A video circulating on social media shows a special needs child and his father being asked to give up their seats before Donald Trump's speech at CPAC, sparking criticism and accusations of mistreatment.
Lord Mandelson left a synagogue event after a row erupted over anti-Semitism within Labour, specifically criticizing Sir Keir Starmer's handling of the issue.
Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, has become the first female chief minister of Punjab province, marking a landmark event in Pakistan's political history.
Republicans are facing pressure regarding government funding, with a partial shutdown looming, and are struggling to agree on bipartisan deals due to demands regarding issues such as abortion and LGBTQ rights; meanwhile, the recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling that embryos are children has put GOP politicians who oppose abortion but support in vitro fertilization (IVF) in a difficult position, forcing them to explain the apparent contradiction, with these tensions expected to continue as anti-abortion groups plan potential abortion restrictions for the future, and Trump's efforts to rally voters around abortion limits in Virginia leading to Democrat victories in defense of abortion access (The Hill, The New York Times).
Security personnel were deployed and tight security measures were put in place as Nnamdi Kanu's trial began in Abuja, with the proscribed IPOB leader facing charges of treasonable felony brought by the federal government.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy vowed to capture the Kuppam constituency from Chandrababu Naidu, comparing the development works and promising advancements if elected, while also accusing Naidu of cheating the Kapu community and being involved in the murder of Vangaveeti Ranga.
Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh states that accused land grabber Sheikh Shahjahan will be arrested within seven days after the Calcutta high court clarifies that there is no stay on his arrest.
The Tripura government has suspended Prabin Lal Agrawal, the state's principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife and ecotourism), after a controversy arose surrounding the naming of a lion and lioness as Akbar and Sita, which was deemed to hurt religious sentiments by the VHP.
Alexander Smirnov, a former FBI informant charged with obstructing justice and lying to federal agents, had extensive ties to Russian intelligence and spread false information about the Bidens, according to prosecutors.
President Joe Biden will meet with congressional leaders to negotiate funding and a national security package in order to avert a potential partial government shutdown and provide military aid to allies Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
Labour has called for Liz Truss to have the whip removed after she made controversial appearances in the US, including accusing Joe Biden of being "asleep at the wheel," associating with individuals who praised the far right, and propagating conspiracy theories.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's upcoming state visit to Nairobi signals improved relations between Kenya and Ethiopia, following initial tensions caused by a dispute over mediation in the Tigray conflict.
Maryam Nawaz has been elected as the first female chief minister of the Punjab province and Pakistan, following a delayed session and boycott by opposition parties, and she outlined her plans to focus on employment, education, healthcare, and women's safety.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson faces criticism from fellow Republican Representative Patrick McHenry over his failure to pass a Ukraine aid bill, with McHenry questioning Johnson's leadership and urging him to put it to a vote.
The White House criticizes House Republicans for supporting legislation that declares life begins at conception while defending in vitro fertilization in response to a controversial Alabama court ruling.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Mike Johnson have a strained and virtually non-existent relationship, contributing to political friction and standstills in the government.
The White House highlighted House Republicans' support for a bill stating that life begins at conception, despite their defense of in vitro fertilization (IVF) following a controversial Alabama court ruling.
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has announced the resignation of his government due to escalating violence in the occupied West Bank and the war on Gaza, citing the need for new governmental and political arrangements that take into account the new reality in Gaza and the necessity for Palestinian unity.
Three individuals have declined appointments to the fleshed-out manifesto committee of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer for the 2024 presidential elections, citing a desire to maintain their apolitical stance.
Maryam Nawaz has been elected as the Chief Minister of Punjab, becoming the first-ever female chief minister in Pakistan's history, after receiving 220 votes in the provincial assembly.
Sabu M Jacob, Chief Coordinator of Twenty20, has challenged Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to arrest him and threatened to expose incriminating evidence against the Chief Minister's daughter if he is arrested.
Controversial activist Nitasha Kaul, invited by the Congress government in Karnataka to speak at a conference, was deported to the UK after criticizing the Modi government and peddling anti-India propaganda. She has a history of disseminating falsehoods against India, justifying terrorism in Kashmir, and spreading lies about the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS). Kaul has also been endorsed by Pakistan and has attended events organized by Islamist outfits. Social media users are now calling for her OCI card to be suspended.
Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, has become the first female chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab province after winning the chief ministerial elections.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill is expected to attend her first Northern Ireland match at Windsor Park this week, joining Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at the game between the Northern Ireland women's team and Montenegro.
