The Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has criticized President Akufo-Addo for his disregard of other branches of government, stating that the president's secretary does not have the authority to write to the clerk of parliament.
President Biden failed to acknowledge his estranged granddaughter, Navy Joan Roberts, during a Women's History Month reception, despite claiming he only has six grandchildren.
Bengaluru police detained Tejasvi Surya, the BJP MP from Bangalore South, for leading a protest over a dispute between a shopkeeper and a group of individuals regarding the playing of devotional songs at a loud volume during Azaan time.
Crafty politicians in Kenya are exploiting the high rate of unemployment by engaging youth in nefarious jobs to further their own interests, leading to an increase in criminal gangs and violent protests across the country.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that destroying Hamas in Rafah would require a ground operation, following a call with the White House to reconsider strategy around the packed Gaza border city.
Hong Kong lawmakers have passed new national security legislation that carries severe punishment for a broad range of offenses, including life imprisonment for acts deemed to be insurrection, further tightening the already stringent national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020.
President William Ruto praises the courts for rejecting the government's plan to implement the affordable housing levy, stating that this has increased the funds available for the housing program.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has faced criticism for urging Ukrainian lawmakers to pass a mobilization bill to increase troops to fight against Russia, as he expressed concern over the lack of younger Ukrainians joining the fight.
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has requested to be transferred to Kuje prison, alleging a lack of medical facilities and a conspiracy for him to die in the custody of the Department of State Services.
Former ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, has joined the BJP and is expected to contest from Amritsar, his hometown in Punjab, stating that development is needed and should reach Amritsar too. Sandhu served as India's ambassador to the US from 2020 to 2024 and managed the bilateral relationship, including addressing rising Sikh extremism abroad.
Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, and retired Gen. Kenneth McKenzie will testify before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, potentially revealing new details about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and discussing failings in the operation.
Police have arrested two suspects believed to be the organizers of heckling incidents during President William Ruto's events in Bomet County, following a directive by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to investigate the sponsors of the political chaos witnessed during the president's tour of the region.
The Congress and the Left Front in Kerala engaged in a war of words, with Congress MP Shashi Tharoor accusing the CPI of dividing anti-BJP votes in Thiruvananthapuram, prompting a strong response from the Left questioning Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest from Wayanad.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a plea from Joe Biden to halt a ground assault on the city of Rafah, where Israel believes Hamas fighters are located, as Washington launches a new diplomatic push for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.
Former head of Shin Bet Yoram Cohen argues that the two-state solution presents a strategic and security threat to Israel due to the development of infrastructure in Gaza and the chronic weakness of the Palestinian Authority.
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N. Chandrababu Naidu has called for the Election Commission to address the rising political violence in Andhra Pradesh, stating that the ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) is escalating violence as they fear losing power in the upcoming elections.
Former JNU student leader Shehla Rashid defended her support for the Narendra Modi government, citing a change in the situation in Kashmir and praising the administration's governance model for the next 25 years.
Peter Mathuki, the Secretary-General of the East African Community, is facing allegations of misappropriation of a $6 million fund, leading to Kenya's President William Ruto initiating the process to recall him from his post.
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has stated that Vladimir Putin is not the legitimate president of Russia and she will work to persuade world leaders not to negotiate with him.
Hong Kong's Legislative Council has passed a new national security law, expanding the government's power to suppress dissent, raising concerns among rights groups and foreign governments about eroding civil liberties and silencing critics.
The Federal High Court in Abuja rejects Nnamdi Kanu's bail application, but grants an accelerated hearing instead.
Canada's 18th prime minister, Brian Mulroney, will lie in state in Ottawa, with dignitaries and the public invited to pay their respects before his funeral in Montreal.
The BBC has issued an apology to Reform UK after wrongly labeling the party as "far-Right" in a news report, which the party's leader, Richard Tice, considers a tactic to smear and libel the party and its members. The party has gained momentum in opinion polls and is currently polling as high as 14 percent in Westminster voting intention surveys.
Hong Kong has adopted sweeping security laws, granting authorities more powers to crack down on opposition to Beijing and the Hong Kong government, which could have implications for businesses, journalists, civil servants, and others.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's sons, Hussain Nawaz and Hassan Nawaz, have been acquitted in three corruption references related to the Panama Papers.
