China is concerned that a split in Taiwan's opposition party could allow the ruling Democratic Progressive Party to maintain power in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary election, which has been dominated by China's increasing military pressure on Taiwan.
An unlikely alliance between One Nation, the Greens, and lone Nationals Senator Matt Canavan narrowly failed to block a gas deal between the Australian government and gas industry; New Zealand's newly elected coalition government has decided to repeal world-leading smoking restrictions; Former federal Liberal political staffer Bruce Lehrmann has revealed in a defamation trial that he texted friends for cocaine after former colleague Brittany Higgins accused a then-unnamed man of raping her in Parliament House; The High Court of Australia will publish its reasons tomorrow for its landmark decision to overturn the government's ability to indefinitely hold people in immigration detention; Leaked video footage from Melbourne's immigration detention centre shows a confrontation between guards and detainees, with allegations of excessive force and poor treatment; The Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2023 is 'authentic'; New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has expressed concern over rising reports of schoolyard bullying and Islamophobia in the state; Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have condemned domestic violence in response to accusations that the government has failed to protect women and children; Home Affairs Secretary Michael Pezzullo has been sacked after being found to have breached the Australian Public Service code of conduct.
A satirical play titled "The Hague" is challenging pro-Kremlin sentiment in Bulgaria by portraying Vladimir Putin and his allies facing a war crimes tribunal, receiving both praise and criticism for its provocative approach.
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Telangana State Finance Minister T Harish Rao face a setback in the upcoming assembly elections as the Election Commission of India (ECI) withdraws permission for the disbursal of Rythu Bandhu funds following a violation of EC conditions by Rao's public announcement.
The Congress's introduction of the 'Rythu Bharosa' scheme in Telangana is causing chaos and confusion among farmers, potentially impacting the upcoming election.
Former Equality Minister Irene Montero, hailed as the savior of feminism in Spain, now faces an uncertain political future after being removed from office by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, a move that has generated polarizing opinions due to her controversial policies and actions.
Former IAS officer V K Pandian has joined the BJD party in Odisha, with insiders stating that his role will be instrumental in designing the party's campaign plan and candidate selection for the upcoming elections.
Australia's government has fired Michael Pezzullo, the head of the Department of Home Affairs, following an investigation into his alleged WhatsApp messages to sway senior politicians, where he breached the public service's code of conduct at least 14 times.
The YCP party in Sattenapalli is facing internal issues as Minister Ambati Rambabu grapples with opposing sentiments within the party, leading to speculation that he may be replaced as the candidate by former MLA Erram Venkateswara Reddy.
Former IAS officer V Karthikeyan Pandian, who previously served as the chairman of Odisha's flagship 5T initiative, officially joined the ruling Biju Janata Dal in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
Former Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa faced criticism from National Assembly Majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah over his refusal to sign the National Dialogue Committee’s final report, claiming that the report did not address the pressing issue of the high cost of living in Kenya.
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) interrogated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in Adiala jail in £190 million National Crime Agency (NCA) UK, and Al-Qadir University Trust cases, with four different teams questioning him for over nine hours.
The Election Commission of India has ordered the Telangana government to stop distributing Rythu Bandhu funds due to violation of the Model Code of Conduct by BRS party leaders.
Former Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa refused to sign the National Dialogue Committee's report and declined any allowances because he believes it did not address the pressing issue of the cost of living.
Senior politician Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar is attempting to rejoin the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, despite facing difficulty in gaining the party's attention, as his family members desire to run for elections on the PTI's tickets in Faisalabad.
Freshly-minted Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters engaged in a testy press conference in which he defended his approach to the Treaty of Waitangi and offered his definition of "woke virtue signalling."
The Kenyan government's outstanding debt of Sh1.2 billion to a Spanish company for consultancy services on a dam project risks causing a diplomatic dispute between the two countries.
Rep. George Santos of New York compares himself to biblical figure Mary Magdalene as he defends against expulsion from Congress, accusing his colleagues of having criminal backgrounds and portraying himself as a victim of persecution.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan's expansion of the clean air zone in the city has faced public backlash, with protesters targeting Khan and his family, leading to concerns for his personal safety and a threat to his political prospects; however, Khan remains committed to his goal of improving air quality in London.
Germany's recent constitutional court ruling that deemed the government's legislative agenda null and void has left the country in shock, facing a €20 billion hole in next year's budget and the possibility of imposing austerity measures to resolve the financial crisis.
The proposed law in Kenya aims to transfer the power of determining daily subsistence allowances and transport payments for MPs and judges from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) and Judicial Service Commission (JSC), potentially leading to enhanced remuneration for other State and public officers.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accuses the Congress party of disrespecting its president, Mallikarjun Kharge, after a video of Kharge scolding an unruly crowd in Telangana was shared by the BJP's IT cell chief, Amit Malviya.
