Georgie Purcell, an Australian politician representing Northern Victoria, has gained a massive online following by embracing her past as a pole-dancer and stripper and using her social media platforms to advocate for social change in a fun and engaging way.
Ghanaian Deputy Minister of Finance John Kumah's death has been surrounded by conspiracy theories, including allegations of poisoning and prophetic warnings. However, an autopsy has ruled out poisoning as the cause of death, instead attributing it to multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.
London's Tower Hamlets Council has removed Palestinian flags from buildings due to complaints, causing a Tory councillor to criticize the state of the area and liken it to Ceausescu's Romania.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the first female Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in line with the president's commitment to gender inclusion, with expectations that she will bring financial and operational discipline, as well as transform the agency into a performance-driven and proactive emergency response provider.
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, rejects pressure from Senator Ireti Kingibe to form a friendship, stating that she should address her concerns through proper channels rather than attempting manipulation.
MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha's arrest in the Delhi Liquor Policy scam case has caused shockwaves in the political landscape, with protests from BRS party officials in Telangana, while Congress leader Komatireddy Venkata Reddy argues that the protests should be held in Delhi, not Telangana.
Lawmakers in the US passed a bill that would effectively ban TikTok or force its sale due to national security concerns, but critics argue that stronger privacy legislation is needed to protect user data from all Big Tech companies, not just TikTok.
Protesters from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) hold a demonstration outside the IMF headquarters in Washington, urging the IMF to engage with elected representatives and alleging rigging in the elections.
Kapu community veteran Mudragada Padmanabham joined the YSR Congress and criticized Pawan Kalyan, asserting that he is a political hero and challenged Kalyan's authority to teach him politics.
A BJP MLA from Gujarat has confirmed the existence of a "2%" commission system within the party, highlighting the open acknowledgement of corruption by its leaders; this comes as India's ranking in the corruption perception index slips from 85th to 93rd position.
Special advisers in Irish politics are contractors rather than full-time civil servants and serve to manage the implementation of government programs and avoid conflicts between political parties, with key advisers including Brian Murphy, chief of staff to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, and Deirdre Gillane, chief of staff to Tánaiste Micheál Martin.
The Bharatiya Janata Party preferred to join hands with the Telugu Desam Party and take back former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu into the National Democratic Alliance, despite good equations with YSR Congress party, because Naidu himself proposed to rejoin the NDA after realizing his mistake of leaving in 2018, according to Union home minister Amit Shah.
A Hong Kong court has sentenced 12 people to jail terms of up to seven years for their involvement in the storming of the city's legislature during pro-democracy protests in 2019.
President Joe Biden expressed his fondness for architectural design and his desire to remodel his Wilmington home after his presidency during a meeting with special prosecutor Robert Hur, as the house has been at the center of a controversy over his handling of classified documents.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has postponed his State of the State address, with a new date yet to be announced, as his office wants to address major issues such as the budget gap, mental health, and homelessness with more clarity.
Kisii County Deputy Governor Robert Monda has been impeached by the Senate following charges of gross violation of the Constitution, abuse of office, and gross misconduct.
The U.S. Judicial Conference has issued new policies to prevent "judge-shopping" and randomly assign cases to crack down on lawyers who bring their cases before sympathetic judges, following public criticism from top Republicans in Congress.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un uses Russian President Vladimir Putin's luxury car for the first time, highlighting the deepening relationship between the two countries.
Former Trump White House Advisor Peter Navarro has filed an emergency application with the Supreme Court to stay his four-month sentence for criminal contempt of Congress charges, hoping to appeal his conviction.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is urging Hunter Biden to appear for a public impeachment inquiry hearing, vowing that the hearing will proceed with or without him.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un used a Russian luxury limousine gifted by President Vladimir Putin, highlighting the deepening bilateral ties between the two countries.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, despite trailing in the polls, repeatedly considers quitting his challenging job but remains committed to staying in office until the next election.
A handful of PTI protesters outside the IMF offices in Washington are aiming to sabotage Pakistan's IMF deal, which is crucial for economic stability, by urging the organization to withhold financial assistance until allegations of rigging are investigated, prompting Minister Ataullah Tarar to criticize the protesters for holding sit-ins and defend the government's efforts to address the country's problems.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assures the military of providing necessary resources for operational readiness, while seeking US support for economic reforms and an IMF program.
