Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti criticizes Imran Khan's special treatment in jail and believes that most of the cases against Nawaz Sharif are baseless; he also addresses issues of judicial reform, denial of a level-playing field in the upcoming elections, repatriation of Afghan immigrants, low number of missing person cases in Pakistan, and Pakistan's support for Palestine in the ongoing conflict with Israel.
Alampur MLA Dr. Abraham joins the Congress party after facing disappointment and disheartenment due to the BRS's failure to fulfill assurances and secure him a ticket for the upcoming elections.
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has filed a new legal case against the Scottish government, seeking damages and loss of earnings of £3m over the mishandling of harassment complaints against him, following his previous successful legal challenge and a special parliamentary inquiry into the matter.
The Ondo State House of Assembly is set to hold a plenary session to discuss the state's political situation, with a possible declaration of the deputy governor as acting governor due to the current governor's ill-health.
Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi has deleted a social media post featuring an anti-Semitic sign from a pro-Palestine student protest, following criticism from the opposition and calls for her to apologize.
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who died at age 96, used her platform to advocate for mental health and played a key role in advancing mental health policies and reducing stigma surrounding mental illness in the United States.
The release of approximately 40,000 hours of footage from video cameras across the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection will likely shape the political narrative and help identify new participants in the riots, according to experts and volunteer investigators known as "Sedition Hunters."
A sitting MLA of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), who was dropped as the party candidate in the last-minute, joined the Congress party on Friday.
Hindu women participating in a religious rally in Punjab were mistreated by Muslim children who threw toilet cleaner at them, causing severe allergies and prompting police intervention.
TV presenter Rajdeep Sardesai is facing criticism for his biased journalism and soft corner for the Congress party, as highlighted in his recent interviews with opposition leaders and his focus on songs instead of important political issues.
The Israeli Embassy has lodged a complaint with the Indian government over a social media post by Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, which they deemed as "anti-Semitic," expressing shock that an Indian parliamentarian would engage in such behavior.
The Supreme Court has issued notices to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and other respondents in connection with the disproportionate assets case filed against him, after a petition was filed to dismiss Jagan's bail.
The login credentials of Mahua Moitra, a Trinamool Congress MP, were accessed from multiple locations including Dubai, New Jersey, and Bengaluru, raising further trouble in the cash-for-query controversy.
Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi has sparked backlash after posing with a student protester holding an anti-Semitic poster at a pro-Palestine rally in Sydney.
Sky News Australia host Sharri Markson has called for the immediate removal of UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese after it was alleged that her recent trip to Australia was sponsored by Palestinian lobby groups, exposing her bias and breach of the UN's Code of Conduct.
Former Pakistan Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti has claimed that former Prime Minister Imran Khan is enjoying privileged facilities in jail, surpassing those given to ordinary prisoners or previous prime ministers, and emphasized the need for judicial reforms. He also discussed the deportation of undocumented immigrants, the need for a "firewall" against hostile agencies, and the resolution of missing persons cases in the country.
A Brahmin schoolgirl in Karnataka alleges that she was forcefully fed eggs by a teacher at a state-run school, causing her distress and violating her religious beliefs.
Former Raymond MD and Chairman Gautam Singhania’s father, Vijaypat Singhania, reflects on his strained relationship with his son and regrets relinquishing his assets to him, expressing that Gautam would be "happy to see him on the roads" amid the ongoing separation proceedings involving Gautam and his wife, Nawaz Modi Singhania.
Vijaypat Singhania, former chairman of the Raymond Group, claims that his son Gautam Singhania unceremoniously removed him from the company offices and property, and supports his daughter-in-law in her dispute with Gautam.
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Emeka Beke, has called for the reversal of the National Working Committee's decision to dissolve the party's executive in the state, stating that only the NEC has the power to do so and warning National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje to tread carefully.
Taiwan's opposition parties, which seek closer China ties, have registered separate presidential candidates after a split, potentially benefiting the ruling party, which has resisted Beijing's pressure.
The ruling party in Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, leads in political donations with a total of Rs. 68 crores, while the main opposition party, TDP, received only Rs. 11.92 crores in contributions, and the Janasena party garnered the lowest amount; however, the lack of transparency in revealing donors and amounts categorized the YSRCP's donations as hidden funds.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot shared a video of Congress leader Sachin Pilot urging people to vote for his party in the upcoming assembly election, dispelling rumors of a rift between the two leaders, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments highlighting their power struggle.
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron is facing questions about whether he was paid by Chinese interests to support a port development in Sri Lanka, as footage emerges of him promoting the project and quoting from a Chinese-funded study, raising concerns about lobbying on behalf of hostile foreign interests.
