YSRCP MP Raghu Ramakrishna Raju from Andhra Pradesh's Narsapuram constituency has resigned from the party, citing the need to free himself from an 'unsavory' association with Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has called on Ghanaians to fast and pray for the country in response to the reappointment of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, emphasizing that Ofori-Atta will now have full autonomy as a presidential advisor and special envoy, leading to concerns over accountability and misuse of funds. President Akufo-Addo has also been criticized for expanding the size of his administration instead of cutting down on government expenditure.
The Quad grouping, consisting of India, Australia, Japan, and the United States, is here to stay and grow, with a focus on collaboration and countering the veto power of others, according to India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny accuses President Vladimir Putin of mocking Christianity and torturing Navalny's mother by trying to force her to agree to a secret funeral after his death in a penal colony.
The Zamfara State House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Bilyaminu Moriki, over the state's alarming insecurity and appointed Bashar Gummi as the pro-tempo speaker.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is expected to lift sanctions on Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, who are currently under military rule, in an attempt to convince them to return to the bloc.
Telugu Desam and Janasena unveiled their joint logo, displaying the interconnection between their respective party symbols and colors, in an attempt to promote harmony between the two parties in Andhra Pradesh politics.
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir visited Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to address rising tensions between the three neighboring countries as the chairman of the East African Community (EAC).
Nairobi's Woodley MCA DNG has written an open letter to President William Ruto opposing the planned demolition of informal trading places in his ward, criticizing it as a betrayal of promises made to citizens and urging the construction of modern kiosks as an alternative solution.
Kennedy Agyapong, former flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party, warns lawmakers who badmouthed him during the party's presidential primary that if they approach him, he will not hesitate to confront and criticize them.
Tourism Malaysia director-general Ammar Abd Ghapar was demoted to deputy director-general due to his inability to attract tourists to the country and failure to meet expected standards despite multiple opportunities.
Rebel MP Kanumuru Raghu Ramakrishna Raju has resigned from the YSR Congress party, citing his commitment to serving the public good, and is expected to resign from his Lok Sabha membership as well.
The Left parties in India maintain their alliance and influence over the Congress, despite other allies moving away, in their fight against common enemies such as the Trinamool Congress and the BJP.
The rumored alliance between BRS and BJP in Telangana politics has been refuted by BJP leaders, but the intrigue surrounding the topic continues to keep it in the news.
Skoden Coffee and Tea in Phoenix faced backlash after a customer threatened a teenage barista over a Palestine flag sticker on a coffee cup, leading to negative reviews and a temporary closure due to a health violation, but also received overwhelming support from others.
Rep. Jared Golden has promised to protect Speaker Mike Johnson's position as long as Johnson supports legislation for more aid to Ukraine and keeps the government funded.
A new whistleblower from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' office has come forward, according to House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan, who revealed this information at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
Then-Vice President Joe Biden allegedly told Russian billionaire Yelena Baturina and her husband to "be good to my boy" during a 2014 call, according to a former Hunter Biden business associate who testified in the House impeachment inquiry.
Former Chief Minister of Bihar and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi has claimed that he repaid a favor to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar by contributing four crucial votes for him in the Bihar Assembly, preventing his government from falling.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has criticized Lee Anderson, a former Tory deputy chairman, for making "Islamophobic, anti-Muslim, and racist" remarks, accusing him of fueling anti-Muslim hatred and called out the "deafening silence" from Rishi Sunak and the Cabinet in condemning the comments.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is working to pass the first four spending bills to avoid a government shutdown, but faces disunity within his own party and the need for Democratic support.
PM Narendra Modi is urged to take certain actions in his third term, including resolving ongoing political issues, implementing agricultural reforms, replacing support schemes with a Universal Basic Income, reforming the UPSC recruitment system, ending the anti-defection law, and addressing electoral reforms and military reforms.
Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed a plan to avoid a partial government shutdown by voting on four appropriations bills next week and potentially using a stopgap funding bill to grant more time to lawmakers.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi's indictment in a corruption case has been postponed until February 27th, as the Islamabad High Court will hear appeals against their convictions in other cases on February 26th.
The PTI's plan to urge the IMF to conduct an independent audit of the election results and to seek a new loan for Pakistan backfired, as the IMF expressed interest in working with the incoming government and the party received severe criticism from political forces.
