Thursday November 21, 2024
Politics
"Nick Begich III Topples First Alaska Native Congresswoman Mary Peltola in High-Stakes Political Shift"

Rep. Mary Peltola was set to become the first Alaska Native in Congress in 2022. Nick Begich III is from one of the state's best-known Democratic political families.

"Biden's Silence Speaks Volumes Post-Election Defeat: Is a Trump Presidency the New Normal?"

President Joe Biden has been notably quiet since the Democrats' gut-wrenching defeat at the polls. Biden has warned for years that a Donald Trump win would be calamitous for American democracy.

"Justice Served: Man Convicted in Murder of Georgia Nursing Student Laken Riley Sentenced to Life Without Parole"

Man accused of killing Georgia nursing student sentenced to life without parole. Laken Riley was killed while she was out for a run earlier this year.

"Mexico's Congress Moves to Abolish Key Economic and Transparency Regulators in Controversial Reform"

Mexico's lower house of Congress approves a reform to abolish most of the country's autonomous bodies. The reform aims to ensure government transparency and regulate some economic sectors.

"Emotional Revelations: Ex-Super Falcons Star Maureen Mmadu Shares Harrowing Encounter with Police in Anambra"

Former Super Falcons midfielder and assistant coach, Maureen Mmadu, amid tears, narrates her ordeal and that of her players after police officers of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad.

"Labour Party Leaders Call for National Assembly to Pass Bill Limiting Presidential and Governorship Candidacy for Ageing Politicians"

The leadership of the Labour Party urged members of the National Assembly to consider passing a bill barring ageing politicians from running for presidential, governorship and other positions.

UN Security Council Backs Transition of Security Mission to Aid Haitian Police in Gang Warfare Crisis

Diplomats voiced broad support for converting a security mission helping Haitian police fight escalating gang warfare.

"Man Released on Electronic Monitoring After Domestic Violence Charges Now Accused of Estranged Wife's Murder"

Constantin Beldie was released on electronic monitoring in October. He's now accused of killing his estranged wife weeks later.

"Trump Stands Firm on Controversial Attorney General Pick, Former Rep. Matt Gaetz"

President-elect Donald Trump is sticking by his controversial selection of Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Trump was asked if he was reconsidering his pick as he attended Tuesday’s inauguration.

"Ukraine Strikes Back: First Use of British-French Storm Shadow Missiles Against Russian Targets"

Ukraine fired Storm Shadow missiles at targets inside Russia for the first time on Wednesday, according to a Russian military blog.

"Delhi's First Clinic for Pollution-Related Illnesses Opens as Residents Like Deepak Rajak Struggle to Breathe"

Inside Delhi’s first ever clinic dedicated to pollution-related illnesses.

"Arewa Consultative Forum Urges President Tinubu to Tackle Insecurity, Education, and Economic Development in Northern Nigeria"

Arewa Consultative Forum has called on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to address the pressing issues of insecurity, education, and economic development in northern Nigeria.

"UK Storm Shadow Missiles Strike Inside Russia for First Time Amid Escalating Nuclear Tensions and U.S. Landmine Support for Ukraine"

Biden has approved provision of anti-personnel landmines to Kyiv. Comes as Putin ramps up Russia’s nuclear threat.

"Two Potential Paths for Security Guarantees for Ukraine Discussed Amid Peace Negotiations with Russia"

There are two potential scenarios for implementing security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of peace negotiations with Russia.

"House of Representatives Initiates Forensic Probe into N30 Billion Unsettled Group Life Insurance Claims"

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, charged its Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters to conduct a forensic probe into the over N30bn unsettled claims.

"Opposition Alleges Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Misappropriated N20bn from State Treasury for Campaign"

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State, on Wednesday, alleged that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, took N20bn from the state treasury to fund his campaign.

"Governor Gavin Newsom Omisses Tax Return Promises in Second Term, Breaking Pledge to Transparency"

Gov. Gavin Newsom has yet to make any additional filings public during his second term. Newsom pledged to be the first California governor to release his tax returns every year.

"Senate Set to Vote on Bernie Sanders' Measure to Halt $20 Billion Arms Sale to Israel"

The Senate will vote on measures brought by Sen. Bernie Sanders and a handful of Democrats to block the sale of some $20 billion in U.S.-made weapons to Israel.

"Biden Administration Moves to Forgive $4.65 Billion in Debt for Ukraine Amid Ongoing Support Efforts"

The Biden administration told Congress it plans to cancel $4.65 billion in debt owed by Ukraine. It is the latest in a series of moves meant to bolster Ukraine's economy.

"Republican Senator John Kennedy Falsely Blames Biden and Harris for Chagos Deal, Claims It’s an 'Appeasement' to UN and China"

Republican senator falsely accuses Biden and Harris of masterminding Chagos deal to ‘appease’ UN and China. Senator John Kennedy claims the US administration is using the agreement to 'appeasing’ China.