Australia's top civil servant in the interior ministry, Michael Pezzullo, was sacked after an inquiry found that he breached impartiality rules by intervening in politics and promoting favored politicians while attacking opponents and advocating for media censorship.
A National Accountability Bureau (NAB) team interrogated PTI Chairman Imran Khan in connection with charges he faces in the Al Qadir Trust case, which involves alleged illegal acquisition of land and money laundering.
Activists of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) held workers' conventions in different districts, resulting in arrests by the police in Swat and Upper Dir.
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) believes that the proposed aid package to Ukraine should be approved without negotiations on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Former Penang deputy chief minister P Ramasamy has formed a new party, Urimai, after losing faith in the representation of Indians in existing multi-racial political parties.
New Zealand's new Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, alongside his ministers, have been officially sworn in by Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro, marking the formation of the country's new government.
New Zealand's new prime minister, Christopher Luxon, aims to prioritize improving the economy and plans to deliver tax cuts, train more police officers, and reduce government bureaucracy, while also repealing tobacco restrictions approved by the previous government.
The head of Australia's Home Affairs Department, Mike Pezzullo, has been removed from his position after leaked text messages exposed his attempts to influence the government and undermine others.
Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) praised Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for doing a good job and said he did not expect Johnson to face a rebellion from within the party.
Russian online database includes Meta spokesman Andy Stone on a wanted list, following the classification of the social media company as a "terrorist and extremist" organization.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to hold a vote on President Biden's request for aid to Ukraine and Israel, putting pressure on lawmakers to reach a border security deal that can pair with the assistance to the two allies.
House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner (R-Ohio) believes that conditioning U.S. aid for Israel on certain demands aligns with U.S. policy towards allied countries and that Israel has taken steps to decrease civilian casualties among Palestinians.
American pollster Frank Luntz claims that America has "lost respect for the truth" in a post-truth era where people are afraid to express their true opinions due to fear of cancellation.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge lost his cool at an unruly crowd during a public meeting in Kalwakurthy, Telangana, scolding the audience and drawing criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for being a "rubber stamp president."
Canada's justice minister is considering the option of criminalizing residential school denialism and promoting hate against Indigenous people as recommended by an independent adviser on unmarked graves.
Canada's First Quantum has initiated arbitration proceedings against Panama as the country's top court reviews a copper contract that critics argue is unfair, with opponents claiming that the mine disproportionately benefits the miner and has negative environmental and economic consequences.
If Canada wants to secure a similar payday for its news industry like Australia, it needs to nudge tech giants into paying their fair share rather than fully legislating it, as seen in the case of Australia's News Media Bargaining Code.
Dozens of members of Congress from both parties are choosing to retire, citing the dysfunction and chaos in Washington as their reason for leaving public office.
National, ACT, and NZ First MPs have gathered at Parliament with their families for a ceremony at Government House, as the incoming prime minister dismisses the renaming of agencies to English as a minor aspect of the coalition agreement.
Russian soldiers and their wives are growing increasingly discontent with long, rotation-free deployments, leading the Kremlin to speed up salary payments to prevent protests, as they fear the disgruntled wives and relatives could become a significant political problem; previous conflicts have shown the influential role of wives and mothers in shaping public opinion and Putin fears they could become the nucleus of an anti-war movement.
Argentina President-elect Javier Milei plans to visit the US, including meetings with Biden administration officials in Washington, while his incoming foreign minister traveled to Brazil to invite President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to the Dec. 10 inauguration.
Impeachment investigators are seeking answers on President Joe Biden's tax returns, specifically regarding loan repayments to his brother, to ensure accuracy on tax forms.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) recently expressed support for those involved in the Capitol riot and criticized the lack of punishment for other groups involved in violence, such as antifa and Black Lives Matter advocates.
Republican Rep. George Santos expects to be expelled from Congress after a report alleged that he violated federal law by funneling campaign funds for personal expenses, including cosmetic procedures and adult content subscriptions, and he has vowed to wear his expulsion as a "badge of honor."
Former New York Governor David Paterson defends Mayor Eric Adams against the federal probe into his fundraising during the 2021 campaign, criticizing the FBI's actions as "Orwellian" for raiding Adams' aides' homes and confronting him in his car for electronic devices.
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy has expressed openness to placing conditions on aid to Israel in order to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of using aid in accordance with human rights laws, as lawmakers return to the Capitol to discuss aid to Israel and Ukraine.
Republican Rep. Ken Buck criticized his own party for perpetuating the lie of a stolen 2020 election, stating that those who claim January 6 was just an "unguided tour" or that the Capitol rioters are political prisoners are also lying to America.
President Joe Biden announced that 4-year old American hostage Abigail Mor Edan, who was held by Hamas in Gaza, has been freed as part of a negotiated deal between Israel and Hamas.