An alleged conman, Sukesh Chandrashekhar, has written a letter to K Kavitha, urging her to reveal the truth about the Delhi excise policy case and not protect Arvind Kejriwal, following allegations that she paid ₹100 crore to AAP leaders to benefit from the policy.
Pakistan has denounced India's decision to declare several political parties in India-occupied Kashmir as "unlawful associations", stating that it contravenes human rights and democratic norms.
TDP leaders criticize Pawan Kalyan for not actively participating in meetings or events, claiming that he only joined the alliance to avoid expenses and lacks a strategy beyond seeking an easy victory.
The House returns to Washington with urgency to move military aid for Ukraine, but Speaker Mike Johnson has not indicated a clear strategy or timeline for passing it before the holiday recess.
The incoming Palestinian prime minister plans to appoint a technocratic government, establish a trust fund for Gaza's reconstruction, and implement wide-ranging reforms to combat corruption and gain international support, but faces challenges due to limited authority and opposition from the Israeli government.
Sita Soren, sister-in-law of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has resigned from all party posts and the state Assembly, citing constant disrespect and a mismatch of values and principles within the JMM.
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President William Ruto has signed into law the new Affordable Housing Bill, which reintroduces a mandatory 1.5% levy on income, months after it was declared illegal by the courts.
Income Tax Department authorities are carrying out searches at Chutney hotels and the properties of its owner, Atluri Padma, who is a relative of Andhra Pradesh Congress president YS Sharmila, with reports indicating that the searches are to identify potential financial irregularities at the franchise.
YS Sharmila has dealt another blow to YSR Congress by welcoming MLA Thoguru Arthur into Congress, potentially making him their MLA candidate in this year's election, showcasing the progress Congress has made under Sharmila's leadership.
Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, currently in jail for money laundering, wrote a letter to K Kavitha claiming that he has more information to reveal about Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and suggesting that Kavitha's arrest will expose corruption involving Kejriwal and her party.
PTI leader tells FIA he did not accuse Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz of plotting his assassination, but claims that MNA Naseem Ali has evidence of the plot against him.
GB News' Charlie Peters criticized a far-left event that called for the shutdown of GB News, revealing that speakers accused the broadcaster of fueling the far-right through "tropes" and described it as a "fascist news network."
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state has urged Peter Obi, the flagbearer of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, to support President Bola Tinubu's government in addressing the challenges facing Nigeria, sparking mixed reactions from Nigerians.
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, visited Ghana and expressed admiration for Kwame Nkrumah's role in founding Ghana and advocating for African unity.
The Reserve Bank governor says lower energy prices will help lower interest rates this year, as increases in energy prices have been a large driver of previous sharp rises in inflation.
The defection of MLAs and MPs from one party to another has become a farce, as their disqualification only occurs at the end of their term and no action is taken against defectors, as exemplified by the recent case of Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLA Danam Nagender defecting to the Congress.
Former ISI director general Faiz Hameed's brother, Najaf Hameed, has been sent to Adiala jail on a 14-day judicial remand for allegations of corruption related to undervalued properties worth billions of rupees.
Former PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif raises eyebrows by chairing administrative meetings in Punjab despite having no official position, leading to questions about his behind-the-scenes influence.
The current power structure in Pakistan is characterized by conflicting elite interests, internal conflicts, and poor capacity, which may lead to instability and hinder its ability to deliver on public interest.
Negotiators are nearing a funding deal to keep the government funded through the fiscal year, but lawmakers still need to pass legislation to avert a shutdown, particularly for major agencies, by the upcoming weekend.
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick fails to get Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to commit to resigning if his actions result in more children becoming homeless, while Police Minister Mark Mitchell is admonished for attacking the previous Labour Government during questioning, and politicians honor Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's 80th birthday in Parliament.
Leader of the Opposition and Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh has been charged with two counts of lying to a parliamentary committee, two years after investigations into the lying controversy involving former MP Raeesah Khan were opened.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. supports Republican-backed lawsuits against the White House over social media censorship, arguing that government involvement infringes on the First Amendment and that social media platforms should be able to police their own content without interference.
Former Trump White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has been denied a stay out of prison as he appeals his conviction for contempt of Congress and will begin serving a four-month sentence on Tuesday.