The Pakistani government lays seven controversial ordinances before the National Assembly, sparking strong opposition and accusations of betrayal from the PTI and PPP parties.
Chinese President Xi Jinping warns officials against complacency and lack of preparedness for the "great struggle," urging them to maintain a trailblazing spirit and overcome challenges, as the country launches a campaign against the phenomenon of officials "lying flat" or doing the bare minimum.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un publicly rode in a car given to him by Russian President Vladimir Putin, demonstrating the strengthening friendship between the two countries and their deepening military relations.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee collapsed after feeling dizzy and there is no evidence to support the conspiracy theory that she was pushed from behind, according to the Trinamool Congress.
Hamas presents a cease-fire proposal to mediators, including the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, while the US expresses cautious optimism about the talks.
Mirzan and Mokhzani, children of former Malaysian prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, are being investigated by the MACC and have been ordered to declare their assets amid questions about their immense wealth and how they acquired it.
Toronto police arrest one person as pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather outside a hotel where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is attending a Liberal party fundraiser.
Senate majority leader, Chuck Schumer, delivered a speech that may have turned Israel into a partisan issue, with Republicans positioning themselves as the party supportive of the Jewish state and Democrats aligning with the rising left's pro-Palestine stance.
British Columbia Premier David Eby dismisses a request to halt a federal carbon tax increase, calling it a "baloney factory" campaign tactic, stating that accepting the request would result in less money returned to the province.
Former Fulton County Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade has resigned after a judge ruled that either he or Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must step down due to a conflict of interest in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants.
BJP is unsure about the number of seats allotted to them by TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu, who is collectively deciding with Daggubati Venkateshwara Rao; it is uncertain whether the BJP high command will accept the seat allocation or demand their own choices.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin vows to address the debts of almost three million civil servants and emphasizes the need to lower interest rates to alleviate their debt burden.
The House Oversight Committee has informed Hunter Biden's attorney that the hearing on alleged influence peddling and the Biden family's business dealings will proceed next week, regardless of whether Biden attends or not.
Opposition Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's letter to British Columbia Premier David Eby requesting his support to stop the federal carbon price increase was dismissed by Eby as a political tactic, stating that following Poilievre's suggestion would result in less money returned to British Columbians after April 1 compared to the federal government administering the increase directly.
Kalvakuntla Kavitha's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in Telangana has sparked a political debate, with various speculations on the motives behind it.
Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is urging the creation of a law to support the welfare of former lawmakers, as some are struggling with medical bills and other financial burdens after leaving office.
Hundreds of civil servants have been engaging in meetings to discuss how to pressure the government to change its policy on the Israel-Gaza war, with the discussions featuring antisemitic tropes and claims of media bias.
President Bola Tinubu has agreed to consider a request to prevent the merging of the Nigerian Army University, Biu with the Nigerian Defence Academy, following discussions with the Borno State Governor.
Rebel Tory MPs on the Right are plotting to crown Penny Mordaunt as the new Prime Minister in a 'coronation' to replace Rishi Sunak, with a deal emerging that would see her sub-contract social policy issues to the rebels.
President Bola Tinubu appoints Brigadier-General Lawal Isa as the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education, replacing Sha'aban Sharada.
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, accuses Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of being an accomplice to Russian President Vladimir Putin and claims that other Putin supporters in Europe facilitated his aggression towards Ukraine.
Johnny Mercer faces potential imprisonment for refusing to reveal the identities of special forces whistleblowers who raised allegations about the executions of Afghans, as he seeks to protect their confidentiality despite pressure from the inquiry into the unlawful killings.
President Bola Tinubu appoints Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the new Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency, emphasizing the commitment to gender inclusion.
The Israeli cabinet failed to reach a decision on Hamas ceasefire demands due to Shabbat, but will reconvene to finalize the discussion and make a decision.
The UK government is planning to pass the Rwanda Bill without accepting any of the Lords' amendments, which has faced significant opposition and delays, in an effort to fulfill the Prime Minister's promise to stop illegal immigration.
A political party in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is poised to take power and aims to eliminate the border between the two regions.