President Bola Tinubu is holding closed-door talks with Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other lawmakers following the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi, who claimed that the executive was implementing a budget higher than what was approved by the National Assembly.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert's temporary restraining order against her ex-husband has been ended by a judge at her request, following a "strict" agreement they have come to during a court hearing in Rifle, Colorado.
The Senate has suspended lawmaker Abdul Ningi for three months after he alleged that the National Assembly padded the 2024 budget.
The All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State are engaged in a political battle over the comments made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a funeral service, with both parties accusing each other of introducing politics into a solemn event.
Pakistan President Asif Zardari has decided to recognize his daughter Aseefa Bhutto as the First Lady of the country, breaking the tradition of giving the title to the President's wife.
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) has issued a subpoena to AT&T demanding more than a decade of phone records related to President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, as part of Republicans' impeachment inquiry against the president.
The declining productivity of the U.S. Congress can be attributed to factors such as increasing polarization, longer and more complex bills, and less time spent in Washington, D.C.
China's President Xi Jinping's presence was strongly felt at this year's Two Sessions meetings, despite not speaking, as his name appeared 16 times in the government work report, the highest number since he took office, indicating his continued consolidation of power and tightening of party control.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has called on Boeing to cooperate with government investigations into safety incidents involving its planes, emphasizing the need for the company to go through a serious transformation in terms of responsiveness, culture, and quality.
Special Counsel Robert Hur is facing criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for his handling of the confidential report about classified documents found at President Joe Biden's Wilmington residence, with Joe Scarborough mocking Hur's findings during a segment on MSNBC.
The Jan. 6 select committee led by Representative Liz Cheney is accused of covering up critical evidence and deleting information that undermined the Democrats' narratives surrounding the Capitol riot, according to a report by Representative Barry Loudermilk.
Bangladesh has released the head of the Jamaat-i-Islami party, Shafiqur Rahman, after 15 months of detention following his participation in anti-government protests, as political tension eases after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's re-election.
Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund revealed that the Jan. 6 Select Committee only interviewed him once and tried to distance themselves from any institutional failures or congressional leadership involvement in the events of that day. Sund also discussed the delays in deploying the National Guard and the failure to share intelligence about the riot with the Capitol Police.
Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign amid mounting pressure and the collapse of law and order, as armed gangs have taken control of the country's infrastructure and attacked its only international airport.
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State explains that he renamed the Abubakar Imam International Airport after President Bola Tinubu to ensure a square peg is placed in a square hole and because Tinubu has provided immense contributions to nation building.
Special counsel Robert Hur defended his report on Joe Biden's possession of classified documents, stating that his assessment of Biden's memory and mental state was necessary to determine whether the president willfully retained or disclosed national defense information.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has ordered strict action against social media users for harassing a woman, resulting in her suicide, and has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 20 lakh for the victim's family.
A former employee of former President Donald Trump reveals new details that could be crucial in Trump's classified documents case, including his assistance in moving boxes at Mar-a-Lago at the same time federal investigators were present.
Swedish police forcibly removed Greta Thunberg and other climate activists who were blocking the entrance to parliament for a second day, highlighting their protest against climate change and political inaction.
The BJP has replaced Manohar Lal Khattar with Nayab Singh Saini as Chief Minister of Haryana in order to consolidate non-Jat and OBC votes and counter anti-incumbency, with Saini being a close confidant of Khattar and holding various positions within the BJP.
Two Fine Gael Senators failed to vote in the Family and Care referendums because they were traveling to a rugby match in England, raising concerns about their commitment to their constituents.
Former Mar-a-Lago employee and key witness Brian Butler, referred to as "Trump Employee 5" in the indictment, asserts that the investigation into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents is not a witch hunt, expressing frustration with Trump's refusal to take responsibility for his actions.
The alliance between TDP, Janasena, and BJP is causing discontent among BJP supporters, who believe it will tarnish their party's image and leave loyal leaders without tickets, potentially negatively impacting the polls in Telangana.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing a joint public meeting of the Telugu Desam Party, Jana Sena Party, and the Bharatiya Janata Party, raising questions about whether he will criticize YSR Congress party president and chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and his government.
Former defense minister Joel Fitzgibbon shares information about the funeral of his son Jack, who tragically died in a parachuting incident at RAAF Richmond; the funeral will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Cessnock, NSW, where Jack grew up.
Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has announced his resignation amid escalating violence and widespread destruction, calling for peace, stability, and the rebuilding of democratic institutions.
Protests in Nepal are calling for the restoration of the monarchy and the reinstatement of Hinduism as a state religion due to frustration with the current political system.
Special counsel Robert Hur is set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee and face questions about his report on President Joe Biden's mishandling of classified documents, including Biden's cognitive abilities and differences in his handling of classified material compared to former President Donald Trump.
The new government in Pakistan, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, shows little indication of breaking from past policies and continues to prioritize continuity over change.
Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert and her ex-husband have reached an agreement following a temporary restraining order, as the congresswoman faces a tough reelection bid in a different district and contends with her son's legal troubles.
The recent controversy surrounding manipulated photos of Catherine, Princess of Wales and her children highlights the clash between expectations of perfection in celebrity media and the journalistic standards of transparency and integrity.
The Chinese Communist Party has gained more control over the State Council, China's cabinet, as a revised law eliminates the separation of power between the party and state.
House Republicans' review of the House Jan. 6 committee's work reveals inconsistencies between the testimony of a Secret Service agent, who denies Trump lunging at his detail leader, and the testimony of Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to Mark Meadows, a key witness for the committee.
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson declined to ask Russian President Vladimir Putin about the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, citing the complex political environment and the belief that it would not have made a difference.
Nation's intelligence leaders and law enforcement officers testified on worldwide threats, including adversaries like China and Russia, AI influence on elections, and the generational impact of the Gaza conflict on terrorism.
The All Progressive Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and other political parties have called for an investigation into the allegation made by Senator Abdul Ningi that N3.7tn was padded in the 2024 budget, while some northern senators have disowned the claims made by Ningi.
Attorneys for Hunter Biden argue that Special Counsel David Weiss is doing the bidding of Russian President Vladimir Putin by prosecuting Biden, claiming that Weiss's actions align with the interests of the Kremlin.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy refrains from attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and maintains good relations with its top leaders, suggesting he wants to keep his options open for a potential alliance in the future.
China's leaders emphasized their commitment to becoming a high-tech powerhouse under Xi Jinping's leadership during the recent meetings of the national legislature, despite concerns about the lack of transparency and shrinking role of the Premier and State Council.
Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch secretly attempted to have a Chinese drone company removed from a U.S. list of Chinese companies connected to the military, raising concerns about loopholes in the law that allow individuals to avoid disclosing their work for foreign entities.
Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, remains unfazed by allegations of poisoning within his party and sets an example by dining with his main opponent, Kennedy Agyapong.
The convergence of materialism in Nigeria has bridged the gap between pastors and politicians, as they both engage in lavish lifestyles and use similar methods to acquire wealth and power.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated that Boeing must undergo a significant transformation regarding safety and manufacturing quality amidst ongoing investigations, with the Department of Justice launching a criminal investigation into the recent blowout incident on an Alaska Airlines jet.
Haiti is in a critical crisis as gangs have taken control of the capital city, prompting concerns about the composition of a potential transitional government and the arrival of UN-approved troops to address the deteriorating security situation, which is further complicated by language barriers and the challenging terrain. Additionally, the United States plays a significant role in the situation and the fate of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry remains uncertain.
Lawmakers are set to question Robert Hur about his probe into President Biden's handling of classified documents, which exonerated him but raised concerns about his memory, as Biden and his allies push back on Hur's characterization of the president's age and mental acuity.
House Republican leaders in the United States are pushing for legislation that would require the Chinese owners of TikTok to sell the platform or face being banned in the country, despite former President Donald Trump now opposing the move.
Former Trump-appointed US Attorney Robert Hur, who declined to prosecute President Joe Biden, will appear before the House Judiciary Committee as a private citizen surrounded by Republican partisans and figures linked to former President Donald Trump, raising concerns among Democrats about the potential political nature of his testimony.
Former President Trump's driver on January 6 disputed testimony that Trump tried to take control of the car, but confirmed that Trump insisted on going to the Capitol and viewed the crowd as his supporters.
The Working Family Party argues that Democratic leaders are missing an opportunity to pressure Israel into a cease-fire in Gaza, which could be a gift for Joe Biden if he is willing to use it.
President Joe Biden has proposed $38 million in new funding to protect federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, through the Department of Justice, in response to growing concerns about their safety.