Former US national security adviser John Bolton believes that the temporary truce between Hamas and Israel is a detrimental deal, as it is a strategic distraction from Israel's mission to eliminate Hamas and could benefit the militants in the long run.
Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House, is described as a person of sincere faith and decency, but his involvement in the "stop the steal" efforts and mixed signals on aid to Ukraine raise questions about political forgiveness and how leaders are evaluated.
Muhyiddin Yassin, the co-founder and president of Bersatu, has stated that he will not be seeking re-election for his position in the party.
Conservative Senate Leader Don Plett apologized for yelling at female colleagues in the Red Chamber, admitting that his behavior was unprofessional and unbecoming.
Greece's neighborhood of Exarcheia, known for its radical left-wing politics and history of activism, is undergoing construction and gentrification that locals fear will alter its character and turn it into a tourist attraction, rather than a hub of ideas and community.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan claims that the BJP will form the government for the fifth time in Madhya Pradesh and the Congress government in Rajasthan will also be ousted, criticizing Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi for being happy when India lost a cricket match and accusing the Congress of corruption and false promises.
President Bongbong Marcos Jr. stated that the possibility of returning under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is currently being studied, while acknowledging that there are issues regarding the ICC's authority in investigating the Duterte administration's war on drugs.
Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao promises to establish a special IT park for Muslim youth in Hyderabad if his party, BRS, is elected for a third term, highlighting the government's focus on development and addressing water issues.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has given Transnet until next year to resolve the ports crisis in South Africa, which is costing the economy over R100 million a day and causing major backlogs, with potential consequences for the country's economy if not addressed.
Supriya Sule, a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP, defended Rahul Gandhi against the show cause notice issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the BJP has frequently made derogatory remarks about the Gandhi family.
Attorney General Merrick Garland expresses gratitude to Mexican authorities for arresting suspected cartel security chief Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, also known as "El Nini," and highlights the Biden administration's commitment to dismantling drug trafficking cartels.
The incoming prime minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, has announced a governing coalition with the Act and New Zealand First parties, revealing a "common sense" plan that includes policy changes such as narrowing the remit of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and repealing a ban on offshore oil and gas exploration.
Former President Asif Ali Zardari predicts the formation of a national unity government after the upcoming general election in Pakistan, stating that no single party will secure a two-thirds majority, while also defending his party, the PPP, and accusing Imran Khan of plotting to extend his rule and of being responsible for the country's economic challenges and isolation.
Conservative Senator Don Plett apologized after being accused of physical intimidation and verbal harassment by two female senators during a debate on a carbon pricing bill, admitting that his behavior was wrong and unprofessional.
Rudy Giuliani is being sued by an ex-associate for $10,000, adding to his mounting debt, as an accounting firm claims he didn't pay them for conducting an appraisal of his business interests while he separated from his wife; this is just one of the legal battles the former New York City mayor and Trump attorney is currently facing.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reveals her personal connection to Newfoundland during the Canada-EU summit, as her husband was stranded in Gander after 9/11 and experienced overwhelming hospitality.
Billionaire founder of Foxconn, Terry Gou, withdraws from Taiwan's presidential race, providing relief to the major Apple supplier and iPhone manufacturer.
Russian opposition group the Dossier Center has reported that a Russian military plant built a 71-meter superyacht for Vladimir Putin, which is often used by his rumored mistress, former Russian gymnast Alina Kabaeva.
The leaders of New Zealand's coalition government emphasize that things will improve, government spending will be controlled, and there is trust and respect among the parties.
President Biden called for unity and asked Americans to focus on their common view of being the greatest nation in the world during a call to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has granted amnesty to rebels, including former members of the CPP-NPA-NDF, as a means to encourage them to return to the rule of law and pursue peace in the country.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is being criticized for failing to hold in-person meetings with citizens regarding the province's potential exit from the Canada Pension Plan, despite a previous promise by her committee chair, Jim Dinning, to do so. The opposition party, NDP, has begun its own in-person discussions and has found overwhelming support for staying in the CPP. The Alberta Federation of Labour has called on Dinning's panel to resign, citing concerns about its legitimacy and lack of impartiality in handling dissenting opinions.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has received a notice from the Election Commission over derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is expected to offer a dignified and honest response, according to NCP leader Supriya Sule.
Former Maguindanao political magnate Andal Ampatuan Jr. has been sentenced to up to 210 years in jail for graft and banned from holding public office due to his involvement in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre and failing to deliver over P44-million worth of fuel to the provincial government in 2008.
President Joe Biden delivered pumpkin pies to firefighters on Thanksgiving, expressed hope for a pending hostage release in the Israel-Hamas conflict and emphasized the need for unity in the U.S.
Suella Braverman accuses Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of failing to control record-high immigration numbers, suggesting he ignored her five-point plan to reduce net migration while she was home secretary.