There are severe financial irregularities related to the Kaleshwaram project amounting to Rs 1 lakh crore, with funds being spent without budget approvals in the assembly during the tenure of CM KCR, according to a report from the Comptroller Audit General of India.
Chinese Communist Party officials have submitted reports on their work to Xi Jinping, who urged them to focus on advancing Chinese modernization, strengthen their political responsibility, and work together to build a strong country and advance national rejuvenation.
British academician and author, Nitasha Kaul, was denied entry into India and deported allegedly for "unknown reasons" after being invited to speak at a conference on democratic and constitutional values by the Congress-led Karnataka government.
Senate leaders are expected to spend minimal time on the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who was charged by the Republican-controlled House for his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, as no Democrat has shown support for the impeachment, and Democrats may attempt to dismiss the trial or halt the process altogether.
Politician and businessman Jimi Wanjigi believes that Raila Odinga's bid for the chairperson of the African Union Commission is a move to exit the political stage in Kenya, signaling a new era in Kenyan politics. Wanjigi also criticizes President William Ruto for running down Kenya's economy.
Nitasha Kaul, a professor at the University of Westminster, was allegedly detained and sent back to London after being denied permission by the Indian government to attend a conference in Bengaluru, raising concerns about restrictions on academic freedom in India.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has skipped his seventh summons by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) urging the agency to await the court's decision rather than repeatedly issuing summonses.
The U.S. ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, expressed concerns about the tense relationship between the two countries, calling it the "most important," yet "most dangerous relationship" for the U.S.
A bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Mike Lee aims to protect children from accessing pornography and provide legal recourse for victims, as survey data shows an increase in viewership and concerns about negative impacts such as distorted perceptions of intimacy and increased aggression.
Positive signs from Hamas on the progress of the hostage negotiations indicate the potential effects of Israel's military pressure and the possibility of a deal leading to the end of the war.
Haris Doukas, a 44-year-old mechanical engineer with little political experience, has become the mayor of Athens and his path to power could serve as a model for other outsiders seeking to disrupt the status quo, despite facing opposition from the central government and political opponents.
King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar of Malaysia stated that he will not support any efforts to overthrow the government and emphasized the need for respect towards the existing coalition.
Most Europeans believe that Ukraine will lose the war, while a majority of respondents in Hungary, Greece, and Italy want allies to push Kyiv to accept a settlement.
President Arif Alvi is facing criticism from political parties, including PPP and PML-N, for delaying the convening of the National Assembly session, despite a constitutional mandate to do so within 21 days.
The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) may receive its share of reserved seats in the national and provincial assemblies due to past precedent set by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), potentially impacting the delay of the National Assembly session requisitioning.
The power-sharing alliance between PML-N and PPP in Pakistan lacks a common minimum program and seems more focused on acquiring power and government positions rather than addressing the country's problems.
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has emerged as a potential leader of the Russian opposition movement and is calling for continued resistance against President Vladimir Putin, although it is acknowledged that Navalny's unique leadership cannot be easily replaced.
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's claim of "thousands of Indian military personnel" in the country has been debunked by a key opposition leader, who emphasized that there are no armed foreign soldiers stationed in the Maldives.
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced that in less than 100 days, the agency received over 5,000 fraud petitions and recovered N60bn loot, with 3,000 cases approved for investigation.
The Nigerian Presidency and police have warned against the planned nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) against the rising cost of living, calling it a "breach of the law" and an "illegal undertaking."
President Joe Biden will meet with congressional leaders to push for additional funding to Ukraine and to address the looming partial government shutdown.
The late Alexei Navalny embodied a vision of freedom and democracy that many Russians yearned for, but his death dealt a blow to that future and left the country struggling to recover from the corrupt regime of Vladimir Putin.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny criticized corrupt officials in London who allegedly aid Vladimir Putin's regime in hiding illicit funds, stating that the West does little to hold them accountable, in a previously unaired interview obtained by Sky News before his death in a penal colony.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer invokes the deaths of his Jewish ancestors in World War II to urge House Speaker Mike Johnson to support a foreign aid package, including aid for Ukraine, and reject isolationism.
President Joe Biden will meet with congressional leaders to push for emergency aid for Ukraine and Israel, as well as to prevent a potential government shutdown, with the funding deadline approaching.
Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro staged a massive rally in São Paulo to defend him against legal challenges and show resilience amid investigations, with Bolsonaro calling for pardons for those involved in the attacks on government buildings and denying he attempted a coup; Bolsonaro is also accused of illegally receiving jewels from Saudi Arabia during his presidency.