MQM-P delegation meets with PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif to discuss a power-sharing formula and to secure important ministries in the upcoming government.
Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Igboho rejects the notion that Bola Tinubu is responsible for Nigeria's problems, stating that it was former President Buhari who handed over a troubled nation to Tinubu.
The Trade Union Congress has warned that the planned protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress may lead to anarchy, citing the country's volatility and tension due to prevailing hunger and economic hardship.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Dilip Pandey alleges pressure is being put on his party and on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to walk out of the INDIA bloc and claims that the BJP government is attempting to put Kejriwal behind bars through the CBI, but the BJP denies these allegations and states that AAP is playing 'victimhood'.
Former NRA head Wayne LaPierre has been ordered to pay over $4 million for mismanaging charitable funds, as a Manhattan jury found that LaPierre and other leaders of the organization diverted millions of dollars for personal expenses.
Daily Kos is taking action and supporting the Black community by encouraging voter engagement in the upcoming elections.
The Pentagon has tracked and intercepted a small high-altitude balloon over Utah that is not a threat to national security, although its origin and purpose remain unknown.
Daily Kos is taking action to support the Black community and encourages participation in the upcoming elections.
The House Judiciary Committee is launching a probe into CBS News' termination of reporter Catherine Herridge, who was investigating the Hunter Biden laptop scandal, and the subsequent seizure of her personal records, in an action that threatens press freedom.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) criticized the House Ethics Committee and accused them of targeting him in retaliation for his effort to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, during a speech at CPAC, while the Committee is reportedly investigating Gaetz for alleged sex crimes.
Right-wing activist Jack Posobiec sparked alarm at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) with a satirical speech calling for the end of democracy and the establishment of a God-first government, while also expressing support for the January 6 insurrection and peddling unfounded conspiracy theories.
The meeting between Chandrababu Naidu and Amit Shah hints at a potential alliance between Telugu Desam, Janasena, and BJP in Andhra Pradesh, with Amit Shah himself inviting Naidu to the meeting in an effort to enhance the NDA's presence in South India.
Ukrainian drone commander expresses the urgent need for military aid from the US to combat Russian aggression.
A think tank associated with McKinsey & Company produced a book for the Chinese government that recommended pushing foreign companies out of sensitive industries, leading to increased tensions between Beijing and Washington, according to a report by The Financial Times.
Former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson accuses GOP's Biden impeachment trial star witness Tony Bobulinski of defamation and lies, presenting a photo that she claims proves her description of a meeting between Bobulinski and Mark Meadows outside a Trump campaign rally; Bobulinski denies the allegations and threatens to sue Hutchinson, while Hutchinson insists the photo supports her account.
Two U.S. senators are urging President Joe Biden to eliminate duty-free treatment for Chinese packages valued below $800 to protect American manufacturers from low-cost competitors relying on forced labor and subsidies, as the surge in imports from China negatively impacts U.S. manufacturing and retail sectors.
Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, made a profitable investment of between $1 million and $5 million in computer chip company Nvidia, adding to previous controversial stock purchases made by him, which have raised questions about potential insider trading.
Austria's former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has been given an eight-month suspended sentence after being found guilty of perjury for lying to a parliamentary inquiry regarding his involvement in the appointment of executives, which has damaged his reputation and political prospects.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his post-war plan for Gaza, which includes military control, installation of local officials, demilitarization, de-radicalization, and a security buffer zone.
The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, left a Twitter Space conversation organized by SaharaReporters after facing criticism for the failures of the NLC under his leadership.
Former business associate of Hunter Biden, Jason Galanis, testified from prison that Joe Biden was allegedly considering joining a CCP-linked joint venture created by Hunter Biden and his associates after leaving the vice presidency, with the goal of leveraging the Biden name and political access for financial gain.
The Biden administration has reversed a legal finding stating that Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories are "illegitimate" under international law, aligning with a longstanding U.S. policy and opposing settlement expansion.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's travel with a medic raises questions about her long-term fitness as the oldest Democratic-appointed justice on the court.
The Congress government in Telangana has deleted all archives related to the previous government led by former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, including videos showcasing the state's progress over the past 10 years, leading to criticism from supporters of the previous government.
Alexei Navalny, Russia's political opponent, spent his last days in a harsh penal colony above the Arctic Circle, experiencing extreme conditions and isolation, leading to speculation about the circumstances surrounding his death.