Tag: Politics

U.S. Presidential elections 2024: What to read ahead of the Harris-Trump showdown

November 1, 2024 admin

With just days to go for the U.S. presidential elections on November 5, after what is arguably the most polarised campaign in recent history, it is time to start looking at what the future may hold. In the run-up to the polls, there were surprising turns, including the Joseph Biden-Kamala Harris switch as the Democrat…

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Antony Blinken Heads To Egypt After Israel To Push For Gaza Ceasefire

August 20, 2024 admin

Antony Blinken said he had a very constructive meeting with the Israel PM on Monday. Israel: Top US diplomat Antony Blinken was due to travel to Egypt on Tuesday for talks on a Gaza ceasefire after saying Israel had accepted a US “bridging proposal” for a deal and urging Hamas to do the same. Blinken,…

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Ukrainian Minister Arrested For Taking Bribe Worth Half A Million Dollars

August 12, 2024 admin

The minister took the payment with the help of three alleged accomplices (Representational) Kyiv: A Ukrainian deputy energy minister accused of taking a bribe worth half a million dollars has been arrested along with three alleged accomplices, Ukraine’s SBU Security Service said on Monday. The minister, whom the SBU did not name, allegedly demanded mining…

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This US State Will Display Ten Commandments From The Bible In Classrooms

June 20, 2024 admin

The First Amendment of the US Constitution forbids the establishment of a national religion (file). Houston: The governor of Louisiana signed a bill Wednesday requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom in the conservative US state, reigniting the debate over separation of church and state. The legislation, the first of its…

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Boeing CEO To Be Questioned, Families Of Plane Crash Victims To Attend Hearing

June 18, 2024 admin

Boeing has pointed to extensive testing that it says proves the 787 is safe. New York: Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will likely face tough questions Tuesday when a Senate panel grills the executive on safety problems, manufacturing missteps and alleged efforts to intimidate whistleblowers. The hearing, an examination of “Boeing’s Broken Safety Culture,” follows an…

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China Hits Back At G7 Statement, Says Its Full Of “Arrogance, Prejudice And Lies”

June 17, 2024 admin

China’s foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said the G7 statement had “slandered and attacked” China. Beijing: China hit back on Monday after G7 leaders warned Beijing to stop sending weapons components to Russia, saying their end-of-summit statement was “full of arrogance, prejudice and lies”. When Group of Seven leaders met last week in Italy, souring…

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