a significant snub that will be difficult for Bilawal to recover from and highlights the ongoing struggle of the younger generation in Pakistani politics to establish their own independent image.
The Congress party in Telangana attempted to halt the disbursement of funds under the Rythu Bandhu scheme, causing the Election Commission of India to withdraw permission given to the government, ultimately leading to a dispute over the program's political implications and potential impact on voters.
Rep. Kathy Manning (D-N.C.) emphasized the need for Israel to prevent Hamas from carrying out future attacks on Israeli citizens and to secure the release of hostages in a recent interview.
Argentina's President-elect Javier Milei is set to meet with a top security aide to U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington, following a lunch meeting with former U.S. President Bill Clinton in New York during his first foreign trip after winning the run-off vote.
The High Court in Kenya has temporarily halted the implementation of the Social Health Insurance Fund Act, which would require every household in the country to contribute a percentage of its income to the fund, following concerns about privacy violations and limited access to government services.
A wave of lawmakers, including veteran members, are retiring from Congress due to the dysfunction, chaos, and toxicity in the House, raising concerns about losing institutional memory and bipartisan relationships.
North Korea claims its first spy satellite has taken photos of the White House, Pentagon, and US naval stations, adding to a list of areas it claims to have photographed using its reconnaissance probe.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Andhra unit president Thota Chandrasekhar is noticeably absent during the ongoing elections in Telangana, despite being expected to play a significant role in mobilizing support from Andhra settlers for the party.
Poland's conservative Law and Justice party has sworn in a government expected to last no longer than 14 days in order to retain power and make more appointments to state bodies, despite the likelihood of losing a vote of confidence in parliament.
China's network of espionage and influence operations in the United States, carried out through the united front strategy, remains difficult for the US to combat and poses significant risks to national security, according to a congressional memo.
Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of the Chechen Republic, stated that another 3,000 fighters from Chechnya are prepared to join the conflict in Ukraine as part of new units of the Russian defense ministry and the Russian National Guard forces.
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