Alberta Premier Danielle Smith criticizes the federal government for working against the national interest and failing to advocate for Alberta's energy sector on the international stage.
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan believes that Ukraine can still win the war against Russia, but first, Congress needs to pass an aid package to provide Ukraine with the necessary tools and resources.
Qatar has reversed its decision and will now host the proposed business and investment forum during President Bola Tinubu's visit to the country, following an earlier rejection due to the unavailability of the Qatari Minister of Commerce and Industry.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha has notified the Central Bureau of Investigation that she is unable to appear for questioning in the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam due to prior public engagements and a pending Supreme Court petition.
Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary criticized Rahul Gandhi, warning him not to label the people of Agra and Mathura as "alcoholic" during his Bharat Jodo Yatra.
The mayor of Birmingham, Randall Woodfin, accuses county officials of having a political vendetta against the city, leading to strained relations and jeopardizing new projects.
President Arif Alvi has not yet summoned a National Assembly session despite receiving a summary, causing the caretaker government to state that the session will take place on February 29 even if the president does not sign the summary.
Kanumuru Raghu Ramakrishna Raju, a rebel MP from Narasapuram, Andhra Pradesh, has quit the YSRCP party after multiple confrontations with Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, joining other MPs who have recently left the party.
A growing movement advocating for Texas to secede from the US, known as "Texit," is driven by frustration with the federal government and desire for greater autonomy, but critics argue that secession would be illegal, unconstitutional, and economically costly for Texas.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak called on Israelis to protest and demand action from the government over its failures and lack of accountability, urging them to "besiege the Knesset day and night."
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for the UK government to sell property owned by Russians linked to Vladimir Putin and use the proceeds to build 4,000 low-cost homes for those in need.
Former NATO commander James Stavridis suggests that any new sanctions on Russia should specifically target Russian President Vladimir Putin's personal wealth and restrict the travel of Putin's friends and family, while also advocating for Putin to be indicted in an international criminal court, in response to the recent death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Trinamool Congress MP and actor Nusrat Jahan responds to allegations of her absence and silence on the unrest in Sandeshkhali, stating that she has always followed her party's guidelines and served the people.
China has surpassed the United States as the world's largest diplomatic power, with a wider global presence, according to a new report, highlighting Beijing's efforts to expand its influence amid increased geopolitical competition.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has expressed concern over a toxic culture in politics and condemned the intimidation and threats faced by MPs in relation to the Israel-Gaza conflict, warning that it is dangerous, un-British, and toxic for society.
The White House and the Biden campaign are expressing frustration over how President Biden is being portrayed in the media, with Biden allies arguing that reporters focus on his verbal slips and age while downplaying the controversies surrounding his likely November opponent, Donald Trump.
Many analysts agree that Russian intelligence services are likely behind the strange and sudden deaths of Russian President Vladimir Putin's opponents, including Alexei Navalny, as Putin wants to send signals that his operatives are behind these operations.
Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda defended himself after facing criticism for giving cash to primary school pupils, stating that it was an act of generosity and should not be seen as child exploitation or bribery.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's post-war Gaza plan, released after significant delays, has been criticized as a non-plan that is detached from reality.
The post-wedding reception party of YS Sharmila and the presence of several Congress leaders marked a starry affair, with prominent politicians such as Mallikarjun Kharge, CM Revanth Reddy, and KC Venugopal attending, while key figures including Jagan Mohan Reddy and Chandrababu Naidu chose to skip the event.
President William Ruto has thanked his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, for playing a significant role in uniting the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA) after years of top leadership wrangles caused by politicians' affiliations with different factions within the church.
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner rejected accusations of hypocrisy regarding her £48,500 profit from selling her ex-council house through the right-to-buy policy she now wants to reform, stating that she believes council tenants should have the chance to buy the social home they rent "for a reasonable discount."
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has written to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, urging him to direct the police to provide security for protesters during the nationwide protest against economic challenges scheduled for February 27 and 28, 2024.
Hamas officials seek to establish a government of officials in Gaza, causing concern for the Palestinian Authority as it may further disconnect Gaza from the West Bank.
The Agyapa Royalties deal in Ghana, which would have affected the majority of the country's royalties, must be cancelled due to the government's improper implementation and the potential control of gold rights by private investors, according to Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI Africa.
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden stated that Lee Anderson would have kept his job if he had apologized for his comments about London Mayor Sadiq Khan being controlled by "Islamists," but he declined to say whether the comments were Islamophobic.
Lok Sabha MP Ritesh Pandey has resigned from the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), citing a lack of inclusion and opportunities in the BSP and expressing his admiration for Prime Minister Modi's vision of a developed India.
Andhra Pradesh Congress president Sharmila Reddy has filed a complaint with cybercrime police against individuals who have been running a "malicious" campaign against her on social media platforms with the intent to frighten and tarnish her image.
Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, has criticized President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for their failure to effectively fight corruption in Ghana, accusing them of deceiving the public with false promises and exacerbating corruption during their tenure.
Ghana's former President, Kwame Nkrumah, threatened to imprison a delegation of chiefs and prominent individuals from the Ashanti Region who were advocating for fair distribution of revenue from cocoa sales, leading to Nkrumah setting up a scholarship scheme for the education of cocoa farmers' children instead.
Lok Sabha MP and actor Nusrat Jahan is facing criticism for her silence and absence on the Sandeshkhali issue, but she states that she has served her constituency and followed her party's guidelines.
Andhra Pradesh Congress president YS Sharmila has filed a police complaint against 8 social media users, claiming that they are terrorizing her with threatening posts.
Rishi Sunak has warned of the dangers of polarization and hatred in politics after Tory MP Lee Anderson was suspended for refusing to apologize for his comments on "Islamists" having control of the Mayor of London, sparking criticism from both Labour and Tory MPs and leading to concerns over MPs' safety.
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria, known for its corruption, has faced a scandal involving a missing N75 billion, further highlighting the lack of accountability and transparency in the government's social programs.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP Ritesh Pandey has resigned from the party, citing lack of communication and non-inclusion in meetings, and has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following a lunch meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other opposition MPs.
Receiving death threats has become the norm for female MPs, with the level of misogyny and hatred they face hindering their ability to carry out their jobs.
Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, has criticized the use of tribal invectives in politics and accused Nana Akomea of hypocrisy for responding to recent comments by Fifi Fiavi Kwetey without considering the context in which Amidu made similar comments about Mahama in 2015.
Key affiliates within both Raila Odinga's Azimio la Umoja coalition and William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza coalition are rejecting the National Dialogue Committee report, which may hinder the smooth passage of legislative and constitutional proposals for both leaders.
India-US relationship strengthened during Donald Trump's term as US President, according to India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the 9th Raisina Dialogue in Delhi.
PTI leader Barrister Ali Zafar withdraws from PTI chairman race, citing "conflict of interest" due to his commitment to work on Imran Khan's release from jail.
Israeli officials are cautiously optimistic about the prospects of a deal after the Israeli delegation's return from the summit in Paris, suggesting that if Prime Minister Netanyahu remains relatively silent, the deal may have a chance.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged the UK government to seize London properties owned by corrupt Russian oligarchs and sell them to fund affordable housing for Ukrainians who have fled the war, as well as to tackle the country's housing crisis.
Former Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson has been suspended from the party after refusing to apologize for comments describing Sadiq Khan as having "given our capital city away to his mates," with Khan responding by calling the remarks "Islamophobic, anti-Muslim and racist."
Qatar has rejected President Bola Tinubu's proposed business and investment forum trip to the country, stating that there is no agreement signed between Qatar and Nigeria on investment promotion and protection, but the Presidency clarified that this rejection was not a snub and Tinubu's state visit to Qatar will proceed as scheduled for high-level bilateral discussions.
President William Ruto is accused of exploiting his alliance's numerical strength in Parliament to pass unpopular bills and bypass opposition scrutiny, raising concerns about the independence of Kenya's legislature.
Former President Rodrigo Duterte is set to lead a prayer rally against the People's Initiative campaign for amending the 1987 Constitution, utilizing religion for political mobilization and challenging the legitimacy of President Bongbong Marcos Jr.'s administration.
President Joe Biden and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox emphasized the need for less bitterness in politics and more bipartisanship during a White House dinner honoring the nation's governors, with Cox leading an initiative called "Disagree Better" to reduce divisiveness.
The UK Conservative Party has suspended former deputy chairman Lee Anderson after he refused to apologize for claiming that London Mayor Sadiq Khan is controlled by Islamists, a remark that has been widely condemned as racist and Islamophobic.
The death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has increased the risks faced by political prisoners, such as Vladimir Kara-Murza, who continue to fight for change from behind bars.
The handover of Gujarat's Bharuch constituency to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as part of a seat-sharing deal for the upcoming Lok Sabha election is seen by some as revenge and an attempt to erase Ahmed Patel's legacy by Rahul Gandhi, according to BJP spokespersons Jaiveer Shergill and Amit Malviya.