Category: Politics

In a sharp critique of Pakistan, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi urged that Pakistan be reinstated on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. His comments came amid growing concerns that Pakistan’s recent $2 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could be misused to fund military operations and terror groups, especially in the context of ongoing tensions with India. Owaisi, who is part of…

President Donald Trump is turning up the heat on Harvard University, threatening to yank $3 billion in federal grants and funnel that money into trade schools across the United States. His reasoning? Harvard’s alleged antisemitism and concerns over the protection of Jewish students, alongside broader worries about foreign influence and national security. This latest salvo comes after Trump’s administration accused Harvard of harboring “radicalized lunatics” among its international student body…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa shared a witty moment with former US President Donald Trump during their recent Oval Office meeting, joking about not having a plane to offer Trump amid controversy over Trump’s acceptance of a $400 million Qatari aircraft. The encounter highlighted an unusual mix of humor and tension. A plane? Sorry, none to spare: Ramaphosa’s playful jab at Trump’s jet drama When South African President Cyril Ramaphosa…

The Delhi court kicked off hearings on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) involving Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others linked to the National Herald case. The case revolves around allegations of money laundering tied to the takeover of Associated Journals Limited (AJL), a company whose properties are valued over ₹2,000 crore. The court, led by Additional Sessions Judge Vishal Gogne, pressed the…

Georgian Court Shuts Down Saakashvili’s Last Legal Hope as Political Tensions Flare A Georgian court has rejected former president Mikheil Saakashvili’s final appeal, deepening a political drama that’s pulled in the West, inflamed domestic divisions, and raised serious questions about Georgia’s democratic future. His team called it unjust. His supporters say it’s all political. And in a hospital bed, under constant guard, the former president of Georgia is watching the…

A cabinet shakeup in Ottawa has put a new face at the helm of Canada’s foreign affairs. Anita Anand, a seasoned minister and legal scholar, stepped into the role this week, becoming the country’s first Hindu foreign minister — a milestone move that’s as symbolic as it is strategic. Anand replaces Mélanie Joly in a sweeping reshuffle by Prime Minister Mark Carney, who took office earlier this year. She’s no…

As the US prepares for direct negotiations with Tehran, President Trump signals both opportunity—and serious consequences. Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States will begin direct nuclear talks with Iran this coming Saturday. The announcement came with a sharp warning: if Iran doesn’t come to the table seriously, it could face what Trump called a “very bad day.” The talks, Trump said,…

Donald Trump has set the stage for a seismic shift in trade policy. On Wednesday, during his ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ press conference at the White House Rose Garden, he will unveil new tariffs that he says will take effect “immediately.” While the anticipation builds, there are still more questions than answers. What Will the Tariff Package Actually Include? Trump’s approach to trade has always been aggressive, but the specifics…

Donald Trump has once again stirred political controversy, this time by suggesting he would be open to running for a third term as U.S. president. Speaking Monday while signing an executive order on ticket scalping, Trump hinted at potential ways to sidestep the constitutional two-term limit and even named his ideal Democratic opponent: former President Barack Obama. Trump’s Surprising Statement on a Possible Third Term While responding to reporters, Trump…

Legislation that would bolster religious protections in Georgia is one step away from becoming law, following a key vote in the state House Judiciary Committee. While supporters see it as a necessary safeguard, critics argue it could pave the way for legalized discrimination. House Committee Restores Original Version A pivotal vote in the Georgia House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, March 26, brought Senate Bill 36 (SB 